Urban Planning

The city has $4 million to plan and design a cap. It will have to apply for additional funding from the federal government to build it.

The street sweeping program currently covers 14 high-litter areas of the city. The mayor’s budget proposal includes an expansion.

As Philadelphia gears up for hosting the World Cup in 2026, short-term rentals are a topic of discussion for City Council and owners alike.

The cap will be home to nearly 12 acres of parkland and seamlessly connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront at Penn’s Landing.

One year ago, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway was a distant dream. Now, a study is underway and enthusiasm is high, writes Jay Arzu.

The Delaware Center of Horticulture will plant more than 300 trees to enhance health in Wilmington while fighting environmental injustice.

Harrison Plaza Senior Towers includes special amenities for those living out their years in city-sponsored housing.

Will the massive public space initiative be a priority once Kenney is gone? Its future is unclear.

People are continuing to migrate to greater Center City. There’s also a fresh supply of multi-family units, stable rents, and a healthy pipeline of new housing projects.

The city wants to nearly double the number of bike share stations and will concentrate on underserved areas in historically-marginalized communities.

The new vehicles will replace 40-year-old trolleys which are at the end of their usable life.

The city wants to eliminate disparities in tree coverage between neighborhoods.

She will be the 12th president and first African-American woman to serve in the role in the organization’s 65-year history.

Philadelphia City Council can be doing a lot more to support bus riders in the city, help speed up buses, and work toward transit equity.

Mortgage rates are still elevated. Home prices are still considerably higher than they were pre-pandemic. And inventory is low.