PlanPhilly Archive
Philly tax sales resumed nearly a year ago. The land bank still hasn’t bid on any properties
The public agency has funding to acquire new parcels for affordable housing and community gardens, but is still not a priority bidder.
12 months ago
Listen 1:23Philadelphians push the city to do more to plant and protect trees
One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.
12 months ago
Listen 1:00Philadelphia has more ‘vibrant mixed-use’ buildings than peer cities. Is that a good thing?
Philadelphia has a smaller prime business district than most of its peers, but the largest vibrant mixed-use portfolio, a CBRE report shows.
12 months ago
Listen 0:58Philly added 8K housing units in 2024. Nearly half of them were in Greater Center City
The increase is partially tied to a building boom that researchers expect to abate this year as supply catches up with demand.
12 months ago
Listen 1:26‘This has to stop’: Philadelphians push City Council for more illegal dumping prevention
Residents say they are tired of repeatedly cleaning up their communities. They urged the city to invest in education and enforcement.
12 months ago
Listen 1:02The president appears ready to move ahead with steep import taxes after a monthlong pause.
12 months ago
Listen 1:584 things to know about the Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission
The commission is recommending sweeping changes that would reduce taxes on employees and significantly cut business taxes.
12 months ago
Listen 0:50A Philly program for low-income renters is winding down. Housing advocates say that shouldn’t happen
For the last five years, the shallow rent program has helped keep vulnerable residents housed amid an affordable housing crisis.
12 months ago
Listen 1:07More bicycle lanes could come to Philly, connecting riders to the Schuylkill River Trail and Temple
Less than a year ago, Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. proposed eliminating a bicycle lane in Center City, but now he’s advocating to build more.
12 months ago
Listen 0:57The burial ground helps tell the story of Manayunk and Roxborough before and after they became part of the city.
12 months ago
Mayor Parker launches Philly initiative to create and preserve 30,000 housing units
The initiative will be informed by industry experts, with the Philadelphia Housing Authority playing a large role.
12 months ago
Listen 1:07West Philly Tool Library lets you ‘test-drive’ a gas-less cooktop before taking the plunge
Induction stoves are healthier and more efficient than gas, but they can be pricey. This tool offers an affordable way to try them out.
1 year ago
Listen 1:49Philly children are exposed to dangerous lead more often than in other cities, analysis finds
An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.
1 year ago
Listen 1:14New owners of Divine Lorraine want to return the historic property to its roots
The 110-unit building has been operating as a hotel since 2022. The new owners want to turn it back into an apartment complex.
1 year ago
Listen 0:48Residents anticipate proposed 110-key hotel at site of Broad Street Diner
The latest plan from the diner’s owners is to turn the property into a 110-key hotel operated by Hyatt Studios, a new, extended-stay extension of the Hyatt brand.
1 year ago
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