
Urban Planning
The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.
5 months ago
Listen 4:13Sources: Sixers abandon plan to build new Center City arena, will remain in South Philly
The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.
5 months ago
Lehigh Valley Mall owner plans to evict public transit center
LANTA and Lehigh Valley Mall management have been having talks to find an alternative solution.
5 months ago
Listen 0:57The district protects apartment buildings in Mount Airy and Germantown constructed during WWI and WWII.
5 months ago
PECO moves transformer flooded during Ida to prepare for more extreme weather
The utility got a federal grant to speed up several projects to improve reliability of its grid during extreme weather.
6 months ago
Listen 1:12After protesters removed from chambers, Philly Council votes 12-5 to approve Sixers’ arena proposal
The controversial development is now on track to open in Center City in 2031.
6 months ago
Listen 1:07‘A win-win’: SEPTA set to lease 5 train stations in Northwest Philly to private developer
SEPTA selected Ken Weinstein’s bid to renovate the stations as the authority faces a massive operating deficit.
6 months ago
Listen 1:08Delaware seniors in ‘limbo’ worrying property value reassessments will drive up next year’s taxes
New Castle County hasn’t assessed property since 1983. Some are concerned older residents will feel the brunt of tax increases.
6 months ago
Listen 0:55New Sixers arena could improve diversity in Philly construction, union says
The arena proposal is expected to receive full City Council approval this week.
6 months ago
Some Philadelphians try to spread word on SEPTA funding crisis
State legislators are skeptical about funding transit agency; some of your neighbors disagree.
6 months ago
Protesters disrupt Center City traffic in response to City Council advancing 76ers arena proposal
Roughly 70 vehicles disrupted traffic on Market Street to simulate traffic congestion before and after events at the proposed 18,500-seat arena.
6 months ago
Listen 1:10The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.
6 months ago
Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. wants to crack down on property owners who are breaking zoning laws to make a buck. He’s willing to change the zoning code citywide to do it.
6 months ago
Listen 1:11At long last, a new pedestrian bridge for Wissahickon Valley Park
The project restores Valley Green Run in the hugely popular city park.
6 months ago
$300 million or bust? Council prepares to vote on arena proposal
The past week has been marked by a shifting terrain and last-ditch negotiations. Wednesday’s vote will provide clarity — maybe?
6 months ago