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A protested eviction in Germantown, July 2012
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Mayor Kenney’s budget would gut Philly’s best defense against a brewing eviction crisis

A surge of evictions is expected this summer when city courts reopen and a proposed budget cut threatens to worsen the crisis, writes a retired Philadelphia judge.

6 years ago

A SEPTA employee  walks between two El cars lifted for repairs at the 69th Street SEPTA repair shop. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘No funding security in the future’: Why we may have to wait longer for SEPTA upgrades

SEPTA may put planned improvements to SEPTA Key and other infrastructure on hold as revenues dry up and expected funds come in late or reduced.

6 years ago

An artist's rendering of a site redesign by Community Design Collaborative’s Design SWAT team. (Courtesy of Community Design Collaborative)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

How designers are remaking spaces for our new socially distanced lives

Modular systems, flexible spaces and ‘human ingenuity’ on the rise as architects solve new social distancing puzzles.

6 years ago

Yvanna, 13, (right), and Emilia, 12, (left) play with soccer balls on their block. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

How to survive a summer without city pools? Open streets for play, says Philly Parks Commissioner

With city pools closed, Philly’s parks commissioner wants to expand Playstreets, a summer program that closes neighborhood streets to traffic.

6 years ago

Listen 1:51
A SEPTA rider dons a surgical mask. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Most SEPTA transit service returning; new rules for social distancing

Trains and buses will return to regular schedules on May 17. The service is “not going to be perfect,” said Leslie Richards, SEPTA general manager.

6 years ago

Disposable gloves and masks have contributed to Philadelphia's litter problem. (Twitter/Philadelphia Water)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Mayor Jim Kenney kills anti-litter initiative amid coronavirus budget crunch

Kenney created the Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet with a radical goal of reducing litter and waste by 90%.

6 years ago

New houses in Northern Liberties. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Bobby Henon wants to delay abatement reduction to kickstart construction

While city officials focus on hammering out a post-pandemic budget, the development industry and allies are working to hold onto a valuable tax perk.

6 years ago

Family photos show Michael Hill through the years from young father to grandfather. (Courtesy of Whitney Samuels)
PlanPhilly
Community

Michael Hill, 58, longtime Regional Rail conductor and forever ‘cool’ dad

Michael Hill is remembered for his big personality and kindness. A North Philly native, he climbed the ranks at SEPTA over a 40-year-career.

6 years ago

Construction workers put finishing touches on Roberto Clemente Homes. LISC provided financing for the project, developed by Esperanza. (Courtesy of Esperanza)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Philadelphia’s recovery from COVID-19 must put housing first

Without stable housing, you cannot maintain your health, focus on educating yourself or your children, secure employment, or be productive at work.

6 years ago

Danielle and Wil Rivera’s 19-month-old twins play in their newly decorate backyard. (Courtesy of Danielle Rivera)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

How to turn your tiny Philly yard into a pandemic-proof ‘urban oasis’

You don’t need a lot of space or money to turn your bit of outdoor real estate into an escape. Philadelphians share tips for even the modest of spaces.

6 years ago

A still from a video showing homeless outreach workers appearing at 2000 block of Ionic Street in Rittenhouse to clean up an encampment.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Housing activists stop Rittenhouse encampment cleanup, likening it to ‘eviction’

Videos obtained by PlanPhilly show police, a city trash truck, and outreach workers appearing Tuesday morning at the 2000 block of Ionic Street.

6 years ago

Jordan and Nyla Ford with their 14-month-old daughter Noelle at their home in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Health

Einstein patients crowdfund to save hospital as COVID-19 takes ‘devastating’ toll

Einstein is struggling to survive a pandemic that has ripped through the North Philadelphia community it serves. Its patients are stepping up to save it.

6 years ago

Broad Street Line
PlanPhilly
Community

SEPTA loses two more employees to COVID-19

Steve McFadden, a Regional Rail conductor, and Terrance Burton, a Midvale operator, bring the death toll of SEPTA employees to seven.

6 years ago

As sign stating
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pandemic crushes Pa. highway toll revenue, jeopardizing $178M for SEPTA upgrades

Without drivers on the highway, toll revenue is down by at least 50%, costing SEPTA and other transit agencies that use toll income to fund improvements.

6 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Council wants to stop an ‘avalanche’ of evictions with COVID-19 rent relief

Philly councilmembers introduced a package of six bills designed to aid renters affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

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