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SimCity-style Philly urban planning game in the works at Drexel

Is your city making you fat? How urban planning can address the obesity epidemic

Obesity City Policies

Residential complex planned at South Philly site of scuttled Foxwoods Casino

Columbus Blvd Apartments

60-townhouse development proposed along Delaware River near SugarHouse Casino

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Study: Suburban living linked to higher rates of obesity

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Report: Philadelphia is the largest distressed city in the U.S.

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Amtrak unveils design proposal for 30th Street Station Plaza

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Knight Foundation grants provide opportunities for city design, immigrants in Philadelphia

Carroll - Rittenhouse Square

Philly urbanist PAC petition opposes PPA billboard expansion

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New documentary takes aim at Philly urban planning pioneer Ed Bacon

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Philadelphia issues action guide on 'disastrous' Trump plan to stunt affordable housing

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Infrequently Asked Questions: What are the origins of the Philly rowhome?

Carroll - Thomas Eakins House Rowhome

Second Jewelers Row property gets zoning approval for residential condos

Jewelers Row property zoning permit

Philly's $500M effort to improve parks, libraries on hold until soda tax litigation resolved

Philadelphia Playground

New 'PennDOT Connects' program will engage communities in early project planning

Infrequently Asked Questions: What is a middle neighborhood?

Carroll - Tacony Northeast Philadelphia

Maps: How does Philly's population density compare to other cities?

Carroll - Center City Skyscrapers

Mural Arts Philadelphia announces artist roster for Monument Lab exhibition

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Design award goes to Philly's 'daring' 30th Street Station District plan

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Jim Kenney unveils Philadelphia's updated sustainability plan

Philadelphia finally opens first protected bike lanes

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U.S. Department of Transportation seeks ideas for redesign of Vine Street Expressway

Vine Street Expressway

Philly to adopt disaster protection plan for historic buildings

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Slew of protected bike lanes planned for Philly streets

Old City District presents Vision 2026 development goals

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DVRPC approves pedestrian bridge in Villanova, $7.6 million for TAP projects

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Two dozen parklets to pop up on Arch Street for AIA Convention

44th Street Parklet

Two-story restaurant coming to 40th Street trolley station

40th Street Trolley Car Station

ACT CEO: Turn Philly's Logan Circle back into a square

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NJ photogs explore decaying structures in name of preservation

Abandoned NJ Power plant

Five for Friday: Author Charles Leadbeater

Charles Leadbeater

Infrequently Asked Questions: When did Rittenhouse Square get its ritzy rep?

Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia releases city's first climate-readiness report

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Skyless Games to release 'Sim City'-like game based on Philly open data

City Hall Game

Commission approves master plan for Live! Hotel & Casino

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Infrequently Asked Questions: Why do avenues like Passyunk run diagonally?

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Headhouse Square is getting a modern makeover

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Fear of gentrification could be behind Point Breeze pop-up garden controversy

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Point Breeze Pop-Up shut down by L&I for second time

Point Breeze Pop-Up Sign

University City District unveils Philly's longest parklet yet

Longest Parklet

City releases final Greenworks progress report on sustainability plan

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Could a Point Breeze pop-up garden bring commerce back to 'The Breeze'?

Point Breeze Pop-Up Sign

Five exciting Philly projects on the horizon for 2016

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Featured Homes

Limited - The Hopkinson House - 604 S Washington Square 2206-08

FOR SALE! The Hopkinson House - Combination of two adjacent units to create a deluxe 1 bedroom plus den, 2 bathroom with a balcony overlooking Washington Square and the Center City skyline; this home has incredible potential. 1,443 sf | $550,000

Limited - The Academy House - 1420 Locust Street - 12a

FOR SALE! The Academy House - 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom corner unit offering gorgeous north-facing city vistas, an expansive master suite, incredible natural light and ample entertaining space. 1,524 sf | $499,900

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