Urban Planning

Southwest Philly residents are pushing for more fixes at a rec center plagued by repeated flooding.

More red light cameras are coming to Philly intersections next year as part of an effort to make city streets safer.

The heralded program is currently set to expire at the end of the year. A bill moving through the City Council would change that.

Amid ongoing concerns over gentrification, one community org wants residents to help shape the future of Kensington properties.

A pump system, designed in the 1970s, lost power during Hurricane Ida. But it didn't have much of a chance to begin with.

The transit authority’s trying for full ADA accessibility on Philly’s subway system.

SEPTA officials say the more than $23 million will upgrade power going to SEPTA stations to prepare for future electric and hybrid buses.

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.

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.

Community members voiced their support for the project — 100 years in the making — during a town hall hosted by State Rep. Jared Solomon.

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.

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.

The pilot is gearing up to launch next year.

Phase one of Northbank has townhomes priced at $500k and up. Over 100 households have already moved in.

Improvements could include new, raised crosswalks, curb extensions to narrow crossing distances, or new traffic signals.