PlanPhilly Archive

Unlike other big cities, rental properties are not inspected proactively. Amid an affordable housing crisis, advocates say that’s putting low-income tenants at risk.

Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.

The plan includes expanding twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philly, fixing heating and air conditioning in libraries and adding planters to commercial corridors.

The mayor’s latest budget proposal calls on the city to borrow $800 million to create and preserve more affordable and market-rate units across the city.

At a packed town hall, City Councilmember Jeffery Young proposed replacing the library with a mixed-use building. It didn’t go well.

The economic impact of a smaller federal government in the region has meant fewer workers, canceled office leases, buildings for sale and some contracts terminated.

The 2.1-mile protected bike lane project, which includes upgrading several high-injury network intersections, is expected to be completed by 2029.

The public agency has funding to acquire new parcels for affordable housing and community gardens, but is still not a priority bidder.

One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.

Philadelphia has a smaller prime business district than most of its peers, but the largest vibrant mixed-use portfolio, a CBRE report shows.

The increase is partially tied to a building boom that researchers expect to abate this year as supply catches up with demand.

Residents say they are tired of repeatedly cleaning up their communities. They urged the city to invest in education and enforcement.

The president appears ready to move ahead with steep import taxes after a monthlong pause.

The commission is recommending sweeping changes that would reduce taxes on employees and significantly cut business taxes.

For the last five years, the shallow rent program has helped keep vulnerable residents housed amid an affordable housing crisis.