Urban Planning

The soaring towers are a landmark in the rowhome neighborhood.

There are no current plans to fill in the natural water well, but that isn’t stopping nearby residents from calling for action.

SEPTA’s new squad of safety coaches hand out masks. Many riders happily accept. Others keep walking.

The Art Commission’s vote marks the final regulatory hurdle for Mayor Kenney’s proposal to remove the Christopher Columbus statue from Marconi Plaza in South Philadelphia.

Rents in the iconic former dairy will start at $925 for a studio and $1,750 for a two-bedroom.

The Army Corps of Engineers was using the barge to dredge the Schuylkill River when it came loose in the rain-swollen river during Isaias on Tuesday.

Ever wondered where those fractional house numbers come from?

Jasmine Sessoms’ job: to be liaison with the community, government, businesses and media as her company recreates the property. She welcomes the challenge.

Developers have proposed thousands of new housing units in Philadelphia, signaling confidence in urban living. Affordable housing efforts also stand to benefit.

Mark Lavenberg begins the job with a full agenda that includes convincing Trenton City Council to fund legally-mandated improvements.

Government must act — and provide support for housing if we don’t want to see homeless encampments take over our public spaces.

Philadelphia entrepreneur Tayyib Smith is teaming up with developer Guy Laren of Constellar Corp. to build a business hub designed for social impact.

Trump is trying to win over suburbanites by promising to protect their “beautiful" neighborhoods from the racial unrest that has gripped some U.S. cities this summer.

The Philadelphia Art Commission’s decision on Marconi’s Christopher Columbus statue will influence how our city heals from injustices.

A spokesperson for L&I said that a dilapidated three-story rowhouse on Mercy Street was under construction at the time of the collapse.