
Urban Planning
A plan for mixed-income development in North Philly suffers setback
Councilmember María Quiñones-Sánchez withdrew a bill to rezone for a 20-story apartment tower on a former scrapyard and 40 rowhouses.
5 years ago
School Board changes its mind; votes yes on Hilco refinery redevelopment tax break
The School Board rejected the tax abatement in a prior vote. Board members said a vow to hire Philadelphia graduates changed no votes to yes.
5 years ago
Some fans of Aqua PA’s bid to buy DELCORA tell the PUC why they like the deal
Public comment on the $276.5 million offer for Delaware County’s wastewater system was offered at two scheduled hearings before an administrative law judge.
5 years ago
Philly’s entire fleet of battery-powered buses has been MIA since February
The third-largest fleet of electric buses in the United States is stuck in the garage.
5 years ago
Philadelphia offers COVID-impacted tenants more help with rent — up to $1,500
City Council President Darrell L. Clarke said the city needed to increase the level of assistance to get necessary buy-in from landlords.
5 years ago
I-76 lane shuts down through end of year to reduce highway flooding
The double median along a mile of Schuylkill Expressway in University City allows water to pool, PennDOT says.
5 years ago
Struggle for the sewers: PUC hearings herald one more step in Delco turf war
Aqua PA wants to buy Delaware County’s wastewater system. If approved, the sale would be the largest privatization of a public water utility in the state.
5 years ago
Philly offering 1,000 free trees for residents to plant at home
TreePhilly and 36 community organizations will work together to deliver trees and host seven no-contact pickup events for residents whose neighborhoods need trees the most.
5 years ago
Racism left Hunting Park overheated. Neighbors are making a cooler future
The North Philly neighborhood has fewer trees and hotter days than areas that weren’t redlined. Residents, along with city government, are working on solutions.
5 years ago
Listen 4:18Philly’s affordable housing problem is 100 years in the making
A 1927 book details many of the same issues as a Pew report released this week.
5 years ago
Pandemic has potential to renew demand for suburban housing in N.J., land-use expert says
Long-term slowdown in land development could be derailed by exodus to suburbs.
5 years ago
76ers rejected: N.Y. developer Durst selected for Penn’s Landing site
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation said it chose the Durst plan because of its compatibility with the master plan for the public waterfront.
5 years ago
Racism and deadly traffic on Cobbs Creek Parkway
Cobbs Creek residents have been complaining that the road is dangerous for decades. Neighbors there have called for greater safety measures, but little has changed.
Air Date: September 8, 2020
Listen 16:45A holistic approach is necessary for Philadelphia to create a more equitable historical preservation process, writes grassroots preservationist Dana Fedeli.
5 years ago
Would a Sixers arena work on the Philly waterfront? Here’s how other cities fared
Downtown sports stadiums are on the rise across the U.S.
5 years ago