Urban Planning

There are multiple projects in the works to see how tiny home villages can help serve the unhoused population.

Philly already disposes of city-owned land for affordable housing projects. But making this campaign plank a scalable solution presents obstacles for Philly’s next mayor.

At a community meeting, organizers and residents also expressed worry about alleged connections between the 76ers and mayoral candidate Jeff Brown.

The 76ers’ proposal to build a facility at the Fashion District has been controversial. Mayor Jim Kenney says more information is needed to make a decision.

As part of the Philly Spring Cleanup program on Saturday, April 15, the city is getting ready to remove dozens of abandoned bikes.

In Philadelphia, many evictions are enforced by a for-profit law firm, known as the landlord-tenant officer. Supporters say it’s cheaper and more efficient.

The MLK Drive Bridge was literally falling apart. $20 million in federal funding is paying for the fix.

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.