PlanPhilly Archive
After 2 centuries, this historic Mt. Airy home may be demolished
The city recently determined that the Leibert House is “imminently dangerous.” It’s unclear if its owners will move to repair the property.
4 days ago
Listen 1:13Philly’s next budget includes funding for proactive rental inspections, modular home factories
The $7.1 billion plan contains many of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing priorities, but none of the staffing requests made by elected officials.
6 days ago
Listen 0:50Trump budget proposal threatens Philly’s effort to increase supply of deeply affordable units
Amid an affordable housing crisis, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is spending billions to expand its portfolio of subsidized units.
1 week ago
Listen 1:11The bill is part of a broader effort to increase the capacity of the Fair Housing Commission, which is responsible for policing a variety of renter protections.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:05Philly homeownership program launches first project in 8th District
Elected officials and residents gathered Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony on the 1600 block of West Venango Street.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:00Advocates say additional staffing would enable employees to prepare more cases for administrative hearings, positioning the agency to make more rulings.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:25Need a hoe, nut wheel or corn shucker? Philly’s new farm tool library has community gardens covered
The Agriculture Resource Center in West Fairmount Park will lend tools and offer free skills workshops.
1 month ago
Listen 1:01Philadelphia Housing Authority to develop long-vacant Fairhill lot, benefitting low-income seniors
Amid a shortage of senior housing, the project will bring deeply affordable apartments for older adults and new homeownership opportunities to the neighborhood.
1 month ago
Listen 0:52Henry Tetlow helped shape America’s cosmetics industry with more affordable — less caustic — face powders before his company collapsed into a family feud.
1 month ago
Affordable senior housing in Philadelphia expands with new Overbrook apartment development
Named after Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, which once occupied the site, the building addresses a critical need for affordable housing.
1 month ago
Fair housing advocates hope the decision empowers more tenants to speak out in a city where fears of retaliation run deep.
1 month ago
Listen 1:09Customers, advocates and experts outlined the limited tools the city has to control costs during a hearing on rising utility bills.
1 month ago
Listen 0:55West Philly tenants are pushing Mayor Parker to preserve 925 units of affordable housing
Starting in early July, the vast portfolio of properties can be marketed to the general public. Housing advocates fear that could displace thousands.
1 month ago
Listen 1:21A fight over vacant Philly lots is exposing tensions in Mayor Parker’s housing plan
The Turn the Key program promised affordable homeownership. Critics say many residents are priced out, raising the question: Who is "affordable housing" for?
2 months ago
Listen 5:13Former Southwest Philly refinery site will become home to nuclear life science facility
The company plans to manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in cancer treatment trials starting in 2029.
2 months ago
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