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Real Estate

The empty lot at 13th and Bainbridge Streets in South Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

South Philly lots named in FBI case against Kenyatta Johnson targeted for land trust

City-owned lots at the center of a soured redevelopment deal that ended with federal corruption charges are back on the market — with an unexpected twist.

2 weeks ago

A rendering by Stamm Development of a five-unit condo project planned for 1513 Christian Street (Stamm Development)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

How to shape Philly development in 2021

If you want a voice in community development, find avenues to engage beyond the comment threads, writes Camille Boggan.

2 weeks ago

Architectural rendering of the apartment building proposal for the Painted Bride site from Atrium Design Group (Courtesy of Atrium Design Group)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Isaiah Zagar’s Painted Bride mosaic could survive in new plan for Old City site

The latest plans to redevelop the Old City Painted Bride HQ include the iconic tilework, marking a departure from past plans to tear down the mosaic.

2 weeks ago

Jewelers Row in the 700 block of Sansom Street as a demolition crew makes way for a new condo tower on Jan. 22, 2020. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Demolition in Philly dropped by half in 2020 — Is that a good thing?

The finding cheers preservationists but forecasts a possible slowdown in development in the city heading in 2021.

3 weeks ago

Construction at 1324 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

COVID didn’t stop Philly’s construction boom, but signs point to slowdown in 2021

Experts who monitor development trends say the future for dense cities like Philadelphia remains something of a question mark heading into 2021.

4 weeks ago

Bryheim Murray and Kyle Easley, partners and owners of BKP Development Group. (Photo by Ritchie King)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

These Black developers want to show by example how to make it in a difficult, expensive industry

Bryheim Murray, of BKP group, recognizes that it’s a white industry and, because of that, it’s inherently harder for Black people to get involved.

4 weeks ago

Homes across from Fairmount Park at 33rd and Clifford streets. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City Council creates Strawberry Mansion conservation district — a first for an ‘underrepresented’ community

The new regulations limit building height and ban some exterior building materials as well as roof decks.

1 month ago

City Council President Darrell Clarke announced the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative in Philadelphia’s South Kensington neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly passes first-ever development impact tax, delays abatement reductions for another year

The new revenue generated by the 1% tax on residential development is intended to send millions of dollars towards new affordable housing projects.

1 month ago

A close-up of Lance Haver
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Neighbors are winning concessions from developers — but not affordable housing

As Philadelphia sees a boom in multifamily construction, community groups are negotiating with developers. Affordable housing is an elusive target.

1 month ago

(Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Money
Broke in Philly

Wondering what to do with your savings? A new study says ‘renting and investing’ is smarter than home buying in Philly metro

The study found that housing prices in the Philadelphia metro are about 10% higher than what the long-term cost trends suggest they should be.

1 month ago

Construction workers on the job at 19th and Reed streets in South Philadelphia in March 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Broke in Philly

Philadelphia moves toward creating a new construction tax and delaying abatement change

City Council is close to an agreement on a bill that would create a new tax on residential construction and push back a change to the city’s controversial development subsidy.

2 months ago

(Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Money
Billy Penn

Less than a week before deadline, Wells Fargo relents on pandemic mortgage relief

Philly homeowners were approved for CARES Act aid, only to get rejection letters from the bank — which then reversed its position (again).

2 months ago

Signs from residential wholesale buyers can be found all over Philadelphia, advertising fast cash for homes. (Courtesy of Community Legal Services)
PlanPhilly
Community
Broke in Philly

Wholesaler or huckster? Philly Council passes bill to curb real estate scammers

City Council unanimously passed the bill targeting real estate wholesalers. Despite Council support, some realtors fear the legislation could backfire.

2 months ago

Signs from residential wholesale buyers can be found all over Philadelphia, advertising fast cash for homes. (Courtesy of Community Legal Services)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

‘We buy houses’: Philly Council targets real estate scammers with bill

A bill introduced by Philly City Councilmember Allan Domb and co-sponsors would create protections against scammers plastering the city with 'We buy houses' signs.

2 months ago

Construction at 1324 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

This election reveals why Philadelphia’s neighborhoods need a construction impact tax

A construction impact tax could support small businesses, job growth and affordable housing for those who need it the most in Philadelphia.

3 months ago

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