PlanPhilly Archive
Philly tenants are waging a war against ‘junk’ fees. City Council may help
The fight is part of the “End Rental Ripoffs” campaign launched by members of a citywide tenant union. It’s unclear when legislation will be introduced.
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Listen 0:56Speed up Philadelphia port expansion plan to keep pace with East Coast rivals, City Controller says
The report points to deeper shipping channels, expanded terminals and better road and rail connections as key to PhilaPort’s long-term growth.
2 days ago
Listen 1:06A day spent doing demolition work offers volunteers a firsthand look at Philadelphia’s housing challenges — and how communities respond to them.
2 days ago
Listen 3:08Philly could lose nearly 8,000 affordable rentals over the next decade. Here’s why
Amid a housing shortage, researchers say it’s unclear how many of these units will be preserved as affordable rentals. About 43,000 could vanish statewide.
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Listen 0:59The total is more than half of the plan’s 30,000-unit goal. The milestone comes as the administration prepares to submit its first report on the plan.
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Listen 1:02SEPTA unveils wishlist for improvements and upgrades, but no sign of funding to make it happen
SEPTA’s blueprint for “best-in-class” service includes new vehicles and shorter wait times, but it all hinges on consistent funding, which doesn’t exist yet.
1 week ago
Listen 1:16Five Council members oppose a proposed contract with Reworld, as the Parker administration says its plan will save taxpayers millions.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:04After sitting vacant for decades, the building has undergone a $14 million makeover, creating a space for nonprofits to provide social services, health care and education.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:01Mark Squilla’s proposal lays out a long-term path away from incineration, while Jamie Gauthier wants the city to stop burning its trash now.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:19A rare Keith Haring mural is close to making preservation history in Philly
The Point Breeze artwork remains where Haring painted it with students in 1987, making it his only surviving outdoor mural in the city.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:10Report: Center City apartment construction boom aids Philadelphia’s long-term housing goals
More than 40% of recent new housing is in the Center City area, but more incentives are needed to keep the boom going, a business group says.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:19SEPTA gets $80 million federal grant to make ADA upgrades at trolley stations
The money will also pay for other upgrades and improvements at stations on SEPTA’s trolley lines.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Open Streets returns to Center City Philadelphia for 7 Sundays, starting this weekend
The two-year-old series of street closures aims to draw more shoppers and diners to Walnut Street with live music, mini golf, Eagles watch areas and other activities.
3 weeks ago
Philadelphia developers are seeking more building permits for new rentals. Here’s why
The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:1076ers and Comcast unveil design for South Philly arena that will open in 2030
Inspired by the former Spectrum arena, the project is expected to create nearly 15,000 jobs over a decade.
3 weeks ago
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