Urban Planning
Camden County nearly doubles the capacity of its EV charging network
Camden County upgrades charging stations first installed in 2013, as more people consider electric vehicles. It also added 10 new stations.
1 year ago
Proposed exemption for Cobbs Creek Golf Course delayed in City Council, amid pushback
The bill would exempt the course from rules meant to prevent erosion. A City Council vote could be delayed by weeks.
1 year ago
Philly City Council to consider tax break measure to add more affordable housing
The goal of the measure introduced by Council President Clarke is to preserve and build new affordable housing in parts of Philadelphia.
1 year ago
Representatives from 76 Devcorp drew Ben Simmons levels of boos from the crowd.
1 year ago
New affordable housing units are coming to Grays Ferry and Point Breeze
At least 1,000 new homes will be built, under the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. The goal is to turn middle income renters into first-time homebuyers.
1 year ago
‘Wide and varied’ opinions offered of future of Philly’s Roundhouse during months of public input
Many said they wanted to see the complicated history of the city’s former police headquarters recognized in the site’s next life.
1 year ago
Hazardous waste storage areas at former refinery site could close within a year
In another sign of transformation at the 1,000-acre site, the last hazardous waste storage areas are expected to formally close within a year.
1 year ago
A look into SEPTA’s new transit systems proposed for the Philadelphia suburbs
SEPTA wants to streamline bus services in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, and implement “microtransit” zones — an on-demand door-to-door transit service.
1 year ago
Pa. announces money to help get dirty diesel trucks out of high-traffic communities
Exhaust from diesel trucks can worsen heart and lung issues, and even cause cancer. A new Pa. grant program will help replace them with electric vehicles.
1 year ago
Restoring the 111-year-old, stone masonry and stained-glass Annex will bring several new educational, health, arts, technology, and employment opportunities.
1 year ago
With PennDOT studying transit options for Roosevelt Boulevard, a subway is back on the table
PennDOT has committed to studying transit options on Roosevelt Blvd. This means that Philly is one step closer to a new subway line, writes doctoral student Jay Arzu.
1 year ago
Many residents say they’d like small changes to make the park more accessible — like new benches, public bathrooms, and an updated playground.
1 year ago
New details emerge about Sixers’ proposal for new arena
The team behind the billion-dollar development led a media tour of the potential footprint of the arena on Friday afternoon.
1 year ago
Community benefits agreement talks to start in 2023 for Philly refinery redevelopment
The company redeveloping the former refinery plans to use a third-party facilitator to negotiate an agreement with community stakeholders.
1 year ago
SEPTA turns to artificial intelligence to scan passengers for potential shooters
The new software is designed to quickly identify when someone draws a weapon gun on the transit system and notify police immediately.
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