Urban Planning
Philadelphia secures $158 million for Chinatown Stitch project
"We will finally be repairing a historic wrong,” said U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle.
1 month ago
Affordable housing development replaces nuisance motel in North Philly
Be a Gem Crossing offers deeply discounted rents in a neighborhood where the median household income is roughly half of the city’s.
1 month ago
Listen 1:112 D.C. neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town
The sports teams' proposed move to Virginia, as well as the WNBA's Mystics potentially moving into Capital One Arena, has stoked concern in Chinatown and Congress Heights.
2 months ago
Philly plans to revamp its drinking water system. The Water Department wants to hear your thoughts
PWD customers will foot the bill for a massive infrastructure improvement plan. You can learn more about it at a series of upcoming meetings.
2 months ago
Listen 1:09Why has SEPTA once again delayed its bus revolution?
After two years of public comment, SEPTA’s bus-route overhaul is yet again back to the public for further comment before being approved for implementation.
2 months ago
The announcement comes as the Sixers move forward with a proposal to build a downtown basketball arena.
2 months ago
Listen 1:06New Jersey beefs up its iconic Jersey Shore boardwalks with $100M in repair or rebuilding funds
New Jersey on Friday chose 18 Jersey Shore towns to share $100 million from a new program to fund repairs, reconstruction or expansions of boardwalks.
2 months ago
Number of new housing units in Center City area hits 5-year high
The benchmark comes as the area continues to see population growth, including an increase in the number of New York transplants.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00SEPTA considering regional rail service expansion this fall
The transit agency is working to bring its service back to pre-pandemic levels.
2 months ago
Listen 1:01Prepare for another I-95 closure as PennDOT continues work on Penn’s Landing CAP project
All lanes of I-95 South will be closed from Exit 22 to Exit 20, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday.
2 months ago
Turn the Key breaks ground on 17th affordable housing complex in Grays Ferry
Developments like these can help bring more Black and brown homeowners to the area, says one local developer.
2 months ago
Listen 1:22Philly could get affordable housing for seniors raising grandchildren
Philadelphia developers could get millions to build more affordable senior housing, and new rules promote building intergenerational apartments.
2 months ago
Listen 1:05Proposed Sixers arena could cost millions in lost tax revenue, new analysis finds
The analysis comes as stakeholders await the results of two impact studies commissioned through the city.
2 months ago
Listen 6:16Philly Zoning Board delays FDR Park tree-cutting decision
At issue are 48 mature trees, which the Fairmount Park Conservancy proposes cutting down to make way for athletic fields.
2 months ago
Listen 1:01SEPTA’s CEO said the rail cars, which have been around since the late ‘90s, have “reached the end of their useful life” and that “commuters deserve better.”
2 months ago
Listen 1:21