Urban Planning

The Sixers successfully pushed to build a new arena in Center City. Now the controversial project is in the rearview after an about-face no one saw coming.

After more than two years of fierce debate, the Sixers have abandoned their plans for a downtown arena, surprising many city officials and residents. What's coming up next?

The African American Chamber of Commerce, Philly's NAACP president and other groups and civic leaders supported the Center City project as an economic win for Black residents.

The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.

The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.

LANTA and Lehigh Valley Mall management have been having talks to find an alternative solution.

The district protects apartment buildings in Mount Airy and Germantown constructed during WWI and WWII.

The utility got a federal grant to speed up several projects to improve reliability of its grid during extreme weather.

The controversial development is now on track to open in Center City in 2031.

SEPTA selected Ken Weinstein’s bid to renovate the stations as the authority faces a massive operating deficit.

New Castle County hasn’t assessed property since 1983. Some are concerned older residents will feel the brunt of tax increases.

The arena proposal is expected to receive full City Council approval this week.

State legislators are skeptical about funding transit agency; some of your neighbors disagree.

Roughly 70 vehicles disrupted traffic on Market Street to simulate traffic congestion before and after events at the proposed 18,500-seat arena.

The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.