Urban Planning

The lots were once tangled up with privately held tax liens. The Land Bank can now transfer them to gardeners and land trusts.

The Will Power Program was launched in response to the city’s tangled title problem. It has largely helped Black homeowners with low incomes.

Illegally parked cars and crumbling sidewalks make for dangerous conditions for Philadelphians with limited mobility.

After a string of shootings, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office is now the only entity performing evictions in the city.

The bill builds on an existing state rebate program. It’s designed to help tenants living on fixed incomes.

The Camden Community Housing Collaborative aims to provide options for residents and people who want to move to the city.

The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub is an online resource to locate places to walk and track the county’s progress in building out its trail system.

The federally mandated inspections of SEPTA’s Silverliner trains come after several fires. New sensors will be added to warn of a possible fire.

Some advocates say the proposed H.O.M.E budget doesn't go far enough in prioritizing low-income residents.

Following the death of a cyclist in the park, advocacy groups have partnered to call for enhanced safety measures there.

SEPTA maintains trains are safe, but acknowledges need for $1.8 billion in new equipment.

The circular structure has sat vacant for about a decade. The city hopes to fill it in time for a jam-packed year of national events.

Young says he wants to observe the lane in action and “make any necessary adjustments.”

As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.

Center City has seen robust population growth but office vacancies remain stubbornly high and the east side of Market Street is struggling to attract tenants.