Urban Planning
South Philly lots named in FBI case against Kenyatta Johnson targeted for land trust
City-owned lots at the center of a soured redevelopment deal that ended with federal corruption charges are back on the market — with an unexpected twist.
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Philly’s first raised bike lane with a concrete buffer is nearly complete
The bikeway runs along the middle of North American Street, connecting Northern Liberties to Fairhill.
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How to shape Philly development in 2021
If you want a voice in community development, find avenues to engage beyond the comment threads, writes Camille Boggan.
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Isaiah Zagar’s Painted Bride mosaic could survive in new plan for Old City site
The latest plans to redevelop the Old City Painted Bride HQ include the iconic tilework, marking a departure from past plans to tear down the mosaic.
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Demolition in Philly dropped by half in 2020 — Is that a good thing?
The finding cheers preservationists but forecasts a possible slowdown in development in the city heading in 2021.
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Around 97% of Camden residents have access to a park, but only 70% report using the city’s parks at least once a month. Camden leaders hope to change that in 30 years’ time.
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Montco is betting on new highway extension to put Norristown on the map
The 20-year, $90 million project to connect Norristown to the broader highway system is complete. Officials hope this will spur local development.
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COVID didn’t stop Philly’s construction boom, but signs point to slowdown in 2021
Experts who monitor development trends say the future for dense cities like Philadelphia remains something of a question mark heading into 2021.
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Hit-and-runs doubled in 2020. Mayor Kenney can address this crisis by reinvesting in Vision Zero
Mayor Kenney cut funding for Philadelphia’s Vision Zero project earlier this year. But after an astronomical number of hit-and-runs, it’s time he reinvests.
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These Black developers want to show by example how to make it in a difficult, expensive industry
Bryheim Murray, of BKP group, recognizes that it’s a white industry and, because of that, it’s inherently harder for Black people to get involved.
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Transit union calls out SEPTA for ‘Scrooge-like’ quarantine policy
If a SEPTA employee needs to quarantine a third time, they must use their own sick leave and benefits that provide 50% of their pay.
5 years ago
PATCO still on track to reopen Franklin Square Station despite pandemic hit
Construction on the Philadelphia transit stop is set to begin next summer and be completed around 2024.
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Rust, cracked steel and corrosion: SEPTA MFL cars plagued with problems
The 1990s’-era M-4 cars have required a steady stream of repairs at a time when SEPTA faces an unprecedented fiscal challenge.
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Philly advocates push Pa. lawmakers to adopt tiny homes building codes
In Philadelphia, tiny houses are burdensome to build. A change to state building code would eliminate hurdles, advocates say.
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NJ Transit completes installation of automatic braking system on rail lines
Riders faced intermittent delays over the past three years as the Murphy administration, contractors, and federal officials raced to meet the 2020 deadline.
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