Delaware River

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Revealed: $2.2 Billion Redevelopment Plan for Philadelphia's Waterfront

The city of Philadelphia has a new, highly anticipated plan for a valuable site on the Delaware River waterfront.

September 9, 2020 - WHYY

Philadelphia

A Development Bonanza in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the real estate interests with designs on remaking the Penn's Landing site on the Delaware River in Philadelphia. But the team's vision for the waterfront reaches far beyond a single parcel.

September 1, 2020 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia Trail

A New Pedestrian River Crossing Planned for Philadelphia

The residents of Philadelphia could soon gain a major new outdoor recreation facility.

June 24, 2020 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Criticism of a Gas Station Proposed for the Philadelphia Waterfront

A case study in development proposals not matching planning ambitions on the Delaware River Waterfront in Philadelphia.

November 8, 2019 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia Waterfront

Iconic Remnants of Failed Tram on the Philly Waterfront to Be Demolished

It's the end of an era that never was.

September 20, 2019 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trenton

Millions in Cleanup Funds Granted to Delaware Watershed

The grants revolve around cleanup, accessibility, and governance of the watershed, which spans four states.

September 16, 2017 - philly.com

Opening Tomorrow: Pier 68—Philadelphia's Newest Waterfront Park

The latest city to upgrade its urban waterfront into an open space amenity is Philadelphia, which will open Pier 68 to the public October 1, 2015.

September 30, 2015 - PlanPhilly

Auto-Repair Facility Permit Filed a Day Before Pedestrian-Friendly Zoning: What Next?

A case study in the development miscues that can move forward while plans are developed and approved.

July 12, 2015 - PlanPhilly

Dam Removal Goes Mainstream

In 20 years, dam removal has gone from a "fringe notion" to "wide acceptance." National Geographic explains how and why this sea change occurred.

January 28, 2015 - National Geographic

Evacuated Highway 401

This is Awkward—Highway Widening Projects Based on Obsolete Projections

Several highway-widening projects on the East Coast were approved under the pretense of expected growth in traffic totals. Now planners are scrambling to figure out the new normal.

March 15, 2014 - Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly RFQ: I-95 Runs Through It

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation seeks qualifications to plan an open space connection between Center City and its waterfront. I-95, which runs parallel to the Delaware River inside the city, currently cuts off waterfront access.

February 13, 2013 - Next City

Philadelphia Riverfront Plan Brings Transformation Closer to Reality

For more than 40 years, the city of Philadelphia has had its sights set on transforming the Delaware Riverfront, but few plans have taken hold and little transformation has actually occurred. A new master plan could finally make it happen.

October 21, 2010 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Big Box Casino On Its Way To Philadelphia

The new casino rising along Philadelphia's Delaware River is likely to be little more than a drab Big Box with gambling inside, according to this review from Philadelphia Inquirer architecture critic Inga Saffron.

March 23, 2010 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

New Philly Slots Site May Help Gambling Fit Better

Philadelphia is still trying to figure out where to put its two approved casinos as it prepares to become the nation's biggest city to host gambling. In this piece, Inga Saffron says a new proposed site could make gambling work for Philly.

September 13, 2008 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

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