Pennsylvania
Streets in Dense Urban Areas Safer Than Suburban 'Stroads,' Study Finds
A new study considers urban form, roadway characteristics, traffic collisions, and fatalities in the Philadelphia region, to show that the densest parts of regions are the safest places to drive and walk.
Tech Momentum Gathers Outside the Silicon Valley and New York City
Think Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Asthma and Planning
Re-evaluating the role of planning in creating, and reversing, disturbing public health outcomes, like asthma rates among African-Americans in Philadelphia.
Mega-Project Trades Trail Funding for Extra Height
In Philadelphia, the Liberty on the River development will transform the Delaware River waterfront.
Transit Agency Makes Riders Watch an Advertisement Before Buying Tickets
"Long live the captive audience!"
Hudson Yards as a Cautionary Tale
As the city of Philadelphia considers the prospect of building a massive private development called Schuylkill Yards, lessons from New York City's Hudson Yards are considered.
State Audit Calls into Question the Use of Gas Tax Dollars to Fund State Police
The state with the highest fuel taxes has the second most structurally deficient bridges. According to the Pennsylvania state auditor's new report, diversion of $4.2 billion to fund the state police during the last six years is to blame.
The New Trend in Transit: $0 Transfer Fees
After Detroit eliminated its fee to transfer between DDOT and SMART buses. Advocates in Pennsylvania want Philadelphia to be next.
Housing Costs Rise for Philly's Poorest Residents, Fall for the Wealthy
Poor households in Philadelphia are spending nearly much on housing as wealthy residents. And while costs for the wealthy are going down, costs for the poor continue to rise.
We Need More Words for Play
Could cities harness the power of play to build more healthy, resilient, and equitable communities, if only we had the words for it?
Unlocking the Potential of Pittsburgh's Busways
Transit experts want to optimize the benefits of the biggest network of separated busways in the country.
$50 Million Esports Arena on the Way in Philadelphia
Set to begin construction this summer, the 65,000 square-foot Fusion Arena is set to be the nation's first built-from-scratch professional video gaming arena.
Housing on the Agenda as Philadelphia Election Approaches
In the run-up to a municipal primary scheduled for May 21, Philadelphia's City Council has introduced a range of bills to address housing affordability and tenants' rights.
Inclusionary Zoning Under Consideration for Pittsburgh Neighborhood
Legislation before the Pittsburgh Planning Commission this week would implement inclusionary zoning requirements for the neighborhood of Lawrenceville.
Will Manhattan's "Central Business District Tolling" Clear the Way for More Congestion Pricing?
Cordon pricing applied to Manhattan's Central Business District, approved by the state legislature on March 31 and signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on April 1, has the ability to be a game changer for other cities considering similar programs.
Dire Financial Straits at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
The Pennsylvania Turnpike, the state Liquid Fuels Tax, state police, municipal finances, public transit—all play a role in Pennsylvania's big transportation funding mess.
Fare Evasion 'Quietly' Decriminalized in Philadelphia
More social justice advocates in more cities are winning the argument that transit fare evasion punishments don't fit the crime.
While Ridership Plummets, Transit Fixes Are Slow to Materialize in Philadelphia
The list of challenges facing transit agencies like the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is long. The list of feasible projects that can deliver solutions is much shorter.
2011 Master Plan for the Central Delaware Cut Philadelphia's Waterfront Short
Waterfront views and large parcels of vacant land should be a good urban revitalization in a growing city like Philadelphia, but the Central Delaware waterfront has fallen short of expectations.
'Councilmanic Prerogative' Hindering Development in Philadelphia
The legislative quid pro quo is being used by members of the city council for the wrong reasons, leaving neighborhoods throughout the city in limbo.
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