PlanPhilly Archive
City Council tweaks bill requiring developers to provide more parking in Philly neighborhoods
The new version of the bill calls for smaller increases in parking requirements that are more likely to be signed into law than those in the measure’s predecessors.
8 years ago
Residents wait wearily as Water Dept. takes months to replace sewers and mains
According to Philadelphia Water Dept. spokesman Joe DiGiulio, the average water-main replacement takes about a month, and replacing a sewer takes about three to four months.
8 years ago
Listen 2:28City Council and Mayor Kenney play nice as rec center ‘rebuild’ advances
Mayor Kenney’s plan to revamp public facilities throughout Philly took another step forward this week, with key legislation passing out of a City Council committee on Monday.
8 years ago
First up in a series about Philly's changing public spaces, Ashley Hahn heads to LOVE Park looking for love and finds plenty.
8 years ago
Philly introduces affordable route to rooftop solar
Solarize Philly, the city group-buying program rolled out in April, promises an additional 20 percent savings on monthly energy bills for those who participate.
8 years ago
Past due: Plan to stop water shut-offs sputters as rate hike looms
Salima Ellis tries hard to pay her water bill in full every month, but often it's difficult to find the $80 or so she needs to keep the H20 flowing and her account up to date.
8 years ago
New bill would protect neighborhood groups from lawsuit-happy developers
The bill would make city funds for insurance available to all registered community groups that hold zoning meetings regarding new development projects in their neighborhoods.
8 years ago
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