PlanPhilly Archive
A vacant Philadelphia factory on Broad Street may be adapted for affordable senior apartments
The five-story property in Philly’s Spring Garden section belongs to the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and has sat empty for years.
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Philly is unlocking $400M for housing. Here’s what that means for renters and homeowners
Mayor Parker's H.O.M.E. plan is entering a critical new phase. Advocates hope it helps the city's most vulnerable residents.
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A judge declined to halt renovations at FDR Park. Residents opposing the plan are trying again
A Philadelphia judge wrote that most of the work the residents object to is done, and future project phases only “endeavor to improve” the park.
2 days ago
West Philly tenants are racing to save 925 affordable rentals to prevent mass displacement
The subsidized units are among 12% of properties in the city that could lose their affordability restrictions over the next decade.
1 week ago
Listen 1:03Lawmakers were expected to pass the bills Thursday, but two landlords sued the body’s housing committee, alleging a violation of open meeting laws.
1 week ago
TerraPower Isotopes will manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in developing cancer treatments.
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Listen 0:55Mayor Parker budget plan could fund more library heating and air conditioning fixes next year
Philadelphia relies on libraries as heating and cooling centers, but they frequently close due to heat or air conditioning issues.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:58No new Philly anti-dumping initiatives in Parker’s third budget proposal
Parker’s $7 billion budget proposal would continue existing efforts to combat litter and illegal dumping and add funding for 125 cameras.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:05The investments are meant to bolster the mayor’s plan to create and preserve 30,000 housing units amid an affordable housing crisis.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:59‘Not salvageable’: Inside William Way’s decision to build a new Center City headquarters
The nonprofit plans to demolish its longtime home on Spruce Street to make way for a new building that will also feature affordable apartments.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:05City Council’s housing committee advanced the legislation after months of negotiations with the mayor’s administration and landlord advocates.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:17The sponsor of the proposed incineration ban pulled the bill from a vote at the last minute in January once it appeared to lack support.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:08The proposed City Council bills could benefit renters afraid of speaking out about their living conditions, fair housing advocates say.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:21Independent landlords argue the measure removes a critical tool for evicting problematic tenants, but housing advocates aren’t buying it.
1 month ago
Listen 1:31Philly historical commission designates ‘flashy’ Frankford movie palace
The Circle Theatre was once home to a 3,000-seat auditorium. The ornate property remains today, but it hasn’t shown movies for decades.
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