Urban Planning

The 9-0 vote came after a meeting that saw property owners express competing opinions about the nomination.

Many cities worldwide embrace pedestrian-friendly design and even places around the US are playing with the concept. But what will it take for us to get there?

Billed as a “listening session,” the town hall event drew nearly 1,000 people to the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

The meeting comes as the team negotiates with the administration, and opponents ramp up efforts to defeat the development.

Comcast Spectacor’s vision was shared with the Washington Square West Civic Association board as a Sixers arena alternative for Market East revitalization.

The march comes as Philadelphia City Council is expected to debate legislation on the proposal this fall.

As part of SEPTA's plan, the hike would require all riders to pay the current $2.50 cash fare cost.

The $1.55 billion development requires enabling legislation for demolition and construction to start. The team says it needs those approvals by the end of the year.

The results come as the team seeks the necessary legislation to move forward with demolition and construction.

A SEPTA spokesperson said it hasn't been able to calculate how much money it’s losing because of the issue, but said it could be hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Businesses like Winterthur Museum have expressed concerns over the planned discontinuation and expansion of routes this fall.

About half of the city’s 100 most valuable commercial properties have lower tax assessments for 2025, according to a WHYY News analysis.

As negotiations over a Center City arena continue to stall, Sixers owners say they “must take all potential options seriously.”

Road safety advocates have hit the streets demanding change, but the battle goes on in another venue –– state and local legislatures.

The reports confirm both the threat to Chinatown and the promise of economic benefits.