Legislation

City Council Approves Lease for Local Non-Profit in Historic Headhouse Square Area

Philadelphia City Council has approved a lease allowing a non-profit to use part of Headhouse Square for public benefit. The agreement goes to the mayor for signature following council's 16-0 vote.

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City Council Approves Lease Amendment for Additional Office Space on Busy South Broad Street Corner

Developers eyeing coveted spot on Broad Street's vibrant intersection scored a major coup as the city council approved a key lease deal, paving the way for more offices to sprout up alongside trendy eateries and shops.

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City OKs Rent Hike and Larger Footprint at Troubled South Broad Street Medical Office Complex

Rent hikes and expanded offices are coming to a troubled medical complex on South Broad Street, as city council votes to boost the facility's rent by over half a million dollars. The change affects tenants at 1930 South Broad Street.

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City to Lease Land in Fairmount Park Area for New Public Green Space Under Century-Long Agreement

Residents in Sharswood will soon get a new pocket park, as city officials move to turn a vacant lot into green space under a long-term agreement with the housing authority. The move aims to beautify a neglected corner of Fairmount Park.

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City Leases Land to Biosolids Company Near Camden County Line Under Terms Yet Unrevealed

A Philadelphia-based company is set to start processing human waste on city-owned land near the Camden County line, sparking concerns about potential health impacts on nearby residents who breathe in contaminated air every day.

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City Approves Land Lease Deal Allowing Historic Philly Tours and Events in Franklin Square Boundaries

Philly's iconic Franklin Square is set to host more events and tours, as the city council approved a land lease deal that paves the way for Historic Philadelphia, Inc. to operate within the historic park boundaries.

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Fairmount Park Commission to Lease City Land to Center City District Group

A proposed 10-year lease deal would see the city surrender control over the three-acre site, currently home to a parking garage, to private developers, sparking concerns about gentrification and rising costs for taxpayers.

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