
Urban Planning
Mayor Parker launches Philly initiative to create and preserve 30,000 housing units
The initiative will be informed by industry experts, with the Philadelphia Housing Authority playing a large role.
3 months ago
Listen 1:07Mayor Parker says tax reform and affordable housing are priorities in 2025
Mayor Cherelle Parker shared a glimpse about priorities for her second year in office at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia event.
3 months ago
New owners of Divine Lorraine want to return the historic property to its roots
The 110-unit building has been operating as a hotel since 2022. The new owners want to turn it back into an apartment complex.
3 months ago
Listen 0:48This retail futurist says keep Market East a shopping destination
It’s not a popular view, but the Fashion District fills a need, he argues.
3 months ago
Residents anticipate proposed 110-key hotel at site of Broad Street Diner
The latest plan from the diner’s owners is to turn the property into a 110-key hotel operated by Hyatt Studios, a new, extended-stay extension of the Hyatt brand.
3 months ago
South Jersey commuters want more reliable public transit, Rutgers researchers say
Researchers surveyed hundreds of public transportation riders about their experiences to help shape future transit infrastructure decisions.
3 months ago
‘A slap in the face’: Philly metro named among the country’s ‘least affordable’ for renters
The city is still more affordable than other big cities. But it’s become increasingly more expensive for the average resident.
3 months ago
Listen 1:02Arts Bank sold at auction as more bidders line up to buy the rest of UArts’ campus
The old University of the Arts campus is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Only two buildings don’t have potential buyers yet.
3 months ago
Listen 0:54How to fix Market East: Less parking, more homes, and government aid
With the city’s planning strategy unclear, experts offer a way forward.
3 months ago
The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.
3 months ago
Listen 6:30New $25M fund to help make reinvestment projects in communities across the Delaware Valley a reality
The real estate fund is one way a local bank is reinvesting into low to moderate income communities where they operate, as required by federal law.
3 months ago
Listen 1:01Median home prices are up in Camden — and all of New Jersey
Camden officials touted an increase in market-rate housing prices by touring a zip code deemed the “hottest” in the Philadelphia region.
3 months ago
Listen 1:03The project aims to improve reliability in storms for 13,000 customers. Opponents want it rerouted amid environmental, health concerns.
3 months ago
Listen 4:09SEPTA trims budget, but will spend $230 million on Key 2.0
Also, the Bus Revolution is back on, assuming funding comes through.
4 months ago
More speed cameras coming to Philadelphia streets
The new cameras will join those on Roosevelt Boulevard, in addition to cameras that will soon be activated along Broad Street.
4 months ago