Urban Planning
With Wayne Junction’s historic district come questions: Some old, some new
The Philadelphia Historical Commission just approved historic protections for eight of Wayne Junction's old industrial buildings.
8 years ago
Why does it take so long to upgrade Philly’s water infrastructure? Here’s an explanation
The July 3 rupture raised a lot of questions for Philadelphians. Chief among them: Is the city’s water infrastructure too old or too shoddy to prevent such events?
8 years ago
As Drexel transforms University City, communities nearby prepare for gentrification
When Schuylkill Yards was first announced – Brandywine Realty Trust’s proposal to turn 14 acres of largely empty, Drexel University-o ...
8 years ago
Listen 5:23Army Corps considers massive storm surge barrier from N.J. to N.Y.
Other proposals include multiple smaller flood barriers, flood walls, berms, and levees.
8 years ago
Afrofuturism and the new era for Sharswood’s North Philly Peace Park
After sprouting from vacant land in Sharswood in 2012, North Philly Peace Park was displaced by a $500 million redevelopment plan by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
8 years ago
Damages from water-main break expected to exceed $500,000 liability limit
Since a massive water-main break flooded the streets of Midtown Village Tuesday morning, Kate Moroney Miller has had one really bad Time.
8 years ago
Listen 2:04Our Morning Commute: Multimodal living with kids in Philadelphia
For the last seven years, my children and I have primarily moved around Philadelphia by bike, foot, and public transportation
8 years ago
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.
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