Architecture & Design
DIYers and fashion designers in Philly region sew face masks for health care workers
Facing a shortage of face masks, health care workers go to DIYers and designers for help. Philadelphia launches task force to set mask-making standards.
6 years ago
New showcase for the work of sculptor Alexander Calder is making its way to the Parkway
A future “sanctuary” on Philadelphia’s Parkway will be devoted to the famed mobile artist and his artistic family.
6 years ago
Time running out to save historic ‘MLK House’ in Camden
That structure is now on the verge of collapse in the face of indecision by local and state officials.
6 years ago
Atlantic City mayor: Tear down ‘eyesore’ of ex-Trump casino
Atlantic City's mayor wants to demolish the former Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino.
6 years ago
Developer of Philly’s priciest condo to demolish and remake Rittenhouse landmark
The developer of the Laurel, Southern Land Company, will dismantle and painstakingly reconstruct a Rittenhouse landmark.
6 years ago
Philly urban growth and design trends we want to take into 2020
Philadelphia is changing rapidly. How can we design smarter, more equitably, and more beautifully to improve the quality of life of our city’s residents?
6 years ago
5 power moves changing Philly neighborhoods for 2020
PlanPhilly’s look back at 2019 focuses on changes in renter’s rights, preservation policy, and exclusionary planning.
6 years ago
Brian O’Neill’s bid to ban rooftop decks in Northeast Philly just got killed
Republican Councilmember Brian O’Neill lost his battle to ban all roof decks and limit the height of homes in his Far Northeast Philadelphia district.
6 years ago
City Council is making it harder to demolish buildings in 6 historic Philly neighborhoods
A bill expected to pass City Council aims to stem demolitions of historic buildings.
6 years ago
NYC set to require ‘bird-friendly’ glass on new construction
NYC lawmakers are poised to adopt legislation requiring “bird-friendly” glass on all new construction to cut down on the thousands of birds who die flying into the buildings.
6 years ago
Scaffolding is about to come off the old Inquirer building, revealing new clock tower
The $300 million police HQ will be called the Philadelphia Public Safety Building.
6 years ago
From trick-or-treat to traffic tragedy: Here’s the real horror of Halloween
In 2016, it was the ...
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Finally, the final design phase is beginning for Park at Penn’s Landing
Funding is in place, preliminary engineering is done, and a survey asking about current and future waterfront uses is linked on the park’s website.
6 years ago
How a movie magnate built Philly’s priceless Rodin museum in the heart of the Great Depression
Hidden in plain sight behind shadowy trees along the Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia’s Rodin Museum is so unique that it’s basically priceless.
6 years ago
Meet the woman turning a West Philly lot into an ‘Earthship’ made of tires and glass bottles
Rashida Ali-Campbell just won a three-year court battle over the control of the West Philly lot she wants to turn into an eco-home and oasis.
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