Development
Why Can’t Philly Be More Like … Hong Kong?
A recent visit to the global center for commerce showed a visitor how public transit, electric cars and clean streets are all part of an abundance mindset Philadelphians deserve
By Nicolas Esposito
Home Repairs 2.0 Hits Harrisburg
Philly State Senator Nikil Saval is working on a bipartisan bill for a new state program to help around 2,500 homeowners each year stay in their houses
By Malcolm Burnley
An “Amazing” Experiment in School Safety
Philadelphia’s first “school street” pilot closed its dropoff and pickup street to vehicular traffic. It was as great as you might imagine
By Diana Lind
Six Trends Transforming Cities in 2025
In Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and other U.S. cities, the second half of this decade will look … different
By Diana Lind
Will Philly Area Legislators Sell Out SEPTA in Next Year’s Budget?
State lawmakers failed to prioritize public transit last year, forcing a SEPTA crisis that could upend the region. Who will step up to keep that from happening again?
By Jon Geeting
We Need More Complete Parks
Are a restroom and a snack bar too much to ask for?
By Diana Lind
SEPTA’s Crisis is Not Just a “City of Philadelphia” Problem
The CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust has a message for all Pennsylvanians: Let’s make SEPTA thrive, not just survive
By Gerard H. Sweeney
How to Build a 15-Minute Neighborhood
In the latest in our Development … for Good series, The Citizen hosted a public and a private developer sharing insights on how to create mixed-income neighborhoods with staying power
By Malcolm Burnley
Does Every City Need a Family Zoning Plan?
How Philadelphia, San Francisco and other cities could keep more families if they allowed more small apartment buildings
By Diana Lind
End this Housing Injustice
Vote for a ballot measure to stop City Hall shortchanging communities out of affordable housing benefits
By Jamie R. Gauthier