Philly Land Bank brokers deal with Sheriff’s Office to resume land purchases
The Land Bank convened an unusual Saturday meeting where officials unveiled a one-year memorandum of understanding they said ...
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After long hiatus, Philadelphia Land Bank will begin bidding on vacant properties
The public agency’s board of directors approved an agreement with the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office on Saturday.
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Mayor Parker proposes $2 billion investment to make Philadelphia housing more accessible
The plan includes a new fixed-rate mortgage program with 3% down payments, rental assistance for middle-income workers and ...
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Philly developers can build workforce housing, but they say eliminating delay in acquiring land is key
A Philly developer says affordable housing can be built quickly, but delays in acquiring land can derail city efforts to do more.
‘Beyond frustrating’: Sheriff’s Office problems prevent Land Bank from buying lots for community gardens, houses
Even City Council members can't figure out what the holdup is. Sheriff Rochelle Bilal has been active at community events, but hasn't responded to questions.
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Philadelphia Mayor Unveils Details Of 'Largest Single Investment In Housing' In City History
Philadelphia’s top executive revealed new details about what she called “the largest single investment in housing in ...
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Broad Street Brief: City Council Talks Tax Reform, HOME Initiative
During her speech outlining details of her proposed $2 billion Housing Opportunities Made Easy (HOME) Initiative on Monday, Mayor Cherelle ...
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Philadelphia Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for Turn the Key Affordable Housing Initiative
Mayor Cherelle Parker joined city leaders, community members, and development partner Civetta Property Group on Tuesday for a ...
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After long hiatus, Philadelphia Land Bank will begin bidding on vacant properties
The Philadelphia Land Bank has reclaimed its priority bid status, enabling the public agency to acquire tax-delinquent properties at city-operated sheriff sales for the first time in five years.