Urban Planning

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.

The capital network group wants to create a new pipeline for Black real estate entrepreneurs.

SEPTA is treading on uncertain financial footing as it prepares to enter the new fiscal year.

Council members unanimously backed a resolution supporting a proposal to put a lid atop I-95 through part of the city to reconnect neighborhoods with a park.

SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards said the Market-Frankford Line station is now a model for other stations in the system.

The transit agency’s spending plan relies on a temporary cash infusion of $1.5 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds.

Under pressure, officials admitted that the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office had entered into a six-year contract with Bid4Assets without issuing a public request for proposals.

A spokesperson for Arts & Crafts Holdings said Reading International needs to clean up the derelict Spring Garden Street station.

The PPA has started ticketing on American Street, and construction is starting on seven new stretches.