Pennsylvania
The City of Brotherly Love...And Gambling
Philadelphia is set to become the largest city in the nation with casinos, but boosters worry that the gaming venues won't fit with the city's recent revitalization.
Chain Restaurants Change Philadelphia'sCharacter
National restaurant chains moving into Philadelphia’s Center City are changing the character and landscape of the historic area.
The Case For Municipal Solid Waste Management
Altoona, Pennsylvania, is proposing to replace its current private trash collection system with a municipal single-hauler contract to help combat blight, but opponents say that the city is removing consumer choice.
Small Town PA Luring New Residents From The Big City
All Things Considered's Ann Murray reports on Easton, Pennsylvania's revitalization strategy.
Preserving The 'Real' Pittsburgh
Grace Dobush urges the city of Pittsburgh to preserve its old-world charm.
Phoenix May Replace Philly As Fifth Largest City
After losing 54,000 people this decade alone in its most rapid clip ever, Philadelphia is on the verge of ceding the 'Fifth Most Populated City' title to Phoenix.
Penn Plans River Revitalization
The university is gearing up to develop a 40-acre plot of land next to the Schuylkill River with green space, housing, retail, and office spaces, with the aim of creating a lively city core, uniting Center City and West Philadelphia.
Winner Announced For Iconic Pittsburgh Pedestrian Bridge
Endres Ware, a California architecture and engineering firm, has won the competition to design a pedestrian walkway for the West End Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Future Of Philadelphia's Waterfront
New political willpower demonstrated by Philadelphia's mayor, a state senator, and Governor Rendell has opened the door for much-needed development in the area.
Philadelphia's Navy Yard Turns Commercial
Philadelphia's Navy Yard provides a suburban office park environment, and historic fabric, at the edge of the city, with opportunities from dog walking for office employees to a future 2016 Olympic site.
Where The Gas Gouging Buck Stops
Local gas station owners are hurt as much or more than consumers by high gas prices, as they lose business when gas companies force them to raise their prices.
Inmates In The Garden: Feeding Philadelphia's Hungry
An unlikely partnership between community gardeners and local prison inmates will help feed the over one fifth of the city living below the poverty line.
Homeless On Doorstep Of Posh Neighborhood
The City of Philadelphia plans to partner with a church to construct a shelter near the well-off Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Current residents aren't having it.
Philadelphia's Patchwork Zoning Code Frustrates Residents
Philadelphia's monstrous zoning code is in dire need of streamlining; recently residents were surprised by over-the-counter permits granted for a skyscraper, while homeowners looking to install a standard fence must apply for a variance.
Urbanites Avoid Car Ownership Headaches With PhillyCarShare
A growing number of Philadelphians are avoiding the high cost of car ownership and the associated frustrations with the help of PhillyCarShare, a non-profit car borrowing organization.
Sprint, Fire Officials Team Up For Cell Tower
Despite protests from the local community, the unusual alliance and 130-foot tower will benefit both cell phone users and emergency officials looking for fewer dropped calls.
Is Outsourcing Waste Management Necessary?
Despite apparent problems at a biosolids processing facility in Philadelphia, employees maintain that the place is safe and should continue operation.
Condos To Block Out Sun?
Local residents protest a towering proposed development plan in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Needs Predictable Zoning And Development Process
In Philadelphia, politics, not planning, determines what gets built, according to UPenn Fellow Mark Alan Hughes. A project that can be built as-of-right under the current zoning has riled elected officials and neighbors.
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.
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