Urban Planning
There are so many big developments planned for North Broad Street
The latest proposal would bring retail and residential action to the North Philly rail stop.
2 years ago
Climate projections expect Delco to face significant challenges. Delco’s plan contains more than 200 actions to create a more sustainable and resilient county.
2 years ago
SEPTA unveils accessibility upgrades at Susquehanna-Dauphin station
The station underwent a nearly $24 million upgrade with two new elevators installed to accommodate travelers with special needs.
2 years ago
Philadelphians could get millions of dollars in home repairs tied to Hurricane Ida flooding
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.
2 years ago
The Sixers arena saga: A timeline of everything that’s happened so far
76 Devcorp is hosting public Zoom webinars this month, featuring video presentations and a highly moderated Q&A.
2 years ago
Philly nonprofit connects contractors to improve diversity in real estate industry
The Economy League of Philadelphia looks to connect the booming construction industry, institutions, and minority-owned businesses together to do more deals.
3 years ago
SEPTA and Amtrak are reconnecting their train stations at 30th Street
The below-ground connection used to exist, and it’s coming back thanks to a huge, federally funded renovation.
3 years ago
After series of crashes, SEPTA’s safety training may cause bus and trolley delays
The goal is to prevent accidents in the wake of a series of crashes involving public transit vehicles throughout the region.
3 years ago
The K&T trail along the Delaware River in Northeast Philly has been expanded
The expansion of the K&T trail is part of a larger effort to connect 11 miles of trails in Northeast Philadelphia.
3 years ago
A free program in Philly continues to limit the number of eviction filings in the city
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.
3 years ago
Listen 1:29Newark replaces Unicity with DART Connect’s on-demand transportation for better accessibility
DART Connect replaces Unicity in Newark with affordable, accessible on-demand service, with reduced wait times and connections.
3 years ago
Philly starts replacing its street lights with more efficient LEDs
The project is expected to cut the energy used by street lights in half, saving enough electricity annually to power nearly 3,700 homes.
3 years ago
Pa. advocacy group’s guide encourages municipalities to update distribution center zoning laws
Recently, PennFuture released a model zoning law and guidebook for logistics center developments. They hope municipalities across Pa. will use it to update zoning ordinances.
3 years ago
Report: First-time homebuyers in Philly area need to make more to afford a starter home
High mortgage rates, overvalued homes, and low inventory continue to hurt renters looking to enter the housing market.
3 years ago
Listen 1:12Strawberry Mansion housing development part of master plan rooted in health and wellness
The Diamond Preventative Health Hub will also be home to 10,000 square feet of commercial space.
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