Urban Planning

The Sixers arena deal died in January, but two months later, City Council is finally changing the space back to its former zoning.

Unlike other big cities, rental properties are not inspected proactively. Amid an affordable housing crisis, advocates say that’s putting low-income tenants at risk.

The mayor’s latest budget proposal calls on the city to borrow $800 million to create and preserve more affordable and market-rate units across the city.

At a packed town hall, City Councilmember Jeffery Young proposed replacing the library with a mixed-use building. It didn’t go well.

The state Department of Environmental Protection found Energy Transfer broke state law with the leak.

City planners are open to renovating or demolishing the historic former police headquarters.

The 2.1-mile protected bike lane project, which includes upgrading several high-injury network intersections, is expected to be completed by 2029.

Philadelphia's planning director says plans need to include housing — and bringing the city together.

The public agency has funding to acquire new parcels for affordable housing and community gardens, but is still not a priority bidder.

One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.

Philadelphia has a smaller prime business district than most of its peers, but the largest vibrant mixed-use portfolio, a CBRE report shows.

The increase is partially tied to a building boom that researchers expect to abate this year as supply catches up with demand.

Residents say they are tired of repeatedly cleaning up their communities. They urged the city to invest in education and enforcement.

Hotels generated more revenue this year than the last time the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl.

The president appears ready to move ahead with steep import taxes after a monthlong pause.