Urban Planning
News on cities, suburbs, and how we design the places we live
‘Don’t forget about us’: Advocates hope Parker moves the needle on Parks & Rec improvements
After taking office, Parker promised to make Philly the “safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation.” Advocates for parks and youth sports have high hopes.
6 days ago
Listen :57The developer of St. Anthony’s and Artist Village argues his company is in the clear.
6 days ago
Listen 2:00Haverford Township conducts study to make ‘Safe Streets for All’ a reality
With aging streets and an influx of vehicles, Haverford Township officials and a consultant are conducting a study to make roadways safer for everyone.
1 week ago
Listen 1:01PennDOT to repair potholes on dozens of roads in the week ahead
The agency released a list of more than 50 state roads where crews will be working.
1 week ago
Philadelphia secures $158 million for Chinatown Stitch project
"We will finally be repairing a historic wrong,” said U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle.
1 week ago
Affordable housing development replaces nuisance motel in North Philly
Be a Gem Crossing offers deeply discounted rents in a neighborhood where the median household income is roughly half of the city’s.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:112 D.C. neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town
The sports teams' proposed move to Virginia, as well as the WNBA's Mystics potentially moving into Capital One Arena, has stoked concern in Chinatown and Congress Heights.
2 weeks ago
Philly plans to revamp its drinking water system. The Water Department wants to hear your thoughts
PWD customers will foot the bill for a massive infrastructure improvement plan. You can learn more about it at a series of upcoming meetings.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:09Why has SEPTA once again delayed its bus revolution?
After two years of public comment, SEPTA’s bus-route overhaul is yet again back to the public for further comment before being approved for implementation.
3 weeks ago
The announcement comes as the Sixers move forward with a proposal to build a downtown basketball arena.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:06New Jersey beefs up its iconic Jersey Shore boardwalks with $100M in repair or rebuilding funds
New Jersey on Friday chose 18 Jersey Shore towns to share $100 million from a new program to fund repairs, reconstruction or expansions of boardwalks.
3 weeks ago
Number of new housing units in Center City area hits 5-year high
The benchmark comes as the area continues to see population growth, including an increase in the number of New York transplants.
3 weeks ago
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