Urban Planning
Making a ‘hard situation even worse’: Philadelphians ask mayor to rethink housing cuts
The city’s proposed spending plan leaves $45 million less for affordable housing programs. The cuts threaten four multifamily projects, among other programs.
6 years ago
Why do we save white monuments and let Black history rot?
People damaged historic buildings in the aftermath of protest. Let’s not mourn. Instead, think about the values and stories we tell with our architecture.
6 years ago
Landlords resist new laws to freeze rents and ban evictions for COVID-impacted renters
Landlord groups oppose City Council’s proposals to protect renters affected by COVID-19 emergency from eviction, freeze their rents, and require mediation.
6 years ago
I am a preservationist. This pandemic reminded me to see Philly’s ‘miracles’
Preservationist Paul Steinke rediscovers the wondrous yet fragile beauty of his West Philadelphia neighborhood, taking readers to 8 Garden Court sites.
6 years ago
N.J. Turnpike, Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway to increase tolls
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Turnpike Authority voted to increase tolls on the Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway.
6 years ago
Megabus restarts Philly service amid confusion over roadwork behind 30th Street Station
You can get tickets to D.C. now and NYC next week — and the bus will pick you up in the regular spot, officials say.
6 years ago
A deadly hot summer is coming. Philly doesn’t yet have a plan.
The communities hit hardest by the coronavirus are also the most at risk during the extreme heat expected to come this summer, epidemiologists say.
6 years ago
Rider advocates call on SEPTA to cut Regional Rail fares to ‘integrate’ system
At a public hearing on SEPTA’s fare restructuring plan, advocates asked the authority to respond to the coronavirus pandemic with deeper fare reductions.
6 years ago
Dig a little deeper: Schuylkill dredging set to begin for a safer rowing course
Silt hasn’t been cleared since 2000, making the area famous for regattas too shallow. With preparations now completed, dredge work is set to start June 1.
6 years ago
White House looks at ‘opportunity zone’ extension in wake of COVID-19
The White House says it might extend "opportunity zone" tax breaks to help struggling neighborhoods after the pandemic. Critics say the program mostly helps wealthy investors.
6 years ago
Evictions, strikes, and making rent during a pandemic
As the coronavirus continues to upend the job market, many people have started wondering how they will make their rent and mortgage payments on the first of the month.
Air Date: May 21, 2020
Listen 48:58Philly software snafus could affect your property tax bill
An upgrade to Philadelphia’s property assessment system has created problems for homeowners who bought into the city’s 10-year tax abatement.
6 years ago
Coronavirus is pulling us 6 feet apart. Philly’s magnetism will bring us together again.
An urban planner reflects on how Philadelphia’s street design, transit and neighborhoods could change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Philly is making it easier to turn your block into a place for play this summer
Every summer, Philly residents can apply for permits to turn their block into a playground for kids, no cars allowed. This year, the rules are changing.
6 years ago
SEPTA wants to drop transfer fee and offer $1 fare for kids starting July 1
SEPTA described the changes as part of an “effort to help customers during this challenging time and aid in the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.”
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