PlanPhilly Archive

50 acres preserved for public on Northeast Philly mental health hospital grounds.

At a press conference Sunday, some employees said racism played a role in their alleged mistreatment.

The ride has two goals: promoting body positivity and safe cycling.

Observers of Philadelphia’s real estate scene know how this story usually goes.

“This program here will give those kids an opportunity to do the right thing.”

Opponents, however, fear the bill will simply preempt local control of an inherently local issue.

Making energy out of trash has great environmental appeal.

With less than a month and a half left until the scheduled opening of the renovated Cherry Street Pier on Oct. 12, the 99-year-old structure on the Delaware River waterfront.

A housing plan introduced by Philadelphia planning czar Anne Fadullon Wednesday calls for producing and preserving a combined 100,000 units over the next 10 years.  

A condo tower proposed for 709 Chestnut St. received glowing reviews from the Civic Design Review Committee and the city’s Planning Commission staff at a presentation.

Just around the corner from the South Philly intersection where Pat’s and Geno’s compete for tourists, hides one of the more unusual delights of the neighborhood.