Urban Planning
How one Philly ‘streetery’ experiment became a victim of its own success
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.
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Philly courts halt sheriff sales after outcry over abrupt shift to online platform
The move to virtual sales raised fears from housing advocates about speculation and questions about the cost of moving to a private online platform.
5 years ago
Philly neighborhoods are fighting over development. A new tool may help
The free online tool grapples with the question that looms over many development-related clashes: How to grow a neighborhood without disrupting its fabric.
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‘We need to adapt’: SEPTA launches $25 million bus system redesign
SEPTA riders may encounter consultants surveying riders about their experiences commuting as soon as Monday.
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Pennsylvania Senate OKs bill to halt plans to toll bridges
Republicans contend that the unilateral process leading to PennDOT's announcement in February has lacked transparency and was never envisioned by lawmakers.
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‘I don’t have a [rich] uncle’: Black-led fund aims to raise $100M for Philly developers
The capital network group wants to create a new pipeline for Black real estate entrepreneurs.
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SEPTA proposes $618 million capital budget
SEPTA is treading on uncertain financial footing as it prepares to enter the new fiscal year.
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Wilmington council backs plan to cap I-95 and create a park
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.
5 years ago
SEPTA takes pride in cleaning, increased security at Somerset Station
SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards said the Market-Frankford Line station is now a model for other stations in the system.
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No lay-offs, more cleaners and more service: SEPTA proposes forward-looking $1.5B budget
The transit agency’s spending plan relies on a temporary cash infusion of $1.5 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
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City Council demands answers on Philly sheriff’s sudden move to online sales
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.
5 years ago
Developer files appeal to halt demolition of Reading Railroad station
A spokesperson for Arts & Crafts Holdings said Reading International needs to clean up the derelict Spring Garden Street station.
5 years ago
Bike lane update: Riverside progress, parking enforcement, and more trails on the way
The PPA has started ticketing on American Street, and construction is starting on seven new stretches.
5 years ago
SEPTA responds to Kensington concerns with more repairs and community collaboration
On April 23 at 8 p.m. SEPTA will shut down the elevators at the station for repairs. No date has been set on when they’ll reopen yet.
5 years ago
Landlords use eviction records to screen tenants. Kendra Brooks wants to limit that
Dubbed as the Renters’ Access Act, the bills aim to limit how eviction records and credit scores can be used when landlords review applications.
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