PlanPhilly Archive
“Why is this such a difficult decision to make when the money is there?” asked one Cobbs Creek renter at risk of displacement.
16 hours ago
‘Pollinator Palooza’ helps Philly-area homeowners turn their lawn into native habitat
Residents can sign up through Nov. 20 for discounted native plants and a planting guide.
2 days ago
Listen 0:53Philly Habitat for Humanity project will overhaul blighted East Germantown rentals
The townhomes will become homeownership units after becoming vacant in 2006.
3 days ago
Listen 1:00Philadelphia Housing Authority’s first Center City apartments are finally moving forward
The subsidized units are part of a mixed-income project near Rittenhouse Square. It’s expected to open in 2028.
6 days ago
Listen 0:58PHA plans 50 new senior apartments in North Philly as larger redevelopment stalls
Funding uncertainty has left the broader vision of completely transforming the 1950s-era Harrison Plaza development without a timeline.
1 week ago
Listen 1:05The effort is designed to slow drivers down to cut down on the number of pedestrian fatalities.
1 week ago
Listen 1:22In North Philly, an architect’s love letter to Puerto Rican culture has a permanent home
Taller Puertorriqueño is celebrating 10 years at El Corazón Cultural Center.
1 week ago
Listen 1:13Philly judge dismisses federal lawsuit against recently passed renter protections
Friday’s ruling comes two days before the legislation takes effect. The landlords behind the suit say they will keep fighting.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:09Germantown YWCA project in limbo as developer seeks tax credits for senior affordable housing
KBK Enterprises was selected to redevelop the historic property in 2016. A decade later, the company is still working to secure funding.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:57Pa. announces funding for 515 new electric vehicle chargers
The new stations will increase the number of public chargers in Philadelphia by more than 50%.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:48New Philadelphia renter-protection laws set to take effect Sunday
The Safe Healthy Homes Act expands protections against landlord retaliation, strengthens tenants' rights and creates new enforcement measures.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:01New Navy Yard training program prepares Philadelphians for pharmaceutical manufacturing jobs
The program will offer training in simulated clean rooms, with courses beginning in January. Some will be open to people without college degrees.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:16Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 63 affordable homes to Sharswood
The senior development is one of the agency's remaining projects in this section of North Philadelphia, where it has invested roughly $750 million.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:03Philly’s new crime lab takes shape as City Council approves borrowing $40 million more
The Police Department's $95 million facility in University City will replace what is widely considered an undersized, outdated lab in North Philadelphia.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:47Philly’s fight against home appraisal bias starts with getting more residents to join the ranks
The majority of home appraisers working in the city are from the suburbs or outside Pennsylvania, which opens the door to homes being undervalued.
4 weeks ago
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