Pennsylvania

Red Light Camera

Pennsylvania Approves Traffic Cameras in Construction Zones

Construction unions fought for electronic enforcement, citing high fatalities in work zones.

October 10, 2018 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

SEPTA bus

In Philadelphia, Improving Bus Service by Tackling Traffic Congestion

With buses crawling along through downtown Philadelphia, the city has plans to step up law enforcement to help them move faster.

October 4, 2018 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Transit Agency Social Media

SEPTA Catches Philadelphia's Mascot Fever

And perhaps regrets it.

October 3, 2018 - philly.com

City Apartments

Proposed Density Bonus Program Evolves in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is sweetening the deal in a proposal that would offer developers density bonuses if they send money to the city's Housing Trust Fund.

October 3, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Maryvale Arizona Desert West Community Center Skateboard Park

Creative Placemaking's Role in Enhancing Community Safety

Efforts across the country show that these projects have the added benefit of improving community safety.

September 30, 2018 - Urban Institute

Court Restores 'Doors and Windows' Code Enforcement Ordinance in Philadelphia

One of Philadelphia's most potent code enforcement tools is back in effect after the state Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling by a lower court.

September 29, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Philadelphia Architecture

Robert Venturi, Author and Architect, Dies at 93

Urban design media mourned the passing of Robert Venturi this week.

September 20, 2018 - The New York Times

Small cell antenna

Not All Municipalities Are Excited About the Arrival of 5G. But They May Not Have a Choice.

Pennsylvania legislation would make it harder for communities to regulate the new wireless network infrastructure.

September 18, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Port Authority Bus in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh to Oakland Bus Rapid Transit Taking Shape, Seeking Funding

The city of Pittsburgh and the Port Authority of Allegheny County are working together on a proposal to build dedicated bus lanes between Downtown Pittsburgh and the suburb of Oakland. A federal partner is still necessary.

September 16, 2018 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Urban Freeway

Final Piece of Eisenhower's Interstate System Complete

It's been over 60 years, but at long last a missing stretch of I-95 between New Jersey and Pennsylvania has been completed. Meanwhile, disrepair threatens the rest of the system.

September 12, 2018 - Quartz

City Apartments

The 'Philadelphia Housing Action Plan' Targets 100,000 Units in 10 Years

Philadelphia officials are calling a new housing plan the city's first comprehensive citywide housing strategy.

September 7, 2018 - PlanPhilly

A SEPTA R5 commuter train heading for Doylestown, Pennsylvania from Lansdale station.

A Proposal to Extend Rail Service to a Town in Pennsylvania Is Ambitious. Proponents Are Undeterred

A plan to get a SEPTA Regional Rail link to Phoenixville in record time has its skeptics, but advocates are convinced they can make it happen.

August 30, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Vacant Property

Shrinking Towns Seek the Right to Dissolve

Small jurisdictions in Pennsylvania are losing population and revenue, and some of them are ready to call it a day.

August 24, 2018 - Governing

Neglected Bike Lanes

Philadelphia Advocates Sue for Protected Bike Lane

As the city continues to make little progress on planned bike lanes, cyclists are turning to the courts for relief.

August 22, 2018 - PlanPhilly

September 11th Memorial

'Tower of Voices,' Final Piece of the Flight 93 Memorial, Set to Open in September

The memorial to the heroes of United Flight 93 is nearing completion in Pennsylvania.

August 19, 2018 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia Ben Franklin Bridge

In Limbo: Philadelphia's Construction Tax for Affordable Housing

It's been radio silence from Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney since the City Council approved a dedicated stream of funding for affordable housing.

August 14, 2018 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Skaters

Skateboarding Is Good for Cities, But Some Cities Don't Realize It

Some cities treat skateboarders like a plague, and that's a planning faux pas, according to this article.

August 10, 2018 - Greater Greater Washington

Glenwood Green Acres, Philadelphia

Not All Affordable Housing Shortages Are Alike

The city of Philadelphia shows that not all affordability crises are created with the same mix of supply and demand.

July 29, 2018 - PlanPhilly

great lakes

U.S EPA Planning the Next Phase of Great Lakes Clean Up

Action Plan III will plot the next four years of work by the Great lakes Restoration Initiative.

July 28, 2018 - Urban Milwaukee

Op-Ed: Cap Philly's 10-Year-Tax Abatement

Qualifying developments are eligible for a ten-year tax abatement in Philadelphia. These op-ed authors say the abatement doesn't work as anything other than a government payout.

July 27, 2018 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.