Urban Planning
Francisville is booming. The community is feuding.
Francisville is under construction.Walk down almost any street in this North Philadelphia neighborhood, and there are houses—or multi-unit buildings—getting built.
8 years ago
“What's the game plan for our vehicular traffic?”
“I’d like to reframe a bit,” Carroll began to respond.
8 years ago
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LED streetlights are coming to Philadelphia. Will they mess with our sleep?
as the city moves forward with the lighting makeover, experts are urging officials to consider public health and environmental questions.
8 years ago
City Council set to release sweeping new affordable housing bills
Philadelphia City Council is expected to announce on Wednesday an ambitious package of affordable housing bills — including a new tax on construction.
8 years ago
L&I commissioner: Boarding houses aren’t going away. Philly neighborhoods need to make room for them
In many parts of the city, including North Philadelphia, rooming houses are common.
8 years ago