I have to disagree on the bus shelters, I think they look great. Sometimes simple is better IMHO. There are specific reasons for the design (by local firm Digsau) which are discussed in the linked article. These are good for the city as they come at no cost to tax payers and will generate revenue for the city.
"Nutter noted that the 600 shelters will nearly double the number currently located at SEPTA bus stops. He described the new shelters as “a triple win for the city. It’s a win for the bus and trolley riders who deserve new, more comfortable, well-lit and well-placed shelters. It’s a win for our city taxpayers who are benefitting from the more than $12 million investment by Intersection in new transportation infrastructure, so not only are these shelters not costing taxpayers a dime, but the shelters will generate additional predictable advertising revenue of $100 million over the next 20 years. And the third win is for the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities, which succeeded after years of attempts to get this project off the ground.”
http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/1...Wo1BFowkQU6.99