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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

A sock filled with wood chips along the creek at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course is said to help prevent erosion.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Zoning overlay for Cobbs Creek Golf Course passes despite community concerns

Opponents worry the bill could lead to more tree loss and flooding. “Please listen to us, man,” one activist pleaded.

3 years ago

Listen 1:03
A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Architectural marvel or symbol of police brutality? Former headquarters for Philadelphia police faces uncertain future

The Roundhouse served as police headquarters for nearly six decades. Now it’s going up for sale. And it’s unclear if it’ll be preserved or demolished.

3 years ago

Listen 5:35
An aerial view of a block in North Philly.
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

North Philly’s Beury Building inks agreement for jobs and training, as plans for hotel move forward

The “boner4ever” block is now the rare home to side-by-side projects with community guarantees.

4 years ago

A closeup of detailing on Philly row houses
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Opinion: Florida-based real estate firm is the latest to unfairly extract wealth from Black homeowners in Philadelphia

Ira Goldstein and Mitchell Little write that the latest attack on Black Philadelphians’ homeownership and wealth accumulation is a company called MV Realty.

4 years ago

A view from the stands of the baseball field at Frawley Stadium.
Arts & Entertainment

Wilmington Blue Rocks extend stadium lease in Delaware

Minor league baseball will be in Wilmington to stay through at least the 2030 season after the Blue Rocks agreed to extend its lease at Frawley Stadium.

4 years ago

U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell (center) stands with city officials and representatives of national fire safety organizations at a press event in Philly Wednesday. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

U.S. Fire Administrator commemorates Fairmount fire in Philly, announces national strategy

The Fairmount fire, which killed a dozen people including nine children, is the type of tragedy U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell hopes to prevent.

4 years ago

People hold signs saying
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Majority of Chinatown businesses fear Sixers arena would ‘destroy’ the neighborhood

A majority of business owners in Chinatown have signed a petition formally opposing the project, which would sit feet from the neighborhood.

4 years ago

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