Topic: Housing

How Philadelphia’s Housing Market has Changed Since 2000
Newly released research from Pew reveals trends in Philly home prices, homeownership rates, and mortgage originations
By Octavia Howell
Housing Solutions to Match our Housing Crisis
The U.S. is short 4 million housing units, a disaster also affecting Philly residents. Drexel’s Metro Finance chief highlights innovations from around the country that could fix the problem
By Bruce Katz, Michael Saadine, Ben Preis and Emily Desmond
Is Mayor Parker’s Favorite Housing Program Ready for a Glow-up?
The City’s Turn The Key workforce housing program has gained admirers for building homes affordable to middle income families. But can it really be the centerpiece of the city’s housing plan?
By Malcolm Burnley
Homesharing
Across the state and country, programs are connecting those in need of companionship and income with those who need affordable housing. Why is Philly’s version struggling?
By Courtney DuChene
Did Voters Make Neighborhood Development Better?
The ballot measure Philadelphians passed last month could be the start of needed reforms to the role community groups play in creating more housing for more people
By Malcolm Burnley
The Supreme Court Will Decide if Homelessness is a Crime
How will the ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon, v. Gloria Johnson affect how Philadelphia addresses our own homelessness crisis?
By Diana Lind
The Vacant Office Opportunity
Cities around the country are buying vacant office buildings to convert to housing or to meet other civic needs. Here’s why Philly should do the same
By Diana Lind
Development … for Good — Build Baby Build
Can Philadelphia develop our way out of an affordable housing crisis? This week, The Citizen gathered experts on the matter to work out the answer to that very big question
By Lauren McCutcheon
The Housing Opportunity Hidden in Plain Sight
When it comes to finding more affordable homes for their residents, Drexel’s Metro Finance Head says, cities should look at current housing stock, offer incentives — and move fast.
By Bruce Katz and Andrew Gibbs
The Best Way To Build Affordable Housing …
… is to buy it. Here’s how Philadelphia could do that
By Diana Lind