Housing

Council President Darrell Clarke is moving forward with legislation aimed at limiting the development of apartment buildings in his North Philly district.

The renovation of the shopping center, part of a larger South Quarter Crossing project that will also encompass Quartermaster Plaza, is slated to break ground in early 2020.

Saying America has a “housing affordability crisis,” Booker’s proposal also seeks to end restrictive zoning laws that keep low-cost housing out of many communities.

A bill requiring Philadelphia landlords to certify all rental units as lead-free could pass into law by the end of June.

Johnson’s ban on bay windows and balconies in Point Breeze and Grays Ferry could hit Mayor Jim Kenny’s desk to be signed into law as soon as next week.

Affordable housing isn’t just a city problem. Suburbs and rural areas are experiencing a shortage of affordable rentals too.

“I don’t believe people should lose their homes over a fee,’ said Gordon. “We have two or three generations living in a home they could be evicted from because of the title.”

“Heard” features stories from people who’ve lived on the street.

Philadelphia voters in Tuesday’s primary election will help determine the future of City Council — and of policies to deal with the city’s affordable housing crisis.

Philadelphia homeownership is on the decline. For the first time in 2017, more homes were occupied by renters than homeowners. 

On the 34th anniversary of the MOVE bombing, 16 of the homes that were destroyed are newly rebuilt and residents have begun to move in.

Tens of thousands of poor children — all of them American citizens or legal residents — could lose their housing under a new rule proposed Friday by the Trump administration.

Gym introduced a bill on Thursday that would guarantee free legal representation for renters under 200 percent of federal poverty guideline, or $33,820 for a household of two.

Main Line developers helped the Community College of Philadelphia build the Hamilton, now leasing in Center City.