Legislation

Ridge Avenue, Indiana Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue Zoning Designations to Be Altered

Neighbors on popular shopping strips are reeling as a proposed zoning overhaul threatens to displace beloved businesses and transform the character of their communities forever. The plan could impact scores of small shop owners on Ridge Avenue, Indiana Avenue, and Hunting Park Avenue.

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Northwest Philly Zoning Overhaul Underway as City Council Targets Germantown Avenue Business District

A proposed zoning overhaul for Northwest Philly's busiest streets would transform the face of the Germantown Avenue business district, adding new office space and potentially pricing out some long-time small businesses along the strip.

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Plan Adopted for Former St. Mary's Church Property Near Gay and Silverwood Streets

This bill changes the zoning designation of a specific area in Philadelphia bounded by Silverwood Street, Gay Street, Baker Street, and Carson Street, and adopts a Master Plan for the former St.

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Council proposed major zoning changes in Philadelphia neighborhoods bounded by major streets.

This bill changes the zoning map in two areas of Philadelphia and adopts a master plan for Philadelphia University.

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North Philly Neighborhoods Welcome New Medical Offices with City Council Zoning Code Revision Taking Effect Immediately

Medical offices are now allowed in North Central Philadelphia after a zoning code revision took effect immediately, paving the way for new facilities to open in previously restricted areas. The change affects specific neighborhoods around streets including 20th Street and Ridge Avenue.

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City Council Sets New Rules for Delaware River Waterfront Zoning To Boost Walkability and Green Space

Philadelphia Tenants Face Rent Hikes as City Council Considers Bill to Freeze Inflation-Adjusted Leases on Long-Term Rentals, Citing Growing Affordability Crisis for Low-Income Families.

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