
Real Estate
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
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
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
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
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
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
The new regulations limit building height and ban some exterior building materials as well as roof decks.
1 month ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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