Urban Planning
‘Excellent’ transportation network driving force behind Philly’s pitch to Amazon
Amazon says it wants a readily available site, with a good transportation network and room to grow. Here’s how Philly stacks up.
8 years ago
Listen 5:07
Not exactly prime: Philly’s taxing business environment doesn’t help odds of landing Amazon’s HQ2
Amazon says it wants a “stable and business-friendly environment,” and asks cities to provide a tax incentive package — is that something Philly can deliver?
8 years ago
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'Negadelphia' no more: In bid for Amazon's HQ2, city turns the page on an old narrative
Philadelphia is putting the final touches on its bid to convince Amazon to build its second headquarters here ahead of Thursday’s deadline.
8 years ago
Newark bid for Amazon headquarters gains N.J. political muscle
Gov. Chris Christie joins other New Jersey political leaders in making a case for Newark as the best choice for the retailing giant's second headquarters.
8 years ago
In renters’ market, Philly landlords cut prices and offer enticements to woo tenants
With lots of new apartments under constructions, Philly landlords say they're showing apartments many more times than usual to find new tenants.
8 years ago
Listen 5:28