Urban Planning
City Council wants to help neighborhoods challenge developers in court
Philadelphia Councilmember Cindy Bass said money shouldn't stop residents from having a say in neighborhood development decisions.
2 years ago
Indego is expanding, again: Philly bike-share program to double in size by 2026
To meet growing ridership, Indego is expanding further into West Philly and South Philly, and adding stations on Kelly Drive and in East Falls.
2 years ago
$6 billion plant turning natural gas to fuel planned in Pennsylvania
A Texas-based company has announced plans to build a multibillion-dollar plant on the site of a former coal mine in northeastern Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
SEPTA, union reach tentative deal on two-year contract, avoiding strike
To be finalized, the agreement must be ratified by TWU Local 234 members and approved by the SEPTA board.
2 years ago
Philly Council passes bill to create new emergency repair program for neglected buildings
The bill lays the groundwork for a city program that would enlist municipal workers to fix privately owned buildings at risk of damaging their surroundings.
2 years ago
What Germantown can learn from Lauryn Hill
David Rose moved to Germantown in 2016 to take care of the Black Writers Museum. As he prepares to leave Philly, he reflects on the lessons he learned.
2 years ago
Philly Council advances bill to stop demolition of University City Townhomes
A contested bill designed to preserve an affordable rental housing complex in West Philadelphia moved one step closer to becoming law on Tuesday.
3 years ago
The Bellwether District: Hilco’s new brand for the old PES refinery complex in South Philly
The 1,300-acre South Philadelphia property will become an economic engine for the city in years to come, says the company leading its makeover.
3 years ago
Sanitation solutions: How giving people trash bins made Baltimore cleaner
Baltimore’s green bin program shows there are relatively simple steps cities can take to tangibly improve the cleanliness of neighborhoods.
3 years ago
Sanitation Solutions: How hidden cameras became Philly’s fiercest weapon in the war on dumping
Philadelphia has 300 surveillance cameras and, increasingly, sees them as central to its strategy of holding individuals accountable for illegal dumping.
3 years ago
Sanitation Solutions: When the city let them down, Philly rose up — with orange trash cans
I Love Thy Hood's Matthew George stepped up to help attack Philadelphia’s dirty streets problem. He is learning the limits of what volunteers can do.
3 years ago
After a spike in deadly car crashes, Kenney vows to ‘redouble’ traffic safety efforts
A new report from Mayor Kenney’s administration shows Philly has a long road ahead for efforts to improve traffic safety while making transit more sustainable and equitable.
3 years ago
‘It’s a part of my life’: West Philly residents protest sale of University City Townhomes
The complex’s owner, Altman Management Company, recently told the government it would not renew a contract to provide affordable housing at the site.
3 years ago
One imam is running out of space to bury Muslims. Others worry about their mental health as funeral directors confront tragically unprecedented demand.
3 years ago
Listen 4:18The former Historical Commission member said the Kenney administration pressured him to vote against the protection of the former 12th Street Gym building on 12th Street.
3 years ago