
PlanPhilly Archive
City, activists come to agreement to clear Ridge Avenue homeless encampment
The Philadelphia Housing Authority and leaders of the Camp Teddy encampment on Ridge Avenue have reached an agreement to clear the site.
5 years ago
‘Lend power to the community’: A 28-foot Afro pick takes over a 52nd St. lot
A touring exhibit is bringing the Afro pick to cities across the U.S. ahead of the November election, to continue conversations about racial injustice.
5 years ago
How a land value tax could make Philadelphia a more equitable city
By implementing a land value tax, Philadelphia could alleviate tax burdens on its most at-risk populations and help the city’s economy.
5 years ago
Stand back, Proud Boys. Philadelphia is stronger than you.
Philadelphia sent its own powerful message of joyful unity and powerful protest to the far-right fascist group last month.
5 years ago
Bank of Philadelphia? Study says a public bank could help small biz survive COVID
The city-commissioned study by HR&A Advisors suggests a public bank could help Philly tackle poverty and the COVID downturn.
5 years ago
City Council approves bill allowing down zoning for Society Hill
Included are strict new building-height limits, increased parking requirements, and an end to bonuses and exemptions in the name of historic preservation.
5 years ago
An organization that builds parks is making public art about heat
The Trust for Public Land is working with Philadelphia artists and community leaders in three of the city’s hottest neighborhoods.
5 years ago
How one of Philly’s richest neighborhoods is gaming the system
Society Hill’s proposed zoning overlay will exclude people and restrict development based on misrepresentation of history, a preservationist writes.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Equal Justice Center office development succumbs to COVID-19
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation had struggled to keep tenants on board and meet certain fundraising goals last year.
5 years ago
Regional Rail is on life support. Essential workers can bring it back.
Ridership on Regional Rail is down 90%. SEPTA must change the system so it can serve essential workers — and draw people back to empty trains.
5 years ago
Philly pastor who confronted Trump fights gun violence on city streets and over Zoom
Day is one of a growing number of local church leaders on the frontlines of the city’s ongoing battle against gun violence.
5 years ago
2020 is killing small businesses. Philly won’t recover if we let them die
There are things the city can do to support struggling small businesses — and keep Philadelphia from falling deeper into poverty.
5 years ago
20-year-old man dies in Philadelphia car crash as fatality rate spikes
2020 has been an especially deadly year on Philadelphia roads.
5 years ago
Upside to Philly’s tailgating ban? FDR Park free of cars and noise, nature lovers say
The South Philadelphia park located near Lincoln Financial Field is closed to cars on Sunday because of the ban on tailgating. Nature lovers aren’t mad about it.
5 years ago
Philly City Council wants to keep expanded outdoor dining options through 2021
“We still don’t know where COVID-19 will take us,” the bill’s sponsor, Allan Domb, said.
5 years ago
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