Urban Planning

The initiative aims to both streamline the process and save time for inspectors who can forgo parking and travel between sites.

The city has said it would release a request for proposal sometime this year.

A chemical spill endangered Philly’s biggest drinking water plant. Sea level rise combined with a drought could push salt toward that same facility.

Community leaders and elected officials are convening to discuss how the county can address the affordable housing crisis.

One Amazon center was sent a “final warning,” but there’s been little action against repeat offenders like U-Haul or Dave & Buster’s.

Philly’s not alone: more than 90% of U.S. transit agencies are struggling with hiring.

Property assessments dictate how much property owners must pay in property taxes. Bills are due on Friday.

The Whole-Home Repairs Program will provide grants to eligible homeowners and forgivable loans to small landlords.

The $20 million project is expected to last until spring 2025. The bridge will remain closed until the project is completed.

The Downtown Dover Partnership presented a redevelopment plan dubbed Capital City 2030 to town residents this week.

The data posted on the City Controller’s website will be used for budgeting and as a blueprint of how to invest in social programs.

It’s called source of income discrimination. City law makes it illegal, but it’s incredibly common.

Transit officials expressed disappointment. The project’s many critics are relieved.

The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation is the latest group to formally oppose the $1.3 billion project.

The library is the first of 12 to receive upgrades with funding from Philly’s soda tax as part of the city’s Rebuild program.