Legislation

City Creates "Opportunity Zones" Program to Bring Affordable Workforce Housing to Underdeveloped Neighborhoods Throughout Philadelphia

Low-Income Families May Lose Homeless Services Amid Proposed Cuts to City's Budget; Council Members Worry About Long-Term Consequences for Vulnerable Population. New Law Requires Large Developments in Philly to Include Affordable Housing Units, Aimed at Curbing Gentrification and Preserving Community Character.

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City Transfers Land Parcel on Ellsworth Street to PAID for Affordable Housing Project

The city will transfer ownership of a parcel of land on Ellsworth Street to PAID, which plans to develop affordable housing for seniors. The property, located at 921-27 Ellsworth Street, includes improvements and is being conveyed under certain terms and conditions.

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City Unveils Plan to Sell Dickinson Street Landholdings to Authority for Development and Economic Boost

Councilmember DiCicco's plan to sell city-owned land at Dickinson Street will soon be up for review, transferring title for "nominal consideration" to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.

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City-Owned Lot on New Market Street Sold to Private Purchaser for $24,000

Philadelphia City Council Votes Down Proposal to Limit Airbnb Rentals in Residential Neighborhoods Despite Outcry from Community Groups and Homeowners Associations. The measure, which aimed to restrict short-term rentals in single-family homes, would have affected thousands of homeowners who use platforms like Airbnb to supplement their income.

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