5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: December 3, 2018

5th Square Holiday Party, Mayor Kenney at Design Advocacy Group, Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: November 12, 2018

Washington Ave Meeting, ‘10-Minute Communities” event, Women Led Happy Hour Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 31, 2018

Neighborhood Slow Zone Campaign Resources, Center City Transpo Survey, Reviving Vine report Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: October 23, 2018

Neighborhood Slow Zones, Meet-and-Greet with Councilwoman Helen Gym, Vision Zero One Year In Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: October 10, 2018

Delaware Waterfront Transit, 'Missing Middle' Housing Event, Support 1 Dock Street! Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: October 2, 2018

Petition for Free Election Day SEPTA, Roosevelt Blvd speed cams pass, Delaware Waterfront Transit Study Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Kenney to enforce Center City bus lanes, Canvass Saturday for Malcolm Kenyatta, Just Streets Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Harrisburg's six Vision Zero bills, Lime Bike hiring in Philly, Kenney transpo plan release date Continue reading

Map: Low-hanging fruit on the Vision Zero High Injury Network

Philadelphia’s process for adding traffic calming devices like speed cushions has some high hurdles for neighbors, but did you know you can request an all-way stop sign by simply writing a letter? While it doesn’t guarantee a new stop sign will be installed, your letter serves as legal notification of dangerous street conditions. The request triggers Philadelphia Streets Department to conduct a safety study, and legally obliges them to follow the results of the study. Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: September 11, 2018

Bus network redesign lessons, Philly still outpacing suburbs, Last call for Citizens Planning Institute Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: September 5, 2018

Boulevard Speed Cameras Vote Today, Vidas for Council, Come to Our Party Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: August 28, 2018

Make Woodland Ave safe for pedestrians, Transit advocacy kick-off, Krasner's bad call Continue reading

Newsletter: CityLab/PlanPhilly at the Rail Park, Transit Advocacy Kick-Off, Urbanist Job Board

Come to our Transit Committee kick-off this Wednesday, August 29th at Industrious! Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: August 14, 2018

Props for Free Streets, Transit Advocacy Kick-off, Job Growth and Transit Continue reading

Philly YIMBY Newsletter #3

(32 units, mixed-use, on top of the 40th St.El Station) The Philly YIMBY ('Yes in My Backyard') newsletter highlights the latest zoning appeals for urbanist-friendly infill housing with 5 or more units, mixed uses, and low parking. Sign up to receive our newsletter and alerts about projects and meetings in your area, or to volunteer with Philly YIMBY. Send tips about RCO meetings, developers, renderings, and local chatter to [email protected], or post about it in the Philly YIMBY Facebook group.    Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: August 7, 2018

Free Streets on North Broad this Saturday Continue reading

Newsletter: Free Streets on North Broad this Saturday

The third Philly Free Streets is happening this Saturday on North Broad Street, with miles of streets closed to cars and open for people-powered fun and recreation Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: August 1, 2018

RIP Paper transfers. Now let's end the $1 transfer penalty! Continue reading

5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: JULY 24, 2018

The case for the Chestnut Transit Way, Washington Ave Gateway walk, Society Hill downzoning Continue reading

5th Square Weekly Newsletter: July 16, 2018

Image: JVM Studio Old City District is hosting a meeting asking people to reenvision the park space at 2nd and Market next to Christ Church. Continue reading