Legislation

City Seeks Land Along Delaware River for New Parks and Recreational Spaces Along Tacony Creek

Residents living near the Delaware River could see new green spaces as soon as next year, with a proposed purchase of 15 acres stretching from Tacony Street to the Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch. The city's Parks and Recreation Department would oversee development of the new parkland, bringing much-needed recreational facilities to a long-overlooked waterfront area.

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City of Philadelphia to Buy Land in East Auburn Street Area

This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to purchase a piece of land in the area bounded by Trenton Avenue, East Auburn Street, Tulip Street, and East Rush Street.

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City Purchases Land Along Delaware River and Kensington & Tacony Trail for Public Recreation

This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to purchase and acquire land along the Delaware River and Kensington & Tacony Trail for public recreation use.

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Haddington Urban Renewal Area Plan Gets Eighth Amendment Approval

This bill approves an amendment to a redevelopment plan for the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, including additional land acquisition and relocation services.

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City Purchases Indiana Avenue Property in Low-Cost Deal to Expand Municipal Ownership Downtown

Philadelphia Could Impose Fines on Developers Who Fail to Meet Affordable Housing Requirements A new proposal would penalize developers up to $10,000 per unit if they don't meet the city's affordable housing quotas, targeting gentrification in rapidly changing neighborhoods.

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City Council OKs Revised Plan to Rebuild South Central Urban Renewal Area with More Land and Services

This bill approves the fourteenth amendment to the redevelopment proposal for the South Central Urban Renewal Area, allowing for additional land acquisition and relocation services.

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Council Advances Redevelopment Plan for East Poplar Urban Renewal Area with New Land Acquisitions and Rezonings

This bill amends a 1959 ordinance for redevelopment in the East Poplar Urban Renewal Area, allowing for additional land acquisition and changing the proposed use of some properties.

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Philadelphia Council Approves Revised Plan for Model Cities Redevelopment Amid Additional Land Acquisitions

A long-stalled revitalization effort in North Philly got new life as the city council approved revised plans to redevelop 200 acres, clearing the way for more homes and businesses, but also displacement for some residents.

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