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Why play spaces need to get created, and how we do it
SEPTA taking another run at Smart Card
Commercial developers have concepts drawn but markets prevent groundbreaking
Little confusion around regional rail designations during first busy commuter days
Gritty Callowhill is recognized as National Historic District
New bus shelter plans shelved, contract to be scaled down

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July 29, 2010
[News] SEPTA has new station names
The authority has argued that the names of some stations along routes 101 and 102 and the Norristown High Speed Line don’t match local geographic features — like roads or landmarks — and can be confusing.
[News] SEPTA taking another run at Smart Card
Transportation agency has started application process for a federal Tiger II grant that would create template and foundation for new fare technology. 
[News] Commercial developers have concepts drawn but markets prevent groundbreaking
Senior real estate and planning pros predict a sober couple of years for large development projects in the city. But that’s a good thing, they say.
[News] Why play spaces need to get created, and how we do it
Planning and educational organizations come together to figure out ways to make Philadelphia's public spaces more "kid friendly".
[News] Little confusion around regional rail designations during first busy commuter days
Though SEPTA customer service fielded hundreds of calls about the transit authority's renamed regional rail lines this weekend, commuters seemed unfazed by the "R"-less system.
[News] SEPTA considers bus route changes
A full list of the proposal, and a comment form, can be found here http://www.septa.org/notice/asp/hearings
[Event] Kid Friendly City: Planning for Play Places
[Feed] Franklin Court renovation plan needs reworking
The 1976 Bicentennial is generally regarded as a big bust for Philadelphia. The hoped-for crowds never arrived, scared off by an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease early in the summer. Having invested heavily in architectural attractions, the city found itself stuck with a collection of history-...
[News] With lay-offs the norm, Philly construction companies prepare for ramp-up
Area construction companies are strengthening their workforce in preparation for an industry-wide return in another year.
[News] Frankford park association says resident to blame for damaged trees
The Friends of Overington, a group of neighbors that have helped revive the park, say that one resident is responsible for damage done to some of 28 newly planted trees.