Urban Planning

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.

The $20 million project is expected to last until spring 2025. The bridge will remain closed until the project is completed.

The Downtown Dover Partnership presented a redevelopment plan dubbed Capital City 2030 to town residents this week.

The data posted on the City Controller’s website will be used for budgeting and as a blueprint of how to invest in social programs.