The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trenton's Successful Brownfields Story

Trenton is the poster child for successful brownfield revitalization efforts, with sixty projects over five years.

April 10, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Development Vs. Urban Tree Canopy

Urban development has cost Philadelphia 6% of its tree canopy, worth $100 million, according to a new study.

April 8, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

State Cuts Force Cuts Of Heavily Used Transit Routes

Because of years of state stinginess and the economic downturn, Philadelphia's transit agency may eliminate several train lines and some of its most heavily used bus routes.

April 1, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Lawsuits Threaten Camden Recovery Plan

Three lawsuits threaten the State of New Jersey's $175 million recovery plan for Camden.

March 12, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Reverse Commuting Picks Up Speed

The nation's commuting patterns are getting more complex.

March 7, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

A New Urbanist Plan For Reusing Philadelphia's Navy Base

Plans for the city-owned Navy Base call for a New Urbanist mixed-use development, and not just a high-end, 70-acre office park.

March 2, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Penn's Landing Principles

The Philadelphia Inquirer details the seven "Penn's Landing Principles" to guide future development on the waterfront.

February 18, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

The New Modular Home

One of the nation's largest producers of factory-built houses builds a complete Craftsman-style modular house on the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

February 18, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia Considers Trading On Its Name

Officials in the city are reviewing whether to let companies use the city as a marketing tool as a way to generate money.

February 12, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Street Closing Impedes Commerce But Doesn't Improve Security

A study claims that closing the street in front of Independence Hall doesn't improve security.

February 5, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Penn's Landing: Philadephia's Civic Test

The tantalizing puzzle of revitalizing this waterfront land excites civic interest - and anxiety.

February 4, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

New 'Desal' Plants Make Growth Easier

New desalination technology is bringing down the cost of converting salty water to freshwater.

January 28, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Should Vacant Houses Be Required To Have Windows And Doors?

Neighbors are tired of living next door to boarded-up houses. Philadelphia considers a bill requiring boards to be replaced with windows and doors.

January 28, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Hopes Pinned On Outdoor Superstore

Does $27 million in public subsidy for a superstore make for good economic development policy?

January 21, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Community Meeting Leads Mayor To Rethink Street Closing

The Coalition to Free Chestnut Street met with the Mayor of Philadelphia persuading him to reconsider closing Chestnut Street, a major transit street, in front of Independence Hall as a post-9/11 security measure.

January 17, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Independence Hall Battles Tyranny Of 9/11 Security

Philadelphia's Independence Hall stands as a symbol of liberty and the birthplace of the United States, but since 9/11 the security around it has crippled a section of Philadelphia.

January 17, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

NJ Governor To Tackle Sprawl

In his first State of the State address, New Jersey's Gov. McGreevey promises that fighting sprawl will be his one of his top priorities.

January 17, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

If L.A. Can Save Historic Theaters, Why Can't We?

Philadelphia looks to Los Angeles as a model for preservation of historic theaters.

January 9, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Downtown Parking Destroys City Character

An editorial in The Philadelphia Inquirer clearly explains why more downtown parking is the wrong approach to planning.

January 4, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Suburban Life Pitting Farmers Vs. Neighbors

Farms' new residential neighbors drawn by pastoral setting but don't like farming realities.

January 3, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

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