Legislation

City Given Authority to Execute Deals and Sign Agreements for Delaware River Waterfront Development

Philadelphia Renters Could Face Mandatory Lease Renewals Under New Council Proposal, Forcing Landlords to Offer Tenants a 90-Day Extension of Current Terms to Maintain Stability in Rent-Regulated Buildings.

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City Hall Overhauls Zoning Rules to Lure Waterfront Developers with Height Bonuses and Eased Setbacks

City zoning rules are being rewritten to offer height bonuses and relaxed setbacks to developers building along the Delaware River waterfront, in a bid to attract new investment.

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Riverfront Zoning Laws Get Overhaul to Spur Growth and Preserve Historic Charm Downtown

Zoning regulations in the Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District are being revised to promote economic growth, preserve historic resources, and improve public access to the waterfront. Changes aim to support the city's Master Plan for the area.

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Philadelphia Zoning Code Overhauled to Spur Waterfront Development with Mixed-Use Communities

Low-Income Philly Families Could See Increased Access to Affordable Healthcare with New City Council Proposal A proposed amendment to the city's Medicaid managed care contract would require health insurers to cover more preventative services for low-income residents, including dental and vision care.

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Waterfront Pier Owners Must Inspect and Report on Structures Every Three Years Under New City Rule

Thousands of Philly Row Home Owners Face Higher Taxes Due to Newly Passed Measure Adjusting Assessment Formula Philadelphia homeowners with row houses could see their property taxes increase by hundreds or even thousands of dollars under a new city ordinance revising the assessment formula for residential properties.

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