Irina Zhorov

Some homes are filled with lead paint and ancient wiring. Others are simply falling apart wit ...

Pennsylvania housing authorities have used a pilot program’s flexibility to redevelop public housing. A look at its benefits, criti ...

Clairton is the 11th municipality to exit the state’s Act 47 program for distressed cities.  The Pennsylvania Departmen ...

Civic apps can connect citizens to their local government or make it easier to influence their leaders’ work. ...

As cities ramp up biking infrastructure and programs, there’s still more they can do to make biking safe.  ...

Urban design competitions can bring international talent and innovative ideas to cities — should Pa. cities consider hosting such compe ...

As Clairton petitions the state to exit Act 47, many residents point to a disconnect between the recovery of the local government and Mai ...

One way to get people walking and biking in cities is to slow down car traffic. ...

Urbanist Gil Penalosa says a city is only great when it’s safe to use for both 8 and 80 year old people. Gil Penalosa evalua ...

A new program in Albuquerque offers panhandlers a job for the day, but then it also connects them to various services. ...

Community land trusts, which have proven a valuable tool for maintaining affordable housing, have only made a limited appearance in the C ...

For cities with tight budgets, harnessing the power of volunteers effectively can help get things done.  ...