design : Featured Stories

With its Master Plan update, the Navy Yard pushes the envelope on green development and stormwater management.

Looking to escape the Valentine's Day cynicism spiral? Try doing something simple, sustainable or educational for your loved one.

Is Kensington ready for loft living? These guys say yes, and they're transforming an industrial relic into a magnet for young urban pioneers.

The CDC and their stable of volunteer design professionals help community groups answer the big questions about the future of their neighborhoods' built environment.

Flying Kite helps celebrate 50 years of 'Inventing the Future' at the University City Science Center.

Small-scale manufacturing is alive and well in Philadelphia. Check out this striking slideshow featuring a duo of jewelry designers working out of a storefront in Bella Vista.

The local eco-friendly builders are bringing affordable, energy-efficient retail and residential spaces to Frankford Avenue.

The Franklin Fountain and Shane Confectionary pastry chef cooks up thoughtful, decadent treats with a local bent.

A chat with Story Bellows, co-director of the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, touches on tech, communication and urban innovation.

A Flying Kite-tastic gift guide with an emphasis on things local, edible and engaging.

Mezalick Stained Glass pairs an artisanal approach with cutting-edge restoration techniques, giving ailing works new life.

In Port Richmond, a former textile mill houses the region’s largest collection of artists, small manufacturers and entrepreneurs. 

A local boatbuilder was robbed of $8,500 worth of bronze that is being used on their latest project. Now he has taken to Kickstarter.

A talented core of 30-somethings with diverse backgrounds, a willingness to try new things and a clear vision keep UCD's impact strong.

Help bring Cesar Viveros' grand vision for Frankford murals to life and see art in a sacred space, right on the altar of historic St. Mark's.