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Amazon-New York HQ2 breakup has lessons for Philadelphia
Amazon’s New York City HQ2 plans unraveled in spectacular fashion last week—a fitting end for a spectacle of a location selection process. It is tempting to see the deal’s dissolution as…
#GivingTuesday: Kat Rosqueta on amplifying the money you give [TEDxPhiladelphia video]
PlanPhilly was a proud partner of this year’s TEDxPhiladelphia event, New Workshop of the World. As we look forward to next year’s event – mark your calendars for June 11,…
Chris Bartlett on how to make the neighborhood you want [TEDxPhiladelphia video]
PlanPhilly was a proud partner of this year’s TEDxPhiladelphia event, New Workshop of the World. As we look forward to next year’s event – mark your calendars for June 11,…
Commuter Tunnel at 30: Legacy and Potential
Community Contributors Richard Voith and Peter Angelides of Econsult Solutions consider the legacy of the Commuter Rail Tunnel, which turned 30 this month, and the importance of capitalizing on its potential.…
July 3: SEPTA's late buses | Undercover to curb illegal dumping | Cigarette tax passes PA House | DRPA hires crisis communications pro | Chief Data Officer, Tim Wisniewski
Hot. Rain. (Again.) Arthur has been upgraded to a hurricane and will be swinging past us in one form or another. That could mean rain on our parade. For now, your…
July 2: PA House blocks Philly cigarette tax for schools | Prince Music Theater could close | Please Touch Museum in bond trouble | Von Colin Field improvements | Philly isn't Detroit
It’s already hot, thick July morning, Streeters. Go easy out there. Here's your Wednesday Buzz: The Pennsylvania House won’t vote on a bill that would enable Philly to add an…
July 1: 54% saw increased taxes under AVI | $30m from HUD | Harrisburg mugs Philly | LOVE Park garage sold | Jewish iconography erased
Holy smokes, Streeters: Happy July! Here's your Tuesday morning buzz: Thanks to the Actual Value Initiative 54% of Philadelphia’s residential property owners paid higher taxes, the Daily News reports. Only…
June 30-July 6: Civic Design Review | Making a Classic Modern | Green Infrastructure | DAG on 500 Walnut | Independence Day celebrations
Here’s what’s on our radar this week, leading up to and through the 4th of July (besides Hoagie Day). Yes, Welcome America. EVALUATE: July Civic Design Review meeting Tuesday, July…
June 30: Council, lords of land use | Feibush v. Johnson: the blog | $23m unspent DRPA development funds | Penn National bows out | Violent crime drop | Kurt Vile mural buffed
Welcome to the working week, Streeters. Here's what we're reading this Monday morning: An Inquirer editorial today calls Council the “lords of land use” and suggests that councilmanic prerogative, campaign…
June 26: Chump city | Clarke and Francisville's gap-toothed development | C- for PA infrastructure | 3 ArtPlace America grants | Fair bike share | Italian Market organic stand
Good morning, Streeters. Here’s what we’re reading this morning: All us do-right Philadelphians are chumps. At least that’s how Daily News columnist Helen Ubiñas thinks we seem in light of our…
June 25: SEPTA being cleared of $22m owed in taxes | Overnight subway stats | Cyclist dragged in hit and run | Protests over William Penn HS sale
Happy Wednesday, Streeters. Here's what we're reading this humid morning: SEPTA is about to be cleared of nearly $22 million in back taxes accrued as a commercial landlord. Philly.com reports…
June 24: Developers and Darrell Clarke | Debating West Philly High redevelopment | Sanctuary Lofts almost complete | Building art and corporate America | Calder's mega mobile
Good morning Streeters. Here’s what we’re reading: Real estate developers may privately kvetch about City Council President Darrell Clarke, yet they have no problem contributing to his campaign or hosting fundraisers.…
June 23-29: Talk Design Review | plan Lower NW | get outside for art, trails, SS Harbor Park
This week brings planning talk as well as summery of options for spending time outside, from bike rides to movies and beyond: DISCUSS: Civic Design Review – How does it work…
June 23: Temple buying William Penn HS | Naudain St explosion mysteries | NextFab growth | Dietz & Watson courted | CyclePhilly data
Welcome to the working week, Streeters. Hope you enjoyed the beautiful weekend. Here’s what we’re reading: Last week Drexel closed on University City High School and Temple’s $15 million bid for…
June 20: City budget, $30m more for schools | PATCO ridership drop | Buffered bike lane dreams | Pedestrian safety | Cunningham Piano
Happy Friday! At its final session before summer recess City Council passed a $4.5 billion operating budget, rafts of bills enabling things like bike share and affordable housing development, the…
June 19: Blatstein's vision for Broad and Washington | Planning for Comcast tower | Open data frustrations | PHA and unions cut deal | Inside Beth Shalom Synagogue
Happy Thursday Streeters. Like a jolt of coffee, here's your morning Buzz: Developer Bart Blatstein shared his vision for the vacant northeast corner of Broad and Washington streets: a vertical version…
June 18: 22nd and Market memorial artwork | Suburban Station naming rights | Pitched school funding fight | Blackwell on University City HS sale | Clarke fundraiser
Good morning Streeters. We may be a few days before the official start of summer but we’ve got the year’s first heat advisory today. Go lightly. Three sculptors are finalists to…
June 17: PGW sale drags on | University City HS site nets $21.1m | SEPTA concourse cleaning, overnight ridership | Google Earth and the city
Good morning Streeters. It's gonna feel like real summer out there today. Is City Council willfully dragging its feet on the PGW sale? The Daily News finds that council’s consultant, performing…
June 16-22: Al fresco all week
This week it's all about being outside: for literature, supper, entertainment, and exploring green spots. Here's what's on: READ: Bloomsday Monday, June 16, 9:30am-11:30am at the Free Library Parkway Central branch…
