Michael Bixler takes us on a stroll down the newest segment of the Schuylkill River Trail

Hidden City architecture critic Jason Lempieri summons the spirit of Frank Furness in this appraisal of Philly’s newest urban forms

PREIT’s transformation of The Gallery into an upscale shopping outlet promises to be the suburban-minded downtown destination that the first mall failed to deliver. Contributor Chris Giuliano takes a look at the redevelopment of East Market and Edmond Bacon’s original plan

Contributor Ann de Forest stands at the confluence of Penn and Drexel’s campuses where a once listless intersection is being redefined with energy, connectivity, and strategic design

This year’s DesignPhiladelphia festival kicks into full swing tomorrow featuring 100 events over the next two weeks. Michael Bixler has these staff picks.

In 1986, design competition City Visions challenged contestants to build a better Philadelphia. No idea was too big or too small and all was encouraged to enter. On the competition’s anniversary Contributor Ann de Forest takes a look back and finds a spirit of innovation akin to the city’s current approach to urban design solutions

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

Thérèse d’Auria Ryley examines how Philadelphia’s relationship with water fountains and rivers is redefining the way urban planners design public space