PlanPhilly Archive
SEPTA wants to delay planned fare increases in hopes of luring riders back
The transit agency was set to increase fares at the start of the new year in January.
6 years ago
Philadelphia aims to bring Black and brown advisers into next city master plan
The Kenney administration hopes a new committee can help center Black and brown voices in the city’s next comprehensive planning process.
6 years ago
From Virgen of Guadalupe to San Miguel Arcángel, this Mexican entrepreneur sells saints for all
San Miguel Arcángel keeps South Philadelphia prepared for ritual and protected from danger.
6 years ago
Listen 5:42Philadelphia is counting bicyclists with new tech embedded in the street
Philadelphia has installed permanent bicycle use counters along two heavily used Center City bike lanes.
6 years ago
The new regulations limit building height and ban some exterior building materials as well as roof decks.
6 years ago
City Council extends eviction diversion program
The amendment, from Councilmember Helen Gym, extends the requirement through March 31, 2021.
6 years ago
Philly passes first-ever development impact tax, delays abatement reductions for another year
The new revenue generated by the 1% tax on residential development is intended to send millions of dollars towards new affordable housing projects.
6 years ago
The pandemic helped make FDR Park better. Now it has to survive the aftermath
If you live in South Philly, it’s not your imagination: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park is having a moment.
6 years ago
Philadelphia’s architecture industry needs to fix its diversity problems
RevitGods, Inc. CEO Uchenna Okere shares his personal experience in the architecture industry and how the field can bring in more women and people of color.
6 years ago
SEPTA boss: Service cuts and layoffs imminent unless COVID relief comes soon
SEPTA and other transit agencies are facing a massive funding shortfall that could imperil operations in 2021.
6 years ago
Neighbors are winning concessions from developers — but not affordable housing
As Philadelphia sees a boom in multifamily construction, community groups are negotiating with developers. Affordable housing is an elusive target.
6 years ago
City controller’s report says PPA needs to tighten finances to better fund Philly schools
Rebecca Rhynhart’s office released a performance audit of on-street parking expenses, to assess whether better management could increase its funding share.
6 years ago
How a young Boricua activista is building political power en Filadelfia
Philly Boricuas is a young organization seeking to build more power for Philadelphia’s growing Puerto Rican community.
6 years ago
Listen 5:11El sueño de Luis: A South Philly soccer coach is unifying the neighborhood through fútbol
As a child growing up in Mexico, Luis Uribe dreamt of a future playing fútbol. Decades later in Philadelphia, he uses the game to connect to his community.
6 years ago
Listen 5:22The 10-mile SEPTA bus route que conecta las comunidades latinas de Filadelfia
Most of the city’s 241,425 Latinos live along the 47. The busy line serves as a “pulse” for community, says Rev. Adan Mairena, a Norris Square pastor.
6 years ago
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