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Urban Planning

A view from above a neighborhood
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Housing
National
Real Estate

The hottest trend in U.S. cities? Changing zoning rules to allow more housing

As Americans struggle to find affordable housing, cities are realizing their own rules have made it too hard and expensive to build the homes they need.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA delays the debut of rebuilt retro trolley cars, now expected in the spring

The rebuilt trolleys have modern underpinnings and a vintage look. SEPTA expects them to be back in service this spring.

2 years ago

Conceptual drawing of the Parkway
Architecture & Design
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

New state funding to survey possible Eakins Oval redesign

The long-discussed plans to reimagine the Benjamin Franklin Parkway moving ever-so-slightly forward.

2 years ago

A monument in Germantown's Market Square
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‘A no-brainer’: Philly’s historical commission designates new district in Germantown

The Germantown Urban Village Historic District is now part of the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.

2 years ago

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The inside of the ongoing construction of PATCO's Franklin Square station, made with bird-safe glass
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Transportation

PATCO’s Franklin Square station to open later this year

The $30 million project at 7th and Race streets has steadily worked towards resurrecting the “ghost station,” and will include ADA accessibility features.

2 years ago

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The Conshohocken Cab is parked outside a building
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Introducing the Conshohocken Cab: A Montco borough is addressing traffic, sustainability concerns with low-cost shuttle

The 14-passenger Conshohocken Cab stops at 20 locations across the borough.

2 years ago

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Speed cushion on the street
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Want speed cushions on your street? Philly is making it easier to request them

The city has also expanded the program to more blocks.

2 years ago

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The Oak Lane Court apartment building
PlanPhilly
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

West Oak Lane tenants protest building management over maintenance issues

Residents say SBG Management Services has ignored their requests to fix up Oak Lane Court Apartments. The company says they’re lying.

2 years ago

New Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey
Streets & Roads

N.J. Turnpike and Parkway tolls going up by 3%

What’s prompting the latest toll hike on the N.J. Turnpike?

2 years ago

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An artist rendering of the new domed indoor sports complex at Cape May Airport
Economic Development
New Jersey
Sports

A domed indoor sports complex is coming to Cape May Airport

The Delaware River and Bay Authority Commission approved plans for an 80,000-square-foot domed indoor sports complex.

2 years ago

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Brendan Boyle speaking a podium, with a giant check
Government
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Let there be light: Philly streets to brighten via $500K federal grant

The area from Independence Hall towards Jeweler’s Row will see the infrastructure improvements ahead of major celebrations in 2026.

2 years ago

The Greyhound bus station in Richmond, Va., sits on prime real estate. Developers now plan to raze it and build apartment towers and retail space. It's one of many bus stations being shut down
NPR
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Infrastructure
National
Transportation

Greyhound stations were once a big part of America. Now, many of them are being shut

Greyhound bus stations are being shut down and redeveloped. The closures are leaving passengers without a warm place to get a snack, use the restroom or wait for the bus.

2 years ago

A group of people speaking together at a table
Architecture & Design
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Design workshop offers alternative ideas to 76ers proposal to build a new arena in Center City

More than a hundred designers, planners, professors and local residents came together Saturday to explore new visions for the Market Street corridor.

2 years ago

The Cecil B. Moore Library in Philadelphia’s Sharswood neighborhood.
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Books
Government
Philadelphia

‘It’ll be huge’: Cecil B. Moore Library next to be renovated by Rebuild

Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.

2 years ago

A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA could cut services by 20%, raise fares as soon as this fall, CEO warns

“SEPTA does not want to make these cuts, especially at a time when ridership is growing,” CEO Leslie Richards said during Thursday’s board meeting.

2 years ago

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