Housing

Georgetown is looking to curb the affordable housing crisis in coastal areas by offering assistance to young professionals.

The Delaware County Redevelopment Authority, which will manage the new land bank, released guidelines and is soliciting comments from the public.

The forum in Center City focused on how to preserve and grow the city’s limited supply of affordable housing.

The settlement will bring new affordable housing to the site and provide money to displaced residents.

The new coalition has already identified barriers in shelter access, such as proof of Delaware County residency requirements and low wages for homeless outreach workers.

There are multiple projects in the works to see how tiny home villages can help serve the unhoused population.

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.

Officials say approximately 80 firefighters were needed to get the flames under control.

Advocates say the report documents the pandemic’s impact on affordable housing units, but the full impact is still being examined.

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.

The initiative aims to both streamline the process and save time for inspectors who can forgo parking and travel between sites.

"My heart goes out to the family. My heart goes out to our members and their families," said Fire Chief Derrick Sawyer.

Community leaders and elected officials are convening to discuss how the county can address the affordable housing crisis.

Researchers explain how to cope with competitive housing markets, high inflation, and overall stress.

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia revitalizes more than 100 homes each year, largely with the help of private donations. The upgrades are free to homeowners.