Aaron Moselle covers housing and community development for WHYY’s PlanPhilly, filing stories for both radio and web. He’s a native of the city and calls South Philadelphia home.
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Germantown residents are mobilizing against displacement: ‘People power is real’
With a nod to King's vision for America, grassroots organizers aim to empower residents to "fight for their neighborhoods" amid mounting affordability pressures.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17Affordable housing will remain a top issue in 2026 as lawmakers aim to help renters and expand supply amid an ongoing crisis.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00$84 million reboot: PHA seeks to transform vacant Germantown properties into 153 affordable rentals
The properties were part of Germantown Settlement’s vast real estate portfolio before the social services nonprofit was undone by scandal.
2 months ago
Listen 0:52Construction begins at Philly’s Westpark Apartments site
The Philadelphia Housing Authority project covers 1,000 units and is expected to cost upwards of $500 million to complete.
2 months ago
Philly’s housing market pains are expected to continue in 2026: ‘Everyone is kind of stuck’
With high home prices and mortgage rates, renters and homeowners still won’t have much mobility in the new year.
3 months ago
Philly City Council’s big housing push: What changed for renters, homeowners and developers in 2025
The mayor’s housing plan took center stage, but lawmakers also made it easier for certain renters to move and made life easier for affordable housing developers.
3 months ago
The mayor strongly opposed prioritizing the city's lowest-income households. Now, the H.O.M.E. initiative is set to add millions for repairs and preservation efforts.
3 months ago
Listen 1:06Philly’s William Way has raised the funds to renovate its historic home in Center City
The venerable nonprofit had planned to leave its longtime home on Spruce Street.
3 months ago
Listen 0:55The measure is expected to pass during a second and final vote scheduled for Council's final regular meeting of the year.
3 months ago
Listen 1:09Philadelphia wants residents’ input to shape the city’s future
The public survey is part of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s work to update the city’s comprehensive plan.
3 months ago
Listen 1:11Philadelphia Housing Authority will shrink staff in 2026 to cut operating expenses
The decision is meant to reduce operating costs as the agency works to remake its entire portfolio of affordable units.
4 months ago
Listen 1:05Philadelphia development would bring hundreds of affordable units to industrial site
The homes would be naturally occurring affordable housing. They would replace a vacant warehouse.
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