Urban Planning

Seeded with roughly $11 million in city funds, the Philadelphia Accelerator Fund aims to finance Black and brown developers to build affordable housing.

Delaware leaders hope to mirror the success of the Wilmington Riverfront with a massive development plan for the other side of the Christina River.

It comes after more than two years of collaboration, interviews, and data collection conducted by an inter-departmental coalition of Montco leaders.

MLK Drive became a popular biking and walking path during the pandemic. As city officials prepare to reopen it, advocates see opportunities to share the road better.

Philadelphia’s Land Bank is the city’s primary vehicle for assembling parcels for developments and a tool for generating affordable housing.

Speed cameras are effective in slowing down the boulevard.

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier released a statement opposing plans for a proposed West Philly apartment building that had sparked controversial research.

After years of drama over unfair property taxes, Council considers a land tax that advocates believe could lower assessments for some property owners.

A controversial city contract that outsourced sheriff sales to a private online auction house was issued in violation of Philadelphia's government contracting laws.

Here is what you need to know for getting around the closures of the Schuylkill Expressway and Kelly Drive (and lane restrictions on Girard Avenue) in Philly this weekend.

As a popular dining destination faces city orders to rebuild a costly outdoor dining setup, advocates call for a clearer plan for opening up streets.

The move to virtual sales raised fears from housing advocates about speculation and questions about the cost of moving to a private online platform.

The free online tool grapples with the question that looms over many development-related clashes: How to grow a neighborhood without disrupting its fabric.

SEPTA riders may encounter consultants surveying riders about their experiences commuting as soon as Monday.

Republicans contend that the unilateral process leading to PennDOT's announcement in February has lacked transparency and was never envisioned by lawmakers.