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Off The Grid: Exploring Fragments Of Philly’s Lost Roadways
Urbanism

Off The Grid: Exploring Fragments Of Philly’s Lost Roadways

Why does Moyamensing Avenue run diagonal? What’s up with all of those funky intersections along Ridge Avenue? Contributor Tony Aiello tracks down traces of our street system from a time before the city’s grid

Courtyard Compass Reveals A City Off Axis
Urbanism

Courtyard Compass Reveals A City Off Axis

If you’ve ever feel like the city is just a tad off we have validating news for you. Philadelphia was built a few degrees left from its true north axis point. Contributor Joe Brin talks cartography and William Penn’s city plan with Frank Morelli, Survey Bureau manager of the Streets Department

Even Accidental Geography May Be “Destiny”
Urbanism

Even Accidental Geography May Be “Destiny”

Philadelphia was largely spared by Sandy, while its erstwhile neighbor to the north was not. Does this have something to do with urban geography?

Phillyhenge, Or The City As Sundial
Architecture

Phillyhenge, Or The City As Sundial

Tonight at 7:24, the sunset will align with the city’s street grid. It’s a phenomenon called “henge,” for Stonehenge, and it happens several times a year. Michael Burlando explains

The Other Grid At 200
Urbanism

The Other Grid At 200

Our grid a compromise with nature, New York’s “obliteration,” and a “creative template”


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