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
The New Urban Order

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
The New Urban Order

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
The New Urban Order

We Need More Complete Parks

Are a restroom and a snack bar too much to ask for?

By Diana Lind
Guest Commentary

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
Recap

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
The New Urban Order

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
Guest Commentary

End this Housing Injustice

Vote for a ballot measure to stop City Hall shortchanging communities out of affordable housing benefits

By Jamie R. Gauthier