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Housing

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Politics & Policy

Voting Block: What will N.J.’s next governor do about the decline in housing affordability?

Although taxes are a top issue in this year's race for governor, Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Democrat Phil Murphy housing affordability is getting little play.

8 years ago

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SafeSpace, formally the Rick VanStory Center, closed its doors after losing a state contract. (Camilia Jones for WHYY)
Community

Facing closure amid police probe, Wilmington homeless shelter gets lifeline

An anonymous $10,000 grant will help a Wilmington homeless shelter stay open after a police investigation into missing funds threatened to close the facility.

8 years ago

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Councilman Al Taubenberger said some property owners have become homeless through the urban squatting scam. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philly Council takes aim at urban squatting scam

Philadelphia City Council is working to close a legal loophole that prevents evictions — even when a house is rented out by someone who doesn't own the place.

8 years ago

Tim Evans, the research director at New Jersey Future, says towns and cities will have to offer more diverse housing to attract millennials.
Politics & Policy

Diverse housing options proposed to keep millennials in N.J.

A land-use policy organization is recommending that New Jersey towns make some changes so millennials don't continue to migrate to other states.

8 years ago

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Urban Planning

Anti-foreclosure bill improved after summerlong simmer, officials say

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Q&A with Joe DeFelice, the HUD regional administrator from Mayfair

8 years ago

The future site of the Mamie Nichols Townhomes, 1400-1428 South Taylor Street, in Point Breeze, Philadelphia. (Google Maps)
Speak Easy
Urban Planning

Point Breeze needs development without displacement

The story of gentrification is not unique to Philadelphia, but I'm concerned with the current tone of discussion around development.

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

It’s not brain surgery: HUD Sec. Carson discusses housing policy in Philly

8 years ago

Ben Carson, secretary of Housing and Urban Development, is shown speaking with city and housing officials at a shelter in Columbus, Ohio, in April. (AP Photo/Dake Kang, file)
Speak Easy
Community

As Carson visits Philly, let’s call for a stronger, fairer HUD

With so many crises since Donald Trump’s inauguration day in January, it’s hard to know where to place one’s atte ...

8 years ago

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Down the Shore
Community

Elderly couple killed in retirement community fire

Authorities say an elderly New Jersey couple was killed when a fast-moving fire roared through their home in a retirement community in Oc ...

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Four reasons why Philadelphia is gentrifying

8 years ago

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Down the Shore
Courts & Law

2 N.J. contracting companies allegedly scammed Sandy victims

State authorities allege that contractors doing business along the Jersey Shore used deceptive practices to obtain more than $1.3 million ...

8 years ago

Hundreds of vacant homes in Delaware are set to be remodeled, like this one in New Castle. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Gov. Carney signs legislation to reduce vacant properties

Gov. Carney signed legislation that aims to prevent vacant properties. Tiea Thornton said she enjoys living in her New Castle neig ...

8 years ago

 Mary Griffin has lived in the same home in Philadelphia's Brewerytown for almost 40 years. This summer she had to pack up and move because her landlord sold the house she rented. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

In Philadelphia’s rapidly changing Brewerytown, a neighborhood’s gain is one resident’s loss

Brewerytown has changed. Its close proximity to the park, public transportation, and Center City has made it one of Philadelphia’s ...

8 years ago

 The scene following the 2013 building collapse at 22nd and Market streets in Center City Philadelphia. (NewsWorks, file)
Speak Easy
Urban Planning

Licenses & Inspections’ unresponsiveness makes Philadelphia less safe

The property code enforcement system is broken. The evidence is out on display for all to see. And it would be imprudent to think the cit ...

8 years ago

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