Urban Planning

Following the death of a cyclist in the park, advocacy groups have partnered to call for enhanced safety measures there.

SEPTA maintains trains are safe, but acknowledges need for $1.8 billion in new equipment.

The circular structure has sat vacant for about a decade. The city hopes to fill it in time for a jam-packed year of national events.

Young says he wants to observe the lane in action and “make any necessary adjustments.”

As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.

Center City has seen robust population growth but office vacancies remain stubbornly high and the east side of Market Street is struggling to attract tenants.

The measure, now moving through Philadelphia City Council, would exclude certain subsidized rental developments.

The PennDOT project will remove car lanes and shorten crossing distances.

The reopening will restore a key connection for commuters and cyclists with West Philadelphia.

New research out of Drexel University is raising concerns about affordability and gentrification.

Researchers analyzed valuations completed for home purchases and applications to refinance.

Philly residents in Brewerytown, Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West can apply for a pilot program that aims to reduce energy burden and curb the cost of electric bills.

PHL expects some 30 million people to pass through its gates this year, with hopes for an even bigger 2026 for the U.S. semiquincentennial.

A new report celebrates the recovery while pushing for Center City stimulus.

The city finished installing a second “cool pavement” test patch this summer. So far, results are mixed.