Legislation

Model Cities Urban Renewal Area Redevelopment Plan Gets Major Amendment Approval

City Council voted down a contentious proposal to tax ride-hailing companies, rejecting a measure that would have generated up to $10 million annually for Philly's streets and infrastructure.

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City Council Approves Plan to Acquire 15 More Properties in Sharswood Neighborhood Through Urban Renewal Efforts

Homeowners in Sharswood face uncertain futures as City Council votes to seize up to 15 more properties through urban renewal efforts, expanding a program already criticized by some residents who were forced out years ago.

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Council proposed a plan to acquire more land for residential, institutional, and commercial uses in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.

Philadelphia City Council approves plan to acquire 68 properties in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area for residential, institutional, and commercial uses. The Redevelopment Authority will provide relocation services as required by law.

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Philadelphia Council Approves Plan to Redevelop 1,074 Properties in Model Cities Urban Renewal Area

This bill approves a plan to redevelop an area of Philadelphia known as Model Cities, which involves acquiring land for residential and commercial uses, providing relocation services, and updating existing urban renewal and relocation plans.

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