PlanPhilly Archive

New research from Forbes puts Philly at the top of a list for pedestrian safety. Advocates say the numbers don’t tell the whole story.

The adaptive reuse project is breathing new life into the mid-century brutalist building.

“I don't think anyone should have to experience losing a loved one, or even just a neighbor, in this way,” said a rep for Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia.

An engineering firm has recommended reduced lanes, more bike paths and shorter crosswalks. Now it’s up to the boroughs to execute the plan.

A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.

Most of the building’s tenants have moved out. Those who remain are hopeful a judge will approve the sale.

The developer still wants to build the 172-room hotel, but was forced to hit the pause button on construction after it lost funding.

East Mount Airy, East Germantown, West Oak Lane and the area around Fairmount Park will be affected.

The city is still pushing for Graffiti Pier to join its public park network, but Conrail is considering “all viable options” after the pier’s partial collapse.

The increase follows a reassessment of 580,000 properties throughout the city.

Dedicated funding and development opportunities from a main street designation would bring new life to the six boroughs, making them a destination along a busy thoroughfare.

The Landlord and Tenant Office may not have the insurance it needs to continue operating.

The city posted a new request for proposal in October but decided not to select a developer for the infamous site.

Grants for solar panels, turning tree waste into lumber and cleaning up litter are coming to the region. Some advocates say more is needed.

Cemetery volunteers are working to make the urban forest open to families with loved ones buried there. It will be a long road ahead.