Urbanism Germantown’s Secret Pedestrian Mall Returns to Take Center Stage Born out of urban renewal in the 1970s, Maplewood Mall in Germantown reopens for business with a major reconstruction and 21st century upgrades
History Six Perspectives on Historic Monuments and the Battle Over Civic Space Joseph Brin sits down with experts in the fields of public art, law, religion, education, and architecture to get their thoughts on the debate surrounding monument removal
Preservation A Fine And Public Space: Preservationists Revive Philadelphia’s Historic Cemeteries As Vibrant Spaces For The Living New life is blooming at Philadelphia’s historic cemeteries. Starr Herr-Cardillo has the story
Architecture Public Space Rises From The Stacks At Parkway Central Michael Bixler has this preview of the three new public spaces opening on Friday at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Parkway Central branch
Urbanism Searching For Frankford Creek Along A Winding Trail Sharon Barr goes looking for one of Philly’s oldest tributaries via the Frankford Creek Greenway. What she finds is an urban trail struggling to connect with its namesake
Urbanism How to Save A Slice Of Neighborhood Green Space Queen Village resident David O’Donnell is on a mission to fill his neighborhood with verdant pocket parks. He shares his playbook on how to save slivers of green space with HC contributor Joe Brin
Art & Design New 40th Street Trolley Portal Design Dull On Arrival University City District’s beautification of the 40th Street Trolley Portal was high on concept, but appears to have fumbled on delivery. Contributor Ann de Forest has the full review
Urbanism New Schuylkill River Trail Extension Now Open Michael Bixler takes us on a stroll down the newest segment of the Schuylkill River Trail
