Urban Planning
‘We don’t have to be in jeopardy’: Philly gardeners cheer city deal to buy back liens
Community gardens on tax-delinquent land with privately held liens are considered particularly at risk for development.
10 months ago
Temporary lanes of I-95 to reopen this weekend, Gov. Shapiro says
Damaged section of I-95 will reopen this weekend to six lanes of traffic, after Gov. Shapiro announced an accelerated timeline.
10 months ago
‘No worse than we expected’: Veteran traffic reporter weighs impact of I-95 collapse
The incident continues to snarl nearby roadways. But a solution is on its way.
10 months ago
New plaza caps a 10-year effort to reignite a struggling corner of downtown Philly
Jefferson Plaza is part of the block-long East Market development near City Hall.
10 months ago
City Council plans Roosevelt Boulevard Subway hearings following I-95 collapse
Spurred by the commuting troubles that followed the I-95 collapse, the move is a big step forward for the much-discussed transit line.
10 months ago
Civil engineers weigh in on I-95 repair process in Philadelphia
Engineers say temporary fixes of I-95 or military bridges are not viable options.
10 months ago
SEPTA continues to report increase in ridership across multiple lines following I-95 collapse
Ridership on four Regional Rail lines increased 14% Tuesday and Wednesday compared to last week.
10 months ago
Photos: Crews survey damage, begin cleanup following I-95 collapse in Philadelphia
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will issue a disaster declaration Monday to draw on federal funds to aid in reconstruction efforts.
10 months ago
PennDot says an average of 160,000 vehicles use the impacted roadway everyday. Gov. Shapiro announced a disaster declaration to aid in recovery efforts.
10 months ago
New station renderings: Building a cost-effective subway on Roosevelt Boulevard
One of the ways to keep the budget down is lowering the amount of money spent on stations. Community feedback has produced new renderings.
11 months ago
New renderings provide more detailed look at Sixers arena proposal for Center City
The renderings come while the city is in the process of evaluating the impact of 76 Place.
11 months ago
Listen 1:53Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer
It’s Pennsylvania’s second pilot to provide new A/C units and repairs to people who already received LIHEAP or weatherization assistance in the past year.
11 months ago
Listen 1:0797 years ago, Philly threw America one of the worst birthday parties ever
The layout and character of deep South Philadelphia is forever tied to the Sesquicentennial.
11 months ago
Turning point: Philly developer wants to forge a legacy that transcends his past
Dawud Bey spent more than a decade in prison for drug trafficking. Now he’s building on city land and renovating properties with multimillion-dollar loans.
11 months ago
Listen 8:32SEPTA to spend $22 million to upgrade fare collection boxes in buses and trolleys
The box replacement is necessary to swap out vintage units from the ‘90s that can’t be repaired, and won’t accept payments.
11 months ago