Urban Planning

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.

Testifying ratepayers urged commissioners to strike down a proposal that would limit public participation in Philadelphia Gas Works’ budget process.

Parking fees were suspended in 2020 in an effort to attract customers back to the transit system, SEPTA said.

President Biden’s 2022 climate law expanded the tax credits, which cover the costs of heat pumps, air conditioners, home insulation and solar panels.

Contractor Conduent worked on a fix; SEPTA is planning a new payment system.

The developer still wants to build the 172-room hotel, but was forced to hit the pause button on construction after it lost funding.