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QT Vietnamese Sandwich owner Michael Ha speaks into a microphone in front of a number of people seated in an audience.
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Chinatown coalition feels blindsided by Philly’s fast-tracked call for studies on Sixers arena impact

At a community meeting, organizers and residents also expressed worry about alleged connections between the 76ers and mayoral candidate Jeff Brown.

3 years ago

home being renovated
Urban Planning

Philly L&I is testing out virtual inspections to make the permit process more efficient

The initiative aims to both streamline the process and save time for inspectors who can forgo parking and travel between sites.

3 years ago

The exterior of the
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia is moving closer to selling the Roundhouse. Residents say it shouldn’t be demolished

The city has said it would release a request for proposal sometime this year.

3 years ago

A large warehouse in Lawnside
Community

Opponents of New Jersey’s warehouse sprawl to network and form alliance

The Green Garden State Alliance will host an event Sunday where opponents of warehouse sprawl will trade strategy and information.

3 years ago

Dozens gathered to discuss the hot button issue at the Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Gentrification in Philadelphia: Residents weigh in on how development ‘changes the look of the neighborhood’

The conversation focused on the influx of wealth and redevelopment of Philly’s neighborhoods.

3 years ago

Philadelphia rowhouses.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Pa. program will send millions to Philly area for home repairs and weatherization

The Whole-Home Repairs Program will provide grants to eligible homeowners and forgivable loans to small landlords.

3 years ago

A view of a street and buildings.
Urban Planning

​Delaware officials unveil multi-million-dollar plan to transform Dover

The Downtown Dover Partnership presented a redevelopment plan dubbed Capital City 2030 to town residents this week.

3 years ago

Thousands descended upon Chinatown on Jan. 22, 2023 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Influential Chinatown group says a new Sixers arena would ‘imperil’ the neighborhood

The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation is the latest group to formally oppose the $1.3 billion project.

3 years ago

Mayoral candidates on stage
Politics & Policy

Land use, infrastructure, and a Roosevelt Boulevard subway: Candidates talk development at Philly mayoral forum

All six candidates participating in the BUILD Philly forum backed a plan for a subway along Roosevelt Boulevard if the money were available.

3 years ago

Rowhouses in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia may reinstate discount for early payment of property taxes

The city discontinued the discount in 2021 amid a revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 years ago

Rowhomes are shown on a sunny day.
PlanPhilly
Community

Homes in Black neighborhoods in Philly are often undervalued by appraisers. Could a new virtual reality program help?

Advocates say home appraisal bias can be traced to the industry’s lack of diversity. They say having an alternative to apprenticeship hours could help.

3 years ago

Listen 5:40
An Airbnb owned by one of Sharing Philadelphia's members, located in Fishtown. The owners recently renovated the triplex to better accommodate guests. (provided)
Urban Planning

How Philly’s new regulations impact short-term rental owners

As Philadelphia gears up for hosting the World Cup in 2026, short-term rentals are a topic of discussion for City Council and owners alike.

3 years ago

Jodie Harris has been named the new president of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation. She will start her new role on June 1.
Urban Planning
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation names Jodie Harris president

She will be the 12th president and first African-American woman to serve in the role in the organization’s 65-year history.

3 years ago

New housing (right) and old in Mantua
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New data show Philly’s housing market is still in a tough place

Mortgage rates are still elevated. Home prices are still considerably higher than they were pre-pandemic. And inventory is low.

3 years ago

A black-and-white image of Germantown Town Hall
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Germantown Town Hall project has a potential developer, but no timeline for completion

Developer Anthony Fullard has access to the site, but hasn’t been selected to purchase the property from the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.

3 years ago

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