Urban Planning
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.
2 years ago
Nonprofit renovating Cobbs Creek Golf Course could get $3 million boost with city funds
The lease with the foundation renovating the course doesn’t require the city to help with any money. But officials want to contribute $3 million over two years.
2 years ago
Why not make SEPTA free — for everyone?
Ditching the high cost of a botched fare system gets us part of the way there, plus re-prioritizing $9.2 billion in anticipated federal funds.
2 years ago
NJ Transit says Greyhound ignored their concerns about new terminal reconfiguration
The bus company said it worked with Philadelphia officials in reconfiguring their terminal. But NJ Transit says it was ignored when it raised safety concerns.
2 years ago
New Philly law cracks down on blockbusting ‘We Buy Houses’ solicitations
Steep penalties against unscrupulous investors aim to protect homeowners from being pressured into below-market sales.
2 years ago
Philly offering 850 free trees for residents to plant at home
Philly’s seasonal Community Yard Tree Giveaway aims to expand the city’s tree canopy. Here’s what you need to know.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania law currently puts a $500,000 limit on total damage claims per break, leaving residents, businesses, and PECO scrambling for their shares.
2 years ago
Delco forges a process to turn massive Don Guanella property into ‘second to none’ park
The goal is to use public input to transform the 213 acres once owned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia into the county’s largest public park.
2 years ago
Philly hopes to lure new property owners to voucher program with bonus money
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is offering signing bonuses and free insurance to landlords who join the agency’s housing voucher program.
2 years ago
Real-time arrival info is displaying at bus stops around Philadelphia
But the 60 status update screens aren’t run by SEPTA — they’re an OTIS project.
2 years ago
Stalled affordable housing project in North Philly gets new life
Council President Clarke originally held up the resolution needed to build six homes after hearing neighborhood complaints about parking.
2 years ago
Penns Grove hopes to turn vacants into value by auctioning borough-owned properties
The small borough in Salem County, N.J. hopes properties sold at auction will be added back to the tax rolls while generating some money to plan future projects.
2 years ago
The transit agency’s fortress-like attitude towards its downtown infrastructure is unwelcoming, especially for people with mobility challenges.
2 years ago