Pennsylvania
The Rebirth of Philadelphia
After years of being overlooked, Philadelphia is finally redefining itself as one of coolest cities in America.
Design Competition For Pittsburgh Pedestrian Bridge
Pittsburgh, PA. invites architects, engineers, designers and others to participate in an international competition to design a pedestrian bridge.
Is Planning Really Good For Philadelphia?
Do planners really have the best interest of the city in mind? Harris Steinberg refutes an Op-Ed by Michael Sklaroff which congratulates planners on their success in the city.
Giving Kudos To City Planning
Instead of deriding the Philadelphia Planning Commission, everyone should be celebrating their achievements, says Michael Sklaroff.
Recognizing Planning As A Leadership Position
Philadelphia's Mayor proposes to include the director of the city's planning commission in his cabinent.
Suburban-Style Development Going Strong at 45
Philadelphia's Yorktown neighborhood, once an experiment in marketing to middle-class African Americans, continues to mean home to its residents as it nears the half-century mark.
A Tribute To Edmund Bacon
Edmund Bacon, Philadelphia's most influential planner, died on October 14th, leaving behind a legacy of public service.
Urban Design For People, Not Cars
A City Councilman in Philadelphia proposes changes to the zoning code to protect the city's urban fabric in traditional rowhouse neighborhoods. Changes to requirements for provision of off-street parking are intended to encourage development.
Affluent Neighborhood Votes Against Bus Service
The newest development in the City of Pittsburgh doesn't want bus service, claiming it will turn their neighborhood into a park-and-ride and few residents will use it.
High Housing Costs Are Good For Some Poor
Mark Alan Hughes writes that instead of fearing rising housing costs, the poor should benefit.
What Happened To Planning In Philadelphia?
A lack of city-wide planning has left neighborhoods struggling in the face of an onslaught of development
Should A Developer Sit On The Planning Commission?
A developer who sits on the City Planning Commission is at the center of a dispute that pits a university's desire for more student housing against a community's desire for open space.
Eminent Domain Forces Out Construction Firm
The Clearkin Construction Company was given seven days to vacate the property they'd maintained in Philadelphia for over 50 years to make room for housing.
How Art Can Revitalize A City
Culture is drawing people to downtowns.
UPenn's 'Superblock Towers' Get Much Needed Facelift
Architect Daniel Kelley headed a team that modernized and softened the "Brutalist-style" campus dorm buildings.
Old Pittsburgh Superhighway To Find New Life As Bike Trail
An 11-mile stretch of road and inter-connecting tunnels will become a new bike/wilderness trail.
Center City Gains Residents, But Not Jobs
The historic Philadelphia-area city has been part of a concerted effort to rebuild, but housing, not retail, is where the money is.
Why We Neglect Historic Preservation In Low-income Neighborhoods
Historic preservation and urban revitalization may seem perfect pairs, but the two rarely meet as often as they should.
'Urban Laboratory' Students Win National Prize
Winning plan is an example of how universities and local communities can work together to turn an area around.
Quarries Get Reuse As Housing
Quarry sites around the Philadelphia area are being purchased for their redevelopment opportunities.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
