
Urban Planning
Willingboro residents celebrate their town’s first county park
Willingboro Lakes Park is the first Burlington County park to open in the township.
5 years ago
Judge: Painted Bride can sell its building after all
A panel of state judges overturned an earlier decision allowing the Philly arts presenter to sell its building, which will destroy a major Isaiah Zagar mural.
5 years ago
Philly Council pushes to extend protections for renters amid COVID surge
A battery of expiring Philadelphia renter protections may be extended by City Council — but with more stringent eligibility requirements, if some groups have their way.
5 years ago
How the election is driving investors to Philadelphia’s ‘Opportunity Zones’
Fears of incoming Democratic control in Washington D.C. and baby boomer estate planning needs are fueling investment in certain Philadelphia neighborhoods.
5 years ago
Listen 2:07Another defeat for Wilmington blight bill targeting ‘irresponsible’ landlords
It’s back to the drawing board for city lawmakers trying to force landlords to make repairs to dilapidated rental homes in Wilmington.
5 years ago
Igloos allowed, fires in a barrel banned: Philly rules on winter outdoor dining
Winterized outdoor dining must be in compliance with existing coronavirus safety measures, such as maintaining six feet of distance between tables.
5 years ago
The unintended harm of giving civic groups veto power over bike lanes
State Sen. John Sabatina’s amendment to Bill 565 would give RCOs veto power over bike lanes in Philadelphia and make them more vulnerable to lawsuits.
5 years ago
Mayor Kenney vetoes Society Hill height limit
The legislation, which passed unanimously earlier this month, would have limited development in the area to just 65 feet, or about six stories.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Housing Authority breaks ground on $52 million Sharswood Ridge development
After months of delay caused by a protest encampment and years of anticipation, PHA broke ground on retail and housing set to create hundreds of jobs.
5 years ago
SEPTA wins $1.2 million federal grant for safety fixes
The funds will support an automated system that prevents trains from being routed into areas where people are working and safety fixes on Grays Avenue.
5 years ago
How SEPTA is making transit safe for Philly’s 60,000 student commuters
Dariana Garcia traveled on SEPTA to her public Philly high school. Her brother will soon make the same trip — except during a pandemic.
5 years ago
‘It puts you in tears’: Wilmington Council aims to hold landlords accountable with ‘blight bill’
The bill no longer includes a fee increase for landlords and won’t pertain to people who live in their own homes but can’t afford repairs.
5 years ago
Play Everywhere: Philly kids are getting 16 spaces designed to spark joy
The installations are part of a national initiative that creates play spaces wherever it can fit them — on sidewalks, buildings and even inside offices.
5 years ago
Listen 1:47The critics are wrong about Society Hill’s zoning bills
Two rezoning bills aimed at preserving Society Hill will not have exclusionary impacts, writes Society Hill Civic Association President Larry Spector.
5 years ago
How a land value tax could make Philadelphia a more equitable city
By implementing a land value tax, Philadelphia could alleviate tax burdens on its most at-risk populations and help the city’s economy.
5 years ago