Urban Planning
A retrospective: What passed muster with City Council, and what didn’t
With the council on its summer recess, here's a rundown of all the bills PlanPhilly covered during the spring session and where each currently stands.
8 years ago
Indego bike share to expand to Navy Yard and the stadiums
When Indego initially began, city planners hesitated to place docks so close to the stadiums, for fear that they would quickly fill up before games.
8 years ago
Construction tax’s fate uncertain as City Council wraps up for summer
The fate of a proposed 1 percent construction tax for Philadelphia remained up in the air Thursday, during the last City Council session before the summer recess.
8 years ago
Overhauling its bus network may be on SEPTA’s schedule soon
Though overall ridership has remained relatively flat, bus trips have fallen 33 million, or 17 percent, over the last five years.
8 years ago
Listen 1:45Vision Zero panel hears stark stories of traffic-safety horror
Tales of horror and tragedy, of loved ones lost or grievously wounded by automobiles, rolled out in waves before a handful of City Council members.
8 years ago
The past, present, and future of Philadelphia parks and architecture
Guests: Kevin Dow, Inga Saffron, David Brownlee A portion of the new Reading Viaduct Rail Park opens today – it ...
Air Date: June 14, 2018 10:00 am
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