Legislation

City Council Asks Voters To Weigh In On New Division To Boost Job Training Opportunities

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Steep Fees for Street Tree Maintenance Under New Council Proposal Under the proposal, homeowners who damage or kill street trees may be slapped with a hefty $500 fine on top of costly repairs to restore the tree's damage.

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Port Richmond Neighborhood Improvement District Extension Approved to Keep Investing in Area Revitalization Efforts

Community Land Trust Measure Advances with Proposal for Citywide Expansion, Offering Low-Income Homebuyers More Affordable Options and Community Control Over Development Decisions.

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City Council Unveils Plan to Transform 14 Acres of University City into Thriving Mixed-Use Hub

This bill rezones a 14-acre area in University City to allow for mixed-use development with office space, residential units, retail, and research facilities.

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City Council Proposes Incentives for Developers to Revitalize Vacant Properties Across Philadelphia Neighborhoods

City Council proposes incentives for developers to revitalize vacant properties with up to half rebate on outstanding municipal debts owed by property owners. The program aims to encourage rapid development in Philadelphia's neighborhoods.

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Philadelphia PAID Seeks 113 Million in State Funds to Bolster City Revitalization Efforts

This bill allows the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to apply for $113 million in state funds to support various development projects across Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia City Council Launches Community Reinvestment Commission to Boost Neighborhood Investment Efforts

Low-income Philly residents will soon have more say in where new housing developments are built under a proposed city council measure requiring public input on projects receiving tax incentives. Hundreds of local properties could be redeveloped with community-led plans.

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Council proposed major overhaul of Philadelphia's commerce and community development laws.

This bill renames and reorganizes existing laws related to community development and economic growth in Philadelphia.

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