Urban Planning

Jerome Shabazz of the Overbrook Environmental Education Center is working with Temple, Drexel, and city officials on the effort.

Citizen scientists and Drexel researchers are testing whether planter benches make summer heat in five Philly neighborhoods more bearable.

The northern Delaware county cut vacant properties 53% since 2017 through the Vacant Spaces to Livable Places initiative.

They have foot pedals! And better sensors, reportedly. But some remain unconvinced they’ll help reduce litter.

The Rental Improvement Fund will provide forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords who cannot afford to fix up their properties.

The latest proposal would bring retail and residential action to the North Philly rail stop.

Climate projections expect Delco to face significant challenges. Delco’s plan contains more than 200 actions to create a more sustainable and resilient county.

The station underwent a nearly $24 million upgrade with two new elevators installed to accommodate travelers with special needs.

Philadelphia got over $163 million in federal recovery money tied to Ida. The city plans to spend nearly a third of it to improve housing.

76 Devcorp is hosting public Zoom webinars this month, featuring video presentations and a highly moderated Q&A.

The Economy League of Philadelphia looks to connect the booming construction industry, institutions, and minority-owned businesses together to do more deals.

The below-ground connection used to exist, and it’s coming back thanks to a huge, federally funded renovation.

The goal is to prevent accidents in the wake of a series of crashes involving public transit vehicles throughout the region.

The expansion of the K&T trail is part of a larger effort to connect 11 miles of trails in Northeast Philadelphia.

The Eviction Diversion Program started as a temporary initiative to keep rental disputes out of court. Three years on, it’s having a lasting impact few cities have realized.