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

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

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

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

(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

Free Streets on North Broad this Saturday Continue reading

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

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

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

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

Support housing! Check back here for the latest zoning appeals for urbanist-friendly infill housing projects 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 sign up to volunteer with Philly YIMBY. Send tips about RCO meetings, developers, renderings, and local hearsay to [email protected], or post about it in our Facebook group.    Continue reading

5th Square co-chair Dena Driscoll writes about making Philadelphia more accessible for our oldest and youngest citizens in the Inquirer's public space series. Continue reading

(Photo: Jeff Fusco | Philly Mag) Read about SEPTA's big bus network redesign initiative, and want to help advocate for better, more frequent bus service? Join our new Transit Committee. Continue reading

Google Images: Roosevelt Boulevard Call your State Senator TODAY to support SB172, authorizing a speed camera pilot on Roosevelt Boulevard, one of America's most notoriously dangerous roads. Continue reading

We have ONE DAY to stop Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell's regressive parking minimums bill! Read more about how you can help in this week's newsletter. Continue reading

Get a limited edition 5th Square 'City Hall' t-shirt, and help us elect urbanists to City Council Continue reading

Zombie parking bill is back on Council's agenda this week. We need your help to stop it. Continue reading

5th Square's Election Day Endorsements Continue reading

5th Square's 2018 Election Endorsements Continue reading

5th Square is proud to endorse two candidates for State Representative in this year's 2018 Democratic primary elections:Dan Martino for the 177th District, and Malcolm Kenyatta for the 181st District.  Continue reading