Legislation

Property Owners in Third Councilmanic District Get New Affordable Housing Incentive

Philadelphia Homeowners May Be Able to Build Affordable Housing Without Breaking the Bank; Proposed Plan Allows Property Owners to Donate Land and Reduce Development Costs.

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Philadelphia Council Votes to Loosen Affordable Housing Sale Rules Amid Affordable Housing Shortage

Low-income Philadelphians may soon have fewer safeguards protecting their affordable housing as city council approves changes allowing developers to sell units at market rate, sparking concerns about gentrification.

221017

City Council Proposes New Zoning District for Growing Neighborhood Along Norris Street Corridor

This bill proposed to change the zoning designation of a specific area in Philadelphia, bounded by Norris Street, American Street, Berks Street, and 3rd Street.

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