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Urban Planning

Fishermen Dustin and John at Pier 60 on the Delaware waterfront, near Tasker Street, in South Philadelphia, PA, on May 12, 2018. (Bastiaan Slabbers/for WHYY)
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Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

At waterfront development site, a popular DIY rec space hangs in the balance

Not exactly hidden, although not exactly in plain sight, the undeveloped oblong pier is a recreational asset for many South Philadelphians.

8 years ago

Lardner's Point Park in Northeast Philadelphia, where the city tried timed locks and composting toilets - unsuccessfully.  (PlanPhilly)
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Where’s the restroom? In city parks, there may be nowhere to go

Users of city parks cite the lack of restrooms as a major source of frustration, along with the poor conditions and the limited hours of the facilities that do exist.

8 years ago

PlanPhilly

WHYY Listening Post: “The Gang Goes to Burholme”

8 years ago

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Outdoors
Public Spaces

Where’s the restroom? In city parks, there may be nowhere to go

8 years ago

Donald Shoup, author of
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Streets & Roads

‘Parking Guru’ advises Philly: Don’t require more, manage what you have

PlanPhilly spoke with UCLA's Donald Shoup, one of the nation’s foremost experts on parking policy, about mandatory minimums and alternative ideas.

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Transportation

PUP begs for a scrap of funding for its vanpool program for reverse commuters

8 years ago

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Sustainability

Mayor Kenney returns from Puerto Rico disappointed by the federal government’s work

8 years ago

Newer homes with garages.(Ashley Hahn/PlanPhilly)
PlanPhilly

City Council tweaks bill requiring developers to provide more parking in Philly neighborhoods

The new version of the bill calls for smaller increases in parking requirements that are more likely to be signed into law than those in the measure’s predecessors.

8 years ago

A temporary No Parking sign says street work is scheduled from 1/10/18 to T.B.D. (Jim Saksa/WHYY)
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Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Residents wait wearily as Water Dept. takes months to replace sewers and mains

According to Philadelphia Water Dept. spokesman Joe DiGiulio, the average water-main replacement takes about a month, and replacing a sewer takes about three to four months.

8 years ago

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Cyclists at
Philadelphia’s 14th Annual Ride of Silence on May 16th, 2018. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
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Public Health
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Making Philly safer for cyclists

Guests: Jim Saksa, Sarah Clark Stuart, Erick Guerra   34-year-old Pablo Avendano, a bike courier, was riding in ...

Air Date: May 25, 2018 10:00 am

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PlanPhilly
Transportation

Putting the brakes on Lincoln Drive’s raceway

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Real Estate

Changes to Philly construction tax break under review

8 years ago

LOVE Park
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Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Finding a new LOVE

First up in a series about Philly's changing public spaces, Ashley Hahn heads to LOVE Park looking for love and finds plenty.

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Outdoors
Public Spaces

Philly gains ground in national park ranking

8 years ago

PlanPhilly

As Starbucks prepares for trainings, here’s what Philadelphia knows about ‘implicit bias’

8 years ago

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