Urban Planning

The reports confirm both the threat to Chinatown and the promise of economic benefits.

The city argues the new rules make proceedings more efficient, but climate activists say they’re being shut out.

The four analyses are expected to help stakeholders weigh the value of building a privately funded basketball arena in Center City.

At the first in a series of workshops, Philadelphians raised concerns about illegal dumping, poorly maintained trees and air pollution.

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office will work with police departments in the river towns and NJ Transit Police to deter crime.

Advocates are hoping for a broader revival of the Philly Free Streets program.

The project from Iron Stone Real Estate Partners does not need zoning approvals to move forward.

The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.

Several streets near Rittenhouse Square in Center City will temporarily close to vehicle traffic every Sunday in September during a pilot program.

With lots of travelers taking that last trip of the summer, Philly airport officials expect big crowds to move through ahead of Labor Day.

Some new mayors, such as Philly's Cherelle Parker, are using a get-tough approach that the Supreme Court validated with a June ruling that allows bans on sleeping outside.

New research from Forbes puts Philly at the top of a list for pedestrian safety. Advocates say the numbers don’t tell the whole story.

The adaptive reuse project is breathing new life into the mid-century brutalist building.

Mayor Don Cabrera posted on Facebook that there is a motor failure on the Cape May County bridge, and that it cannot be repaired.

An engineering firm has recommended reduced lanes, more bike paths and shorter crosswalks. Now it’s up to the boroughs to execute the plan.