Philly startup awarded $450K to ‘change the face’ of real estate development

Camden officials touted an increase in market-rate housing prices by touring a zip code deemed the “hottest” in the Philadelphia region.

Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. wants to crack down on property owners who are breaking zoning laws to make a buck. He’s willing to change the zoning code citywide to do it.

A collision of market forces and higher subsidies is creating new opportunities for residents with very low incomes.