
Urban Planning
Amid ongoing concerns over gentrification, one community org wants residents to help shape the future of Kensington properties.
3 years ago
Why Ida’s remnants left the Vine Street Expressway under water
A pump system, designed in the 1970s, lost power during Hurricane Ida. But it didn't have much of a chance to begin with.
3 years ago
Listen 4:18Elevators are coming to SEPTA stations, and a lane of South Broad will close for a year
The transit authority’s trying for full ADA accessibility on Philly’s subway system.
3 years ago
SEPTA gets $23 million for adapting bus depots for electric and hybrid vehicles
SEPTA officials say the more than $23 million will upgrade power going to SEPTA stations to prepare for future electric and hybrid buses.
3 years ago
Closure of small bridge in Delco causing big headache for Ridley Park
Sellers Avenue Bridge closed in July due to deteriorating conditions. The effort to repair it has fueled a dispute among Ridley Park, Amtrak, and PennDOT.
3 years ago
Washington Avenue paving to begin Monday, after years of delays
The project follows a contentious fight over slimming down Washington Avenue to make it safer for pedestrians. It’s expected to wrap up by the end of 2022, weather permitting.
3 years ago
Philadelphians push for Roosevelt Boulevard subway project revival
Community members voiced their support for the project — 100 years in the making — during a town hall hosted by State Rep. Jared Solomon.
3 years ago
A New Jersey city achieved 0 traffic deaths in 4 years with quick, high impact ideas
Traffic fatalities are on the rise. Yet in some parts of the country, efforts born from both tragedy and political will have seen the numbers move in a different direction.
3 years ago
SEPTA’s Wawa Station now taking passengers into Philly
The 3.5-mile expansion and new station construction cost just under $200 million. The Wawa station will be a Delaware County rail hub also serving two bus lines.
3 years ago
Philly’s new ‘Reforestation Hub’ will sell fallen city trees as lumber, to fund planting more
The pilot is gearing up to launch next year.
3 years ago
There’s a huge new neighborhood rising on the waterfront below Graffiti Pier
Phase one of Northbank has townhomes priced at $500k and up. Over 100 households have already moved in.
3 years ago
These 7 Philly streets will be transformed in latest traffic safety push
Improvements could include new, raised crosswalks, curb extensions to narrow crossing distances, or new traffic signals.
3 years ago
5 projects moving forward in Philly thanks to new federal infrastructure funding
The IRA and BIL mean the city’s in line to get hundreds of millions in improvements.
3 years ago
Kensington development team seeks middle ground between gentrification and stagnation
A former bank will become a commercial kitchen and event space. A textile factory will feature apartments and commercial space.
3 years ago
How to ride the bus in Philly, and how to deal with dastardly detours
Tips and tricks for using SEPTA’s 125 bus lines.
3 years ago