PlanPhilly Archive

Senior Kenney administration officials and powerful union leader John Dougherty were emphatic Wednesday about their opposition to a proposed 1 percent tax on construction.

Ashley Hahn takes a deep dive into the Rail Park’s growing pains and lessons learned. The Rail Park's first section will open June 14.

Philadelphia still has more than 800 historic sacred places, but 23 had been demolished between 2011 and 2015 and that 39 were vacant as of last year.

David Oh’s anti-squatting legislation has finally advanced out of committee, after nine months of relentless advocacy from the Republican at-large City Council member.

The area could become a special taxing district that will raise funds from property owners and spend them on neighborhood-specific services.

Not exactly hidden, although not exactly in plain sight, the undeveloped oblong pier is a recreational asset for many South Philadelphians.

On his first official visit to Puerto Rico, Mayor Jim Kenney was impressed by island residents’ resiliency and strength.

PlanPhilly spoke with UCLA's Donald Shoup, one of the nation’s foremost experts on parking policy, about mandatory minimums and alternative ideas.