U.S. DOT Workshop Explores Capping And Connectivity On Vine Street
The U.S. Department of Transportation held a two-day community forum on July 16 and 17 exploring design interventions for reimagining Vine Street. Stephen Stofka has the recap > more
Comparing The City’s Handling Of Pope Visits–& Center City Itself–36 Years Apart
Everything is coming up papal. Data junkie Davie Hilbert compares the city's preparations for this weekend's visit from Pope Francis with Pope John Paul II's stay in 1979 and reveals the gradual streamlining of a city > more
Stemming The Tides Of Demolition
Policy recommendations for Philadelphia preservation, standing up for federal transportation dollars, commemorating Billie Holiday, and work to begin next week on Vine Street Expressway bridges > more
Eulogizing Vacant Homes Through Art
A "funeral for a home" in Mantua, L&I demolition regulation bill clears first hurdle, transportation bill killed, and Ruffin Nichols Memorial AME meets its end > more
Mural Along Manayunk Towpath Nearly Complete
A look at the pubic art meant to add reflection and appreciation for the riparian setting, Drexel painting its bricks red one by one, Schwartz introduces bicameral transportation bill, 70% of delinquent taxes said to uncollectable, and the story of the old Engine 11 building > more
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