
PlanPhilly Archive
These 7 Philly streets will be transformed in latest traffic safety push
Improvements could include new, raised crosswalks, curb extensions to narrow crossing distances, or new traffic signals.
3 years ago
Everything is ‘Free 99’: How a Philly ‘stooping’ account finds new homes for trashed items
“It's kind of empowering to flip items or give them a new life,” said Tanya Mayeux. “I love the idea of keeping whatever we can out of the landfill.”
3 years ago
Listen 1:52Data highlights racial disparities in mortgage lending at TD Bank in Philly region
Between 2018 and 2020, TD bank denied a higher percentage of Black applicants seeking residential mortgage loans than white applicants.
3 years ago
Revised FDR Park plan includes more nature, no golf
An update to the FDR Park plan expands natural areas and drops a planned golf driving range. A new tidal wetland is set to break ground soon.
3 years ago
Is it time for Pa. to ban summer utility shutoffs?
Thousands of PECO customers lose access to A/C or fans each summer when they can’t pay their electric bills. Experts want more limits on shutoffs in a warming world.
3 years ago
Kensington development team seeks middle ground between gentrification and stagnation
A former bank will become a commercial kitchen and event space. A textile factory will feature apartments and commercial space.
3 years ago
‘It’s going to be hard’: Philly’s Roundhouse presents redevelopment challenge
A complicated history and challenging location face potential developers of the soon-to-be-empty Police Administration Building.
3 years ago
Running and walking on the Delaware River Trail may be putting yourself at risk
Construction, contractors, and neglect limit your ability to walk on the designated paths along the Delaware.
3 years ago
People’s Kitchen is latest community garden threatened by sheriff sale
Advocates estimate dozens of community gardens are tangled up in private liens. Negotiations and a GoFundMe are afoot.
3 years ago
Philly’s African American Museum moving to the Ben Franklin Parkway
After 50 years at the corner of 7th and Arch streets, the museum will occupy a portion of the long-vacant historic Family Court building next to the Free Library.
3 years ago
Philly’s life sciences real estate market has cooled. Brokers hopeful for recovery
A precarious stock market and record inflation have contributed to some companies hitting the pause button on their search for space in Philly.
3 years ago
New PGW budget could include first step toward climate-friendly transformation
The city Gas Commission approved a new budget for PGW that includes a small but potentially historic allocation: $500,000 for a geothermal feasibility study.
3 years ago
‘We’ll take the win’: Pa. advocates celebrate progress on Senate Democrats’ climate bill
In party hats, activists pushing for action on climate change rallied at Sen. Bob Casey’s office to support the Inflation Reduction Act.
3 years ago
Philadelphia trail linking Schuylkill and Delaware rivers closer to taking shape
The Spring Garden Street Greenway would connect the Schuylkill River Trail and the Delaware River Trail, creating safe passage across Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Philly citizen scientists gather heat and air quality data in hopes of a ‘more livable’ city
Philly is one of 14 cities and counties across the country chosen by a federal agency to collect heat data this summer, in an annual citizen science project.
3 years ago
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