
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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Mayor Parker exploring 100% tax abatement for Philly properties in underinvested communities
The proposal may violate state law. It comes as the administration seeks to expand the city’s housing supply amid an ongoing crisis.
4 months ago
Listen 1:07The affordable housing complex is gone, but a new development will rise in its place following a legal settlement with the city.
4 months ago
Listen 1:14The $6.3 billion plan is designed to help address Philadelphia's deepening affordable housing crisis.
4 months ago
Listen 1:15Philly lawmaker wants to add ‘muscles’ and ‘teeth’ to city’s property maintenance code
City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke is set to introduce a legislative package designed to protect tenants and hold landlords accountable.
4 months ago
Listen 1:00Philly City Council weighs zoning tweak for ‘Turn the Key’ projects
The legislation is designed to make it easier for developers to build homes in certain sections of the city.
5 months ago
Uncertain future for blighted Philly properties once part of Germantown Settlement empire
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has committed to rehabbing and renting the properties, but an anti-blight nonprofit could end up with them instead.
5 months ago
‘No more important issue’: Mayor Parker outlines ambitious housing plan amid ongoing crisis
Monday’s address provided the first substantive details of the administration’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative.
5 months ago
After long hiatus, Philadelphia Land Bank will begin bidding on vacant properties
The public agency’s board of directors approved an agreement with the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office on Saturday.
5 months ago
West Oak Lane tenants say their landlord illegally collected rent for months. Now they’re suing
The class-action complaint calls on Odin Properties to make Bentley Manor safe and repay tenants who unlawfully paid rent.
5 months ago
Listen 1:13Philly rental inspections are complaint-driven. Housing advocates want to change that
Unlike other big cities, rental properties are not inspected proactively. Amid an affordable housing crisis, advocates say that’s putting low-income tenants at risk.
5 months ago
Listen 1:12‘They need it now’: Parker proposes ‘historic’ investment to expand Philly’s housing supply
The mayor’s latest budget proposal calls on the city to borrow $800 million to create and preserve more affordable and market-rate units across the city.
5 months ago
Listen 0:57Philly tax sales resumed nearly a year ago. The land bank still hasn’t bid on any properties
The public agency has funding to acquire new parcels for affordable housing and community gardens, but is still not a priority bidder.
5 months ago
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