City Life The Billion Dollar Problem of Philadelphia’s Tangled Titles A new study reports that over 10,000 residential properties in Philadelphia are currently in legal ownership limbo. Kimberly Haas unpacks the long term costs affecting the entire city
Development 10-year Tax Abatement Bill Approved, But a New Battle is Brewing City Council passes a reform bill to amend the controversial 10-year tax abatement, but the fight is not over
Development Residents Sound Off To Land Bank Following Release Of New Report The Philadelphia Land Bank draws anger and frustration with the release of its new strategic plan and performance report. Kimberly Haas has the details
Urbanism For Callowhill Neighborhood, Whose BIDing Will Be Done? Longtime Callowhill residents and real estate developers clash over the creation of a Business Improvement District as the neighborhood begins to transition. Kimberly Haas has the story
Development Neighbors In Spruce Hill Mobilize As Arvilla Eviction Nears Affordable housing nonprofit Mission First evicts residents of The Arvilla in West Philadelphia, displacing a community of low-income families. Ali Roseberry-Polier has the details
Development With Philly At “Turning Point” Redevelopment Authority Sharpens Its Focus Hidden City connects with Redevelopment Authority director Gregory Heller on his vision for the agency’s role in Philadelphia’s growth
Development Navy Yard Gears Up For Growth With New Power Plant The Navy Yard, home to one of the nation’s largest private microgrids, prepares for the future with a new energy plant. Michael Bixler reports
Preservation Ury House Demo In The 1970s Erased Oldest Home In PA Did Philly allow one of the oldest dwellings in Pennsylvania to be destroyed in the 1970s? Harry K. has this cautionary tale for a redeveloping city with a poor preservation scorecard and a history of demolition
