Urban Planning
Philly’s ‘unpredictable’ property tax assessments threatening new development, biz groups say
It’s no secret that successive rounds of property tax reassessments in Philadelphia are giving homeowners agita.
8 years ago
Dave Perri’s controversial solution to Philly’s housing crisis
Licenses and Inspections Commissioner Dave Perri wants to radically rewrite Philadelphia’s zoning code to make room for smaller, more inexpensive housing units.
8 years ago
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SEPTA considering an end to transfer fees as part of bus system overhaul
It’s empty buses like the 150 why SEPTA’s bus ridership has fallen 33 million, or 17 percent, over the last five years.
8 years ago
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As transit agencies inch toward electric buses, environmental groups want more progress
More than 23,000 diesel-powered transit and school buses exist throughout the state.
8 years ago
City seizing blighted Germantown complex owned by nightmare landlord
For years, an abandoned townhome development on East Collom Street has sat open to squatters and vermin.
8 years ago
As some neighbors fight Temple’s move into residential North Philly, others just want to know more
The university’s proposed $130M stadium is the biggest — and most contentious — element of the university's growth plan but for Rawls, a smaller project hits closer to home.
8 years ago