Legislation

Free Library to Occupy Space at 1500 Spring Garden Street Under New Lease Terms with City Agency

Low-Income Seniors Face Rent Hike, Advocates Alarmed by Proposed Increase in Subsidy Program Fees Philadelphia's subsidized housing program is set to raise rent for low-income seniors, sparking concerns among advocates who warn that higher costs will displace vulnerable residents from their homes.

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Fairmount Avenue Business Owners Get Green Light for Wheelchair Lift and Planter Installation

Fairmount Avenue business owners Robert Ullman & Vann Ou get permission to build and maintain a wheelchair lift and planter at their property. The installation will encroach onto city right-of-way.

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City Council Moves to Shield Sidewalks from Intrusive Wheelchair Ramps and Decks

A proposed law would have forced homeowners with raised decks and wheelchair ramps to relocate or renovate, sparking concerns among property owners who claim it's an overreach of city authority. But will Philly's building codes change for good?

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Council proposed curb and sidewalk paving standards to match existing neighborhoods.

Property owners must now match new sidewalk and curb repairs with existing ones when making accessibility improvements. Historic neighborhoods will be preserved by maintaining a uniform look.

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Rimas Properties Cleared to Build Raised Plaza on South Street Sidewalk to Accommodate Retail Tenants and ADA Requirements

Rimas Properties cleared to build raised plaza on South Street sidewalk for accessibility and retail access. The property at 1352 South Street will feature a raised plaza to comply with disability laws and serve customers.

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Council proposed new city code requiring accessible dwellings in newly constructed homes

Philadelphia's new construction laws require zero-step entrances and wider doors for single and multi-family dwellings, aiming to improve accessibility for residents with disabilities under "VisitAbility" standards.

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