Pennsylvania

Spring Garden Miami

Immigrant Homeownership in U.S. Cities

A new study looks at homeownership among native-born and foreign-born residents in U.S. cities.

November 19, 2018 - The New York Times

Dilworth park

Details of Philadelphia's $181 Million, Voter Approved Bond

Voters approved a $181 million municipal bond to fund public works investments around the city.

November 15, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Duquesne Incline

Pittsburgh Then and Now

Take a tour of early 20th century Pittsburgh.

November 15, 2018 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Center City

Philadelphia Project Seeks Diverse Array of Investors

A development project in Philadelphia is raising funds through a combination of Opportunity Zones benefits, federal tax credits, and crowdfunding.

November 10, 2018 - Next City

Indego

Philly's Indego Bike Share Goes Electric

Bike share riders in Philadelphia will have the option of trying something a little zippier.

November 9, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Philadelphia, Pennsyvlania

Zoning Changes Proposed to Respond to Gentrification Concerns in Philadelphia

The rapidly gentrifying neighborhood of Point Breeze could get a new zoning map if recently proposed legislation is approved.

November 4, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Autonomous Vehicle

Uber Wants to Return its Autonomous Vehicles to Public Roads

The move comes almost eight months after a self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian.

November 3, 2018 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh

Judge: Pittsburgh Can't Hide Amazon HQ2 Offer From the Public

City and county officials have already appealed a decision that would require them to release the details of a proposal designed to entice Amazon into locating its second headquarters in Pittsburgh.

November 2, 2018 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rail Park Philadelphia

First Phase of Rail Park in Philadelphia Points to More Good Things to Come

A visit to the park highlights the creative reuse and design that is transforming an old railway into a vibrant public space.

November 1, 2018 - The Washington Post

On-Street Parking

Section 8 Not Welcome

More landlords are refusing Section 8 vouchers for housing, neither willing to deal with the federal bureaucracy nor to risk missing out on the peak windfall of an expansive rental market.

October 15, 2018 - The New York Times

SEPTA Trolley

Philadelphia's First Strategic Transportation Plan Released

Getting serious about mobility and traffic safety in the City of Brotherly Love.

October 15, 2018 - Smart Cities Dive

United States map

Study: Older States Tend to Have Worse Finances

A report suggests that the older a state is, the more likely it is that special interests have entrenched themselves, negatively impacting the public purse.

October 13, 2018 - Governing

Victorian Townhomes

Philadelphia Aims to Create or Preserve 100,000 Units of Housing

The city of Philadelphia released a document detailing its intentions around housing and related policies. The plan, which has been described as "ambitious," places a focus on equity.

October 11, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Red Light Camera

Pennsylvania Approves Traffic Cameras in Construction Zones

Construction unions fought for electronic enforcement, citing high fatalities in work zones.

October 10, 2018 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

SEPTA bus

In Philadelphia, Improving Bus Service by Tackling Traffic Congestion

With buses crawling along through downtown Philadelphia, the city has plans to step up law enforcement to help them move faster.

October 4, 2018 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Transit Agency Social Media

SEPTA Catches Philadelphia's Mascot Fever

And perhaps regrets it.

October 3, 2018 - philly.com

City Apartments

Proposed Density Bonus Program Evolves in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is sweetening the deal in a proposal that would offer developers density bonuses if they send money to the city's Housing Trust Fund.

October 3, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Maryvale Arizona Desert West Community Center Skateboard Park

Creative Placemaking's Role in Enhancing Community Safety

Efforts across the country show that these projects have the added benefit of improving community safety.

September 30, 2018 - Urban Institute

Court Restores 'Doors and Windows' Code Enforcement Ordinance in Philadelphia

One of Philadelphia's most potent code enforcement tools is back in effect after the state Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling by a lower court.

September 29, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Philadelphia Architecture

Robert Venturi, Author and Architect, Dies at 93

Urban design media mourned the passing of Robert Venturi this week.

September 20, 2018 - The New York Times

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.