Urban Planning
Philly Fed: Homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods suffer tax delinquency but not displacement
Through the study, the two researchers sought to untangle the impacts of wealthier people moving into less affluent neighborhoods.
8 years ago
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Councilman Domb’s modest proposal: ban on-street parking in Center City
“I think that we should — my opinion, just my opinion — we should look at certain streets in Center City and suspend on-street parking,” Domb said at Wednesday’s hearing.
8 years ago
LOVE Park? More like loathe park! Criticisms mount as JFK Plaza slowly reopens.
On Thursday, city officials gathered at LOVE Park to dedicate the southeast corner as Bank of America plaza and garden in recognition of a $250,000 donation from them.
8 years ago
Listen 4:10
#ScootersBehavingBadly: U.S. cities race to keep up with small vehicle shares
From San Francisco to Washington, D.C., e-scooters and dockless bikes have become the latest transportation trend to grip urban spaces.
8 years ago
Neighbors bid a reluctant goodbye to South Philly chocolate factory, welcome new homes and shops
Washington Avenue has remained stubbornly industrial. Now developer Ori Feibush, president of OCF Realty, wants to transform it.
8 years ago
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