Urban Planning
Senators, Philly congresspeople call for additional federal support amid SEPTA budget shortfalls
A joint letter from Sen. Fetterman’s office warned that “the collapse of SEPTA” would have impacts felt across Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
What to do with aging facilities? Cheltenham Township has a multimillion dollar problem to solve
Township officials are weighing four potential plans to address aging buildings and infrastructure. Residents have varying opinions on the undertaking.
2 years ago
Listen 1:20Survey shows majority of Wash West residents oppose Sixers arena
The poll from the Washington Square West Civic Association means residents from two nearby neighborhoods are against the $1.55 billion project.
2 years ago
Listen 1:06Vision Zero marks a milestone, but the goal of ending traffic deaths is still far off
It's been a decade since U.S. cities began adopting Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities completely.
2 years ago
Zoning approved for new North Philly police station
The ZBA unanimously approved the city’s proposal despite opposition from some residents.
3 years ago
Listen 1:02Philly’s water infrastructure needs lots of help. Here’s what’s planned in the coming years.
The multimillion dollar plans will reduce sewer runoff into rivers and help the system better handle heavy rains and flooding.
3 years ago
William Penn statue won’t be removed from Philadelphia’s Welcome Park after all
No changes to the William Penn statue are planned, according to park authorities.
3 years ago
From Austin to Anchorage, U.S. cities opt to ditch their off-street parking minimums
Cities are throwing out their own parking requirements, hoping to end up with less parking – and more affordable housing, better transit, and walkable neighborhoods.
3 years ago
How Philly’s 4 new City Council members plan to address trash, transit, and trees
“We're in an emergency place,” one incoming council member said. “We've got to take emergency, immediate actions.”
3 years ago
Listen 1:17‘Hefty savings’: Philadelphia plans energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings
City Hall, the criminal justice center, and several homeless shelters could get HVAC upgrades, LED lighting, or solar panels.
3 years ago
New Jersey’s latest congestion relief plan? Drive on the shoulder
The DOT will reduce traffic congestion by expanding driving on the shoulder of a major central Jersey roadway.
3 years ago
The ‘Chinatown Stitch’ looks to rejoin a neighborhood divided by the Vine Street Expressway
Philadelphia plans to reunite a divided Chinatown by capping a section of the Vine Street Expressway.
3 years ago
Rubber hits the road for Sixers’ arena proposal with marathon design review
The team announced its plans more than a year ago, but the official part of the process is just getting started.
3 years ago
Listen 1:14Adaptive reuse project breathes new life into historic Philly department store
The development sits on Germantown Avenue in the neighborhood’s central business district.
3 years ago
Listen 1:15Reviews are mixed for Philly’s intercity bus stop after first month
The relocated stop in Northern Liberties causes ‘chaos,’ one business owner says.
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