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One entrance of the Philadelphia Rail Park near 13th and Noble Street. (Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s Rail Park raises millions for next phase from state, federal grants

Organizers expect to complete the next step in turning the Reading Railroad Viaduct into a park in a few months, but there’s a long way to go.

6 months ago

A rendering of a proposed Sixers arena
Studio 2
Urban Planning

Sixers arena ‘curveball’

After more than two years of fierce debate, the Sixers have abandoned their plans for a downtown arena, surprising many city officials and residents. What's coming up next?

Air Date: January 14, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:14
Arena opponents gather and hold signs reading NO ARENA IN CHINATOWN and MEDICAL WORKERS SAY NO ARENA
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Sixers will build new arena in South Philadelphia after deal reached with Comcast Spectacor; Philly to pursue WNBA team

The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.

6 months ago

Listen 4:13
Regional Rail train station
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A win-win’: SEPTA set to lease 5 train stations in Northwest Philly to private developer

SEPTA selected Ken Weinstein’s bid to renovate the stations as the authority faces a massive operating deficit.

7 months ago

Listen 1:08
Sixers arena opponents chant as City Council weighs whether to approve a preliminary bill that would allow a new arena to be built on Market Street.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

With $60M community benefits agreement, Philly City Council gives initial approval for Sixers arena by a 12-4 vote

The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.

7 months ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Philly City Council zoning bill could affect hundreds of thousands of properties. Not everyone is on board

Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. wants to crack down on property owners who are breaking zoning laws to make a buck. He’s willing to change the zoning code citywide to do it.

7 months ago

Listen 1:11
Council President Kenyatta Johnson calls a hearing to order only to postpone the vote on the Sixers arena to Thursday morning
PlanPhilly
Community

Sixers arena vote delayed again as Philly City Council pushes for $100M community benefits agreement

The Sixers have not yet agreed to proposed amendments to a legislative package containing the approvals the team needs to build the $1.3 billion arena.

7 months ago

Listen 1:26
Members of the No Arena in the Heart of Our City Coalition protesting, holding signs
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Public comment winds down, votes loom for arena project

Here’s what you need to know as City Council moves toward crucial votes at arena hearings.

7 months ago

Mayor Parker speaking at a podium in a church
Community
Billy Penn

Mayor Parker works to shore up arena support at Mount Airy town hall

Parker pushed her case to residents of her home neighborhood Monday evening. The next morning, Black Philly for Chinatown pushed a different argument.

8 months ago

King of Prussia Mall (Simon)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

The American shopping mall isn’t dead

Even with fewer shoppers, the mall isn't dead yet. With holiday shopping underway, some malls are finding creative ways to survive with experiences, entertainment and more.

Air Date: November 26, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:45
the ferris wheel and flying chair ride
Community
6abc

Ocean City residents express concerns over proposed hotel at Wonderland Pier property

The entire plan is estimated to cost between $135 and $155 million.

8 months ago

the ferris wheel and flying chair ride
Community
6abc

Ocean City developer hopes to turn shuttered Wonderland Pier into 252-room hotel

Plans are in motion to save the iconic Ferris wheel and carousel and turn the land into a 252-room hotel along the oceanfront.

8 months ago

outside The Isaac building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

More Philly landlords are marketing units to renters with housing vouchers amid building boom, PHA changes

A collision of market forces and higher subsidies is creating new opportunities for residents with very low incomes.

8 months ago

Listen 4:45
The former Germantown YWCA
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly judge rejects developer’s bid to become conservator of Germantown YWCA

Neighbors have long bemoaned the building as an eyesore and have repeatedly called on the city to restore the historic property before it’s too late.

8 months ago

COnstruction project underway
Science

Real estate developer aims to control flooding and erosion in Exton

Hankin Group aims to restore the floodplain along the Lionville Run in Exton, Chester County.

9 months ago

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