Legislation

City Council Moves to Rewrite Zoning Laws for Select Neighborhoods Bordering Historic Cobbs Creek Region

Councilmember Gauthier proposes rewriting zoning rules for areas bordering Cobbs Creek, changing "Special Purpose - Civic, Educational, Medical" zones to a different designation in the affected neighborhoods. Boundaries include Baltimore Avenue and Cobbs Creek Parkway.

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City Seeks to Buy Up Properties Around Popular West Philly Rec Centers for Potential Revitalization Efforts

City Council is seeking to acquire several properties in West Philly, including the Cibotti Recreation Center, for potential redevelopment. The area is bounded by Island Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, and other local streets and waterways.

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New Zoning District Created to Balance University Growth with Community Needs

Philadelphia's university neighborhoods are getting a new zoning overlay district to balance community needs with university growth. The University-Community Overlay District will create specific rules for development in areas surrounding colleges.

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City OKs Purchase of Land Near 31st and 32nd Streets for Future Development

The city will gain control over land bounded by 31st and 32nd Streets under terms outlined for city planning purposes. The acquisition includes parcels with improvements, per Councilmember Gauthier's legislation.

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City Council Weighs Changes to Allow More Philly Residents to Build Small Houses on Their Own Property Lots

Councilmembers Gauthier, Landau, Brooks, and O'Rourke propose easing rules for accessory dwelling units on Philly property lots, allowing more residents to build smaller homes.

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Philadelphia Housing Authority Gets Access to Small West Philly Land Parcel

This bill allows the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire a small parcel of land in West Philly for possible future development.

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City Purchases 20 Acres Along Schuylkill River for New Parks and Bike Path Extension

The City is buying land along the Schuylkill River for parks and transportation projects.

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Newsstands Get Green Light to Plug In Under Proposed City Ordinance Change

This bill allows a newsstand owner to install electrical conduits under 30th and Market Streets for their business.

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City Council Clears Way for Leases at Popular Southwest Philly Recreation Center

A long-awaited makeover could soon be in store for the Sayre Morris Recreation Center, as city officials voted to allow leasing of a key section to generate funds for upgrades. Local kids will reap the benefits of fresh facilities.

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City Council Axes Zoning Rules for Neighborhood Bounded by Arch, 50th, and Market Streets

Residents along the historic Avenue of the Arts may soon see a surge in new developments as City Council votes to relax zoning restrictions, paving the way for higher-density buildings and taller skyscrapers. The changes target areas near iconic landmarks like City Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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West Philly Zoning Map Changes Signed into Law

Council Votes to Increase Minimum Wage for City Workers, Boosting Pay for 16,000 Employees to $15 Per Hour Starting Next Year; Mayor Hopes Measure Will Stimulate Local Economy.

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Council Members Propose Zoning Changes for Southwest Philly Neighborhoods Along 54th Street Corridor

Property owners along the 54th Street corridor in Southwest Philly face potential zoning revamps, which could allow for taller buildings and denser development in a neighborhood long criticized for its commercial dominance over residential spaces.

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City Council Moves to Revamp Zoning Designations in Neighborhood Bounded by 50th Street and Springfield Avenue Streets

This bill changes the zoning designations for specific areas of land in a neighborhood bounded by 50th Street, Springfield Avenue, SEPTA Railroad Right-of-Way, and Warrington Avenue.

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Schuylkill River to City Hall: Neighborhood Zoning Map Rewrite Proposed Along Major Roads

Community groups are pushing for a major overhaul of the city's zoning map along the Schuylkill River, which would allow for more high-rise development and denser housing near Drexel University. Residents say it will bring much-needed affordability to the neighborhood.

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City of Philadelphia to Acquire 23,595-Square-Foot Land Parcel in Market Street Area

This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to buy a plot of land in the area bounded by Market Street, 39th Street, Ludlow Street, and 40th Street for a purpose that is not specified in the bill.

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City Sells Off North Philly Land Parcel to State Under Terms Approved by Council

Low-Income Homeowners Face Rent Hikes as Council Approves Measure Relaxing Affordable Housing Protections Philadelphia homeowners with incomes below 80% of area median will no longer be entitled to rent subsidies, potentially forcing thousands into housing insecurity, under new council-approved guidelines.

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City Allows Planter Installations Along Walnut Street Near Drexel University Campus

Walnut Street Cafe Owners See Boost in Business with Proposed Parking Meter Reprieve Under new city guidelines, parking meters along 22nd Street from South to Market would be turned off between 6pm and 10am, a move that could bring more customers to the area's restaurants and shops.

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Council Proposes Zoning Overhaul for West Philly Neighborhood Along Haverford to Belmont Avenues

Residents along a four-mile stretch of West Philadelphia are facing major changes as councilors push to rezone nearly two dozen neighborhoods, potentially paving the way for new development and gentrification in the area. Some long-time homeowners fear they'll be priced out by rising property values.

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Zoning Changes Set for Woodland Avenue Commercial Corridor as City Council Approves Land Use Shifts

Woodland Avenue business owners brace for change as city council votes to rezone a 2-block stretch, paving the way for taller buildings and more intense development in the historic commercial corridor.

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Zoning designations changed in West Philly area bounded by Arch Street and 54th Street.

Councilmember Bass's proposal would label swaths of West Philly as 'Innovation Districts', sparking concerns among residents about gentrification and increased commercial activity on quiet side streets. The changes could bring new shops and jobs to the area.

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