Legislation

City Council Seeks to Revamp Zoning Around 30th Street Station With New Residential Overlay District

Residents and businesses around 30th Street Station could see changes with new zoning rules that prioritize dense, mixed-income housing and allow more flexibility for developers. Under the proposed overlay district, several properties along Baltimore Avenue would be rezoned.

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Green Roofs Gain Zoning Edge in Philly as Council Eyes Easier Construction Rules Now

Green roofs gain advantage in Philly zoning rules, allowing for smaller residential plots with approved green roof installations in some areas.

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Philadelphia Council Proposes Building Height Rule Change in Certain Residential Districts

Attached houses in Philadelphia's residential areas may soon be required to set back or limit their height if most surrounding homes are only two stories tall. The new rules would affect buildings with multiple units across from smaller homes.

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Point Breeze East Renewal Plan Clears Council, Paving Way for Twelve New Residential Properties

Philadelphia's 30th Street Station is one step closer to a major makeover, with city council voting to allow Amtrak to expand the station into adjacent parking lots, promising commuters more space and better amenities in the process. The project will displace several hundred cars from what is currently a surface parking lot along John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

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Philadelphia Council Rezones Large Residential Areas Allowing Smaller Lots and Tighter Yards Citywide

Property owners in over 75% of Philly neighborhoods will be allowed to build smaller homes on lots once zoned for larger properties, sparking concerns about overcrowding and affordability in traditionally single-family home areas.

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New Kensington and Fishtown Redevelopment Proposal Gets Fourth Amendment Approval

Philadelphia Homeowners Warned of Potential Eminent Domain as Council Considers Bill to Seize 100+ Vacant Lots for Affordable Housing Development Under the plan, hundreds of Philadelphia residents who own vacant lots could lose control over their properties if council approves legislation allowing city officials to seize them for affordable housing projects.

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