Urban Planning
Who can replace PIDC’s John Grady, mastermind of Philly’s Navy Yard?
John Grady’s departure from PIDC leaves a vacancy at the top of a powerful local institution. A successor is expected to be announced in January.
5 years ago
Philly to spend $10M on commercial corridor street cleaning program
The yearlong program is an expansion of an ongoing pilot in City Councilmember Cherelle Parker’s district, which covers parts of Northwest and Northeast Philadelphia.
5 years ago
PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards to lead SEPTA
It’s official: PennDOT secretary Leslie Richards will be the new general manager of SEPTA starting January 2020.
5 years ago
Philly Council moves to phase down abatement after abandoning cap on tax break
A bill that aims to “phase down” Philadelphia’s controversial 10-year tax abatement on residential construction got introduced at City Council Thursday.
5 years ago
Philly Council rushing to close deal on 10-year tax abatement before 2020
Philadelphia’s 10-year property tax abatement on residential construction could be dramatically different by the end of this year.
5 years ago
Eyes on the Street
PATCO overlooked Chinatown in plans to reopen Franklin Square Station
A Chinatown resident opposes PATCO’s plan to reopen Franklin Square Station because of threats to green space and other possible impacts.
5 years ago
More public spaces, fewer gas stations: Changes coming to the Delaware River waterfront
The new modifications to the Central Delaware zoning overlay indicate the city’s been learning from its developers’ mistakes. Here’s what the bill changed and why it matters.
5 years ago
Safer streets are part of Shift Capital’s $20 million Crown Can plant remake
New bus shelters, a bicycle lane, street lighting and other improvements will come with Shift Capital’s $20 million Juniata Park development.
5 years ago
New Philly program aims to help renters by giving repair loans to their landlords
The Small Landlord Loan Program will lend owners up to $25,000 to make ‘health and safety-related repairs.’ It’s slated to start early next year.
5 years ago
Met Fresh supermarket, 166 homes and WURD Radio are moving to Mantua
The $43 million development will bring a full-service grocery store and affordable housing to a growing neighborhood.
6 years ago
Philly to test a bus-forward traffic hack on deadly Roosevelt Boulevard
A traffic design hack is coming to Roosevelt Boulevard. City officials say the new “BAT” lanes will speed up transit commutes.
6 years ago
The Philadelphia Tribune
Stretch of Broad Street to be renamed after Rev. Leon Sullivan
On Saturday, the stretch of North Broad Street between Oxford Street and Girard Avenue will be renamed “Rev. Dr. Leon H. Sullivan Way” in his honor.
6 years ago
Twilight zone: Blackwell to remap West Philly in her last days on Council
With just a month left in City Council’s fall session, outgoing Councilmember Jannie Blackwell unveiled big plans for her West Philadelphia district.
6 years ago
PATCO gets $12.6M federal grant to reopen abandoned Franklin Square Station
PATCO received a $12.6 million federal grant to reopen an abandoned station beneath Franklin Square. It was last open in 1979.
6 years ago
City postpones ruling on Bart Blatstein’s Delaware River waterfront Wawa
The battle over Bart Blatstein’s Wawa on the waterfront will continue into 2020.
6 years ago