Urban Planning

The legislation is part of a broader effort to increase the city’s supply of affordable housing while blunting the financial burden of renting a new place.

The pilot is designed to help low-income renters whose homes need noncosmetic repairs.

Bartram’s Garden says it’s waiting for a green light from the city to reopen the trail. The city says the decision lies with the state Department of Environmental Protection.

City officials say they’re still evaluating sites for both interim and long-term facilities; a bus company CEO offered to develop one and lease it to the city.

A bill moving through City Council would require developers to legally commit to creating affordable housing they’ve promised the community.

Meyer’s cabinet secretaries skipped a port expansion task force meeting for a second month in a row and required questions in writing.

Advocates rallied to support state subsidies for SEPTA and worry about public transportation for the most vulnerable riders, like students, seniors and disabled passengers.

The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved the county’s zoning variance request for a shelter on DeKalb Street that will provide wraparound services to up to 50 people.

The agency urged riders to reach their destinations before the end of the day Thursday or risk being stranded, as engineers could walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Friday.

Instead of two lanes in each direction, PennDOT wants one lane each way and a center turning lane, as well as a raised curb extension and SEPTA boarding lanes.

Wages and working conditions have been the main sticking points of the negotiations between the agency and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.

The city’s Streets Department has started installing the vertical deflection devices as part of a pilot project designed to make the state road safer.

The $48 million project, a decade in the making, will ultimately connect Center City with the Grays Ferry neighborhood in South Philadelphia.

The mayor wants Council to adopt her Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative in tandem with the city’s next budget. Lawmakers will put their $.02 in before that happens.

Consumer advocate wants to trim the increase, which will pay for infrastructure work.