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Urban Planning

One entrance of the Philadelphia Rail Park near 13th and Noble Street. (Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Real Estate

Philly’s Rail Park raises millions for next phase from state, federal grants

Organizers expect to complete the next step in turning the Reading Railroad Viaduct into a park in a few months, but there’s a long way to go.

1 year ago

A municipal sanitation worker collects trash in Philadelphia
Government
Government Accountability
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Residents say twice-weekly pickups aren’t fixing Philly’s trash problem

The mayor’s pilot program adding another trash day in Center City and South Philly was meant to reduce litter — but some residents say the problem has only gotten worse.

1 year ago

Arena opponents gather and hold signs reading NO ARENA IN CHINATOWN and SAY NO TO BILLIONAIRES, SAY YES TO PHILLY
PlanPhilly
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Sports

A billion-dollar saga: How the Sixers arena proposal went from a done deal to a stunning reversal

The Sixers successfully pushed to build a new arena in Center City. Now the controversial project is in the rearview after an about-face no one saw coming.

1 year ago

A rendering of a proposed Sixers arena
Studio 2
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Sports

Sixers arena ‘curveball’

After more than two years of fierce debate, the Sixers have abandoned their plans for a downtown arena, surprising many city officials and residents. What's coming up next?

Air Date: January 14, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:14
Cathy Hicks speaks behind a podium
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Politics
Sports
The Philadelphia Tribune

Several Black leaders throw support behind Sixers’ pivot with arena, after supporting Market East project

The African American Chamber of Commerce, Philly's NAACP president and other groups and civic leaders supported the Center City project as an economic win for Black residents.

1 year ago

Arena opponents gather and hold signs reading NO ARENA IN CHINATOWN and MEDICAL WORKERS SAY NO ARENA
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Sports

Sixers will build new arena in South Philadelphia after deal reached with Comcast Spectacor; Philly to pursue WNBA team

The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.

1 year ago

Listen 4:13
outside of Wells Fargo Center
PlanPhilly
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Sports

Sources: Sixers abandon plan to build new Center City arena, will remain in South Philly

The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.

1 year ago

Shops at Lehigh Valley Mall. (Google Maps)
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Lehigh Valley Mall owner plans to evict public transit center

LANTA and Lehigh Valley Mall management have been having talks to find an alternative solution.

1 year ago

Listen 0:57
Cloverly Park at 437 West School House Lane
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
Housing
Philadelphia
Preservation

‘We don’t build them like this anymore’: Historical commission greenlights new thematic district in Northwest Philly

The district protects apartment buildings in Mount Airy and Germantown constructed during WWI and WWII.

1 year ago

a backup transformer on a truck
PlanPhilly
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

PECO moves transformer flooded during Ida to prepare for more extreme weather

The utility got a federal grant to speed up several projects to improve reliability of its grid during extreme weather.

1 year ago

Listen 1:12
Protesters sitting on the floor and locking arms
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Sports

After protesters removed from chambers, Philly Council votes 12-5 to approve Sixers’ arena proposal

The controversial development is now on track to open in Center City in 2031.

1 year ago

Listen 1:07
Regional Rail train station
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Transportation

‘A win-win’: SEPTA set to lease 5 train stations in Northwest Philly to private developer

SEPTA selected Ken Weinstein’s bid to renovate the stations as the authority faces a massive operating deficit.

1 year ago

Listen 1:08
Several row homes on one side of a block
Delaware
Housing
Taxes

Delaware seniors in ‘limbo’ worrying property value reassessments will drive up next year’s taxes

New Castle County hasn’t assessed property since 1983. Some are concerned older residents will feel the brunt of tax increases.

1 year ago

Listen 0:55
Supporters standing and clapping in the audience
Employment
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Sports

New Sixers arena could improve diversity in Philly construction, union says

The arena proposal is expected to receive full City Council approval this week.

1 year ago

SEPTA bus at 9th and Chestnut streets
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Some Philadelphians try to spread word on SEPTA funding crisis

State legislators are skeptical about funding transit agency; some of your neighbors disagree.

1 year ago

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