Real Estate
Rise in residential development in Germantown sparks optimism — and caution
For decades, Germantown was not the kind of place developers held ribbon-cutting ceremonies. But that’s changing.
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Listen 7:04The developers behind the huge Town Center project in Montgomery County alleged delays from New Hanover officials have cost them more than $150 million.
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Listen :53The developer of St. Anthony’s and Artist Village argues his company is in the clear.
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Listen 2:00The initiative is part of the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds Office’s multi-year plan to digitize the records system.
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Listen 1:01Affordable housing development replaces nuisance motel in North Philly
Be a Gem Crossing offers deeply discounted rents in a neighborhood where the median household income is roughly half of the city’s.
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Listen 1:11Wilmington schools to add $18 million resource center with gym, theater and early learning center
The new facility will make resources more accessible to students going to school in downtown Wilmington.
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‘Blown away’: Philly real estate program hits $50 million in loans
Jumpstart Germantown has grown from a neighborhood-based program to a citywide effort to create more affordable housing.
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Listen 1:21Some residents fear the project's scope will tarnish the neighborhood’s rural character, threaten the environment and exacerbate a growing stormwater issue.
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Listen 1:52The announcement comes as the Sixers move forward with a proposal to build a downtown basketball arena.
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Listen 1:06Racial homeownership gap persists in Philly metro, analysis finds
The finding suggests the metro’s racial homeownership gap is the result of systemic roadblocks that go beyond income, according to a report released last week.
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Listen 1:27Number of new housing units in Center City area hits 5-year high
The benchmark comes as the area continues to see population growth, including an increase in the number of New York transplants.
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Listen 1:00Philly could get affordable housing for seniors raising grandchildren
Philadelphia developers could get millions to build more affordable senior housing, and new rules promote building intergenerational apartments.
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Listen 1:05Proposed Sixers arena could cost millions in lost tax revenue, new analysis finds
The analysis comes as stakeholders await the results of two impact studies commissioned through the city.
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Listen 6:16Debating the 76ers Arena Proposal
The $1.3 billion plan for a new Sixers arena has been embraced by some, but met with a ton of opposition from residents of Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods downtown.
Air Date: February 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Plans to transform downtown Dover launched with $25 million in state funding
Revitalization plans include critical infrastructure upgrades and a six-story retail-residential project
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