PlanPhilly Archive
While there’s widespread support for saving the pop art mural, its future remains uncertain due to its condition.
1 month ago
Listen 1:09Philadelphia real estate developers argue a 20-year tax abatement would boost city revenues
Critics contend tax breaks deprive the city and schools of badly needed funds, while proponents say that’s a misconception.
1 month ago
Listen 1:23Philly tenants are fighting to limit AI in property management. Here’s why
Landlords are increasingly turning to generative software for repetitive tasks. Housing advocates say tenants aren’t benefiting.
1 month ago
Philly tenants are waging a war against ‘junk’ fees. City Council may help
The fight is part of the “End Rental Ripoffs” campaign launched by members of a citywide tenant union. It’s unclear when legislation will be introduced.
1 month ago
Listen 0:56Speed up Philadelphia port expansion plan to keep pace with East Coast rivals, City Controller says
The report points to deeper shipping channels, expanded terminals and better road and rail connections as key to PhilaPort’s long-term growth.
1 month ago
Listen 1:06A day spent doing demolition work offers volunteers a firsthand look at Philadelphia’s housing challenges — and how communities respond to them.
1 month ago
Listen 3:08Philly could lose nearly 8,000 affordable rentals over the next decade. Here’s why
Amid a housing shortage, researchers say it’s unclear how many of these units will be preserved as affordable rentals. About 43,000 could vanish statewide.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59The total is more than half of the plan’s 30,000-unit goal. The milestone comes as the administration prepares to submit its first report on the plan.
2 months ago
Listen 1:02SEPTA unveils wishlist for improvements and upgrades, but no sign of funding to make it happen
SEPTA’s blueprint for “best-in-class” service includes new vehicles and shorter wait times, but it all hinges on consistent funding, which doesn’t exist yet.
2 months ago
Listen 1:16Five Council members oppose a proposed contract with Reworld, as the Parker administration says its plan will save taxpayers millions.
2 months ago
Listen 1:04After sitting vacant for decades, the building has undergone a $14 million makeover, creating a space for nonprofits to provide social services, health care and education.
2 months ago
Listen 1:01Mark Squilla’s proposal lays out a long-term path away from incineration, while Jamie Gauthier wants the city to stop burning its trash now.
2 months ago
Listen 1:19A rare Keith Haring mural is close to making preservation history in Philly
The Point Breeze artwork remains where Haring painted it with students in 1987, making it his only surviving outdoor mural in the city.
2 months ago
Listen 1:10Report: Center City apartment construction boom aids Philadelphia’s long-term housing goals
More than 40% of recent new housing is in the Center City area, but more incentives are needed to keep the boom going, a business group says.
2 months ago
Listen 1:19SEPTA gets $80 million federal grant to make ADA upgrades at trolley stations
The money will also pay for other upgrades and improvements at stations on SEPTA’s trolley lines.
2 months ago
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