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Urban Planning

SEPTA regional rail
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

Major changes impacting some SEPTA Regional Rail lines

The changes come as SEPTA continues to rebuild the mainline infrastructure on the Media/Wawa Line.

3 years ago

A view of Bethlehem Pike
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Springfield Township’s Bethlehem Pike is getting a major upgrade

PennDOT plans to convert the Pike from four lanes to two, with a median for turns, in an attempt to improve driver safety. Some residents fear more congestion.

3 years ago

People hold signs that read Councilmember Squilla will you keep your word? Another person holds a sign written in Chinese.
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Sports

‘Do the right thing’: Opponents of Sixers arena urge Squilla to stand with them

The call comes a year after the Sixers announced its proposal for the $1.3 billion project on Market Street.

3 years ago

A bridge over a small creek
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Recent storm causes Delaware County bridge to deteriorate, forcing closure

The Smithbridge Road Bridge in Concord Township is out of commission due to deterioration from a June storm, according to PennDOT.

3 years ago

A view of the Schuylkill River
Environment
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Public Health

15 billion gallons of raw sewage and polluted stormwater makes its way into Philadelphia’s waterways every year, according to new report

PennEnvironment is calling for a more swimmable and fishable city, free of sewage related bacteria and viruses.

3 years ago

A view of a former factory building, now affordable housing units, from the outside.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate

‘It’s coming back to life’: Philly nonprofit hopes former factory becomes neighborhood asset

The hulking building is being transformed into a new mixed-use development. The first phase of the project is now complete.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Section of I-95 South in Pennsport to close overnight for bridge deck repairs

I-95 South at Tasker Street will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next three nights as crews install a new sliding plate to replace the damaged section, PennDOT says.

3 years ago

This image from Chopper 6 shows the pavement failure on Route 202 NB in the same area that had to be closed just one week before.
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

PennDOT assessing ‘pavement failure’ on Route 202 following sinkhole repair

A contractor will assess the area Tuesday to ensure repairs from a sinkhole last week will remain steady.

3 years ago

A close-up of a van emblazoned with the words Camden Loop
Income Inequality
New Jersey
Technology
Transportation

Camden rolls out new on-demand public transport shuttle vans citywide

In a city where nearly half of renters don’t own personal vehicles, Camden leaders are hoping to close the social equity gap in transportation.

3 years ago

A truck drives past loading docks at a distribution center
Business
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Environmental org creates tool to help municipalities regulate warehouse development

A model ordinance released by PennFuture aims to limit impacts like truck traffic and increased stormwater runoff.

3 years ago

Rendering of the new intersection.
PlanPhilly
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

North Philly transit hub, shopping district slated for multimillion-dollar overhaul

Crews are expected to start this week on improving the intersection of Broad Street, Germantown Avenue, and Erie Avenue.

3 years ago

Aerial view rendering of the new Thomas Paine Plaza
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

First look at renderings for the park replacing Thomas Paine Plaza at the Municipal Services Building

Thomas Paine Plaza’s revamp is up for Art Commission review. The new design would create a more welcoming space at MSB.

3 years ago

Commuters wait to board the SEPTA regional rail train in Conshohocken to Center City on a Tuesday morning in July
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

SEPTA hits pause button on $48M suburban park and ride

Officials with the borough of Conshohocken claim they were blindsided by the move and reject any alternatives proposed by SEPTA.

3 years ago

Parklet
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Streets & Roads
Billy Penn

New funding hopes to spur more parklets in Philly, spot-greening the streets with oases of calm

The approval process for something as small as a sidewalk bench can be daunting.

3 years ago

The University City Townhomes at 40th and Market streets in Philadelphia in summer, 2023.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia

Residents left at UC Townhomes will participate in city’s eviction diversion program

The affordable housing complex in West Philly is nearly empty roughly two years after owners announced its closure.

3 years ago

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