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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‘We deserve much better’: Critics oppose Philly’s plan for evaluating Sixers arena proposal
Experts supporting the Save Chinatown Coalition say the city is doing a disservice to its residents.
3 years ago
Philly bills seek to stem ‘tidal wave’ of expiring affordable housing units
The legislation places new requirements on property owners who operate federally-backed affordable housing units.
3 years ago
‘As weak as it gets’: Philadelphia’s housing market is struggling to blossom this spring
Mortgage rates are still high. And home prices are still overvalued, saddling buyers and sellers with an affordability problem that won’t budge.
3 years ago
Trouble in Germantown: Potential YWCA developer is struggling to find funding
The historic property has sat vacant for years, frustrating neighbors who want to see it become a neighborhood asset again.
3 years ago
Drivers beware: PPA is stepping up enforcement of Philly bike lanes
Starting in May, the parking authority will have a unit dedicated to ticketing cars parked in bike lanes.
3 years ago
Could a Sixers arena ‘completely transform’ Market East?
Real estate experts say the struggling stretch of Philly needs more investment. But opponents worry the project will destroy an irreplaceable neighborhood.
3 years ago
Listen 6:11Philly mayoral candidates talk affordable housing and development
The forum in Center City focused on how to preserve and grow the city’s limited supply of affordable housing.
3 years ago
Philly reaches deal with property owner over the future of UC Townhomes
The settlement will bring new affordable housing to the site and provide money to displaced residents.
3 years ago
Philly mayoral candidates target vacant land for affordable housing
Philly already disposes of city-owned land for affordable housing projects. But making this campaign plank a scalable solution presents obstacles for Philly’s next mayor.
3 years ago
‘A dream come true’: YouthBuild Philly celebrates permanent home for public charter school
The established charter school is refurbishing a former PECO building to continue assisting young adults with obtaining high school diplomas and workforce training.
3 years ago
Philly landlords have reservations about effort to ban private firms from enforcing evictions
In Philadelphia, many evictions are enforced by a for-profit law firm, known as the landlord-tenant officer. Supporters say it’s cheaper and more efficient.
3 years ago
Philadelphia is moving closer to selling the Roundhouse. Residents say it shouldn’t be demolished
The city has said it would release a request for proposal sometime this year.
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