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Housing

A homeless person is shown sleeping under an umbrella.
Speak Easy
Health

Shedding light on homeless youth, America’s ‘invisible children’

Homelessness is perhaps a bigger problem among our nation’s youth than you may have imagined. And they are right here in our backyard.

8 years ago

Prospective renters Lisa Schaufler (left) and Alyssa Koenigsberg tour a brownstone in Society Hill. (Natalie Piserchio for WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Urban Planning

In renters’ market, Philly landlords cut prices and offer enticements to woo tenants

With lots of new apartments under constructions, Philly landlords say they're showing apartments many more times than usual to find new tenants.

8 years ago

Listen 5:28
A woman uses a hand drill as another woman looks on
Community

Volunteers refresh Philly homes languishing in shadow of opioid epidemic

Powered by scores of volunteers, Rebuilding Together Philadelphia does repairs for low-income seniors and veterans four times a year. Lately, it's been at work in Kensington.

8 years ago

A row of suburban townhomes; vinyl siding, shrubs, and blue skies
Politics & Policy

Seeking to bolster affordable housing in N.J., group calls for $600 million in tax credits

The philanthropic group Fund for New Jersey is offering recommendations to help those struggling with high housing costs.

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Just ‘cause: Jones introduces surprise bill aimed at preventing surprise evictions

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Henon wants more transparency from landlords

8 years ago

Israel Reyes, 61, recently lived on the Conrail Train tracks in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood. He recieved assistance to move into a studio apartment since the clean-up began. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Housing comes first at Philly program for homeless heroin users

Pathways to Housing Pa. uses what's called a "housing-first" approach. Its program for those with severe opioid addiction is one of the first of its kind in the country.

8 years ago

Listen 5:57
A woman with white hair stands in front of her yellow house, holding her white haired dog
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

Listen 0:00
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

Listen 0:00
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

PlanPhilly
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

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