
Urban Planning
Regulating Airbnbs, Sharks at the Shore, Hot Pets
Philadelphia is enforcing regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb. Other cities are also cracking down. What impact do Airbnbs have on neighborhoods and on housing?
Air Date: July 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:07Major changes impacting some SEPTA Regional Rail lines
The changes come as SEPTA continues to rebuild the mainline infrastructure on the Media/Wawa Line.
2 months ago
Springfield Township’s Bethlehem Pike is getting a major upgrade
PennDOT plans to convert the Pike from four lanes to two, with a median for turns, in an attempt to improve driver safety. Some residents fear more congestion.
2 months ago
‘Do the right thing’: Opponents of Sixers arena urge Squilla to stand with them
The call comes a year after the Sixers announced its proposal for the $1.3 billion project on Market Street.
2 months ago
Recent storm causes Delaware County bridge to deteriorate, forcing closure
The Smithbridge Road Bridge in Concord Township is out of commission due to deterioration from a June storm, according to PennDOT.
2 months ago
PennEnvironment is calling for a more swimmable and fishable city, free of sewage related bacteria and viruses.
2 months ago
‘It’s coming back to life’: Philly nonprofit hopes former factory becomes neighborhood asset
The hulking building is being transformed into a new mixed-use development. The first phase of the project is now complete.
2 months ago
Section of I-95 South in Pennsport to close overnight for bridge deck repairs
I-95 South at Tasker Street will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next three nights as crews install a new sliding plate to replace the damaged section, PennDOT says.
2 months ago
PennDOT assessing ‘pavement failure’ on Route 202 following sinkhole repair
A contractor will assess the area Tuesday to ensure repairs from a sinkhole last week will remain steady.
3 months ago
Camden rolls out new on-demand public transport shuttle vans citywide
In a city where nearly half of renters don’t own personal vehicles, Camden leaders are hoping to close the social equity gap in transportation.
3 months ago
Environmental org creates tool to help municipalities regulate warehouse development
A model ordinance released by PennFuture aims to limit impacts like truck traffic and increased stormwater runoff.
3 months ago
North Philly transit hub, shopping district slated for multimillion-dollar overhaul
Crews are expected to start this week on improving the intersection of Broad Street, Germantown Avenue, and Erie Avenue.
3 months ago
Thomas Paine Plaza’s revamp is up for Art Commission review. The new design would create a more welcoming space at MSB.
3 months ago
SEPTA hits pause button on $48M suburban park and ride
Officials with the borough of Conshohocken claim they were blindsided by the move and reject any alternatives proposed by SEPTA.
3 months ago
New funding hopes to spur more parklets in Philly, spot-greening the streets with oases of calm
The approval process for something as small as a sidewalk bench can be daunting.
3 months ago