The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

With Center City filling up, planners look to neighborhoods ringing downtown.

A new column in the Philadelphia Inquirer features a self-proclaimed suburbanite on the benefits of suburbia.

Successful urban waterfronts come in a variety of forms, but only those with good connections to their downtowns are able to support intense commercial activity.

The siting of the major East Coast Interstate as it passes through Philadelphia destroyed historic neighborhoods and severed the waterfront from the city.

Urban residents are increasingly using "car sharing" companies to reserve cars for a few hours at a time during the day.

The Philadelphia Enquirer begins a five-part series on reclaiming Penn's Landing -- the city's waterfront. Previous plans have resulted in massive flops.

Citizens in Southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey voted for tax increases to help preserve open space.

New Jersey's Governor wants to control sprawling by directing state money into roads, schools, water and sewer projects in older communities.

How bicycling makes for better cities.

The Philadeplhia Inquirer draws a connection between urban sprawl and increased crime in South Jersey.

Fast-growing Washington Township is the first New Jersey town to pass a wellhead-protection measure.

A pair of op-ed essays in the Philadelphia Inquirer, while operating in slightly different spheres, put the rail vs. rubber contrast in good relief.

In some areas of Philadelphia, the teardowns of historic shoe-boxy abodes for million-dollar mansions is a 'regular demolition derby.'