Urban Planning
Spring cleaning: SEPTA starts weekend station closures for deep clean, repairs
A vigorous cleaning program starts this weekend on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines through the beginning of August.
2 years ago
Preservation, livability, and the efficacy of Philly’s historic districts
Historic districts can be a tool for neighborhoods with a historic vibe worth preserving. But in Philly, historic districts can be burdensome for working-class communities.
2 years ago
Center City district calls for more businesses in Philadelphia to return to office
The Center City District report claims without a return to office, the downtown economy can’t return to pre-pandemic levels.
2 years ago
Olney’s North 5th Street small business corridor receives federal funding for revitalization efforts
The money is from a new federal program designed to help prevent crime, improve the streetscape and increase economic activity in the area.
2 years ago
NJ Transit buses will return to Philly in June
After being pulled from the Greyhound terminal in April, agency officials said five NJ Transit buses will once again cross the Delaware River.
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Chester, Montgomery, and Berks counties have joined forces to form an authority that seeks to restore passenger train service from Philadelphia to Reading.
2 years ago
Can we afford the Roosevelt Blvd. subway? Maybe now is the time
The idea of a speedy trip from Northeast Philly to City Hall has been suggested for decades. It should be part of the new infrastructure funding.
2 years ago
Should City Council have say over who’s on the Zoning Board of Adjustment? And should it be larger, with specific types of people on it?
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Wilmington’s ‘other’ riverfront gets funding to build out sewer infrastructure
Wilmington’s grand plans to duplicate success on the east side of the Christina River get a boost from $4.8 million in federal funds.
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Philly city government needs to take more action on climate change
In spite of efforts to preserve Philly’s natural environment, recent actions call into question whether city government is failing the climate challenge.
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Backers say the idea could boost ridership, improve safety, and increase transit equity.
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A brighter solar future could come to Philly via excess energy credits
Solarize Philly helps solar power users donate energy credits to install renewable power in areas where people can’t afford the cost of installation.
2 years ago
New senior housing in Strawberry Mansion hailed as example worth repeating
The 78-unit complex, situated on a former equestrian facility, is being touted as a model for providing seniors affordable, maintenance-free housing.
2 years ago
Illegal dumping and piles of litter plague Philadelphia
Philadelphia's illegal dumping plaque remains out of control, and a new street sweeping program will try to clean up litter. When will we conquer our mountain of trash?
Air Date: April 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The city sunk $50 million into a West Philly police HQ, then walked away. How did that happen?
The Provident Mutual building has since been reimagined, and an elementary school is moving in this fall.
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