Topic: Real Estate
The Case Against Managed Decline in the School District
In all the talk over closing and fixing Philly schools, there is no mention of building new ones that might serve the community better into the future. Can we look to New York City and Boston for solutions we should steal?
By Diana Lind
The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead
More than a decade after a luxury hotel was promised, the property sits empty. As for that new African American Museum ...
By Victor Fiorillo
Is Philadelphia’s Revival at Risk?
The 10-year tax abatement spurred the city’s growth. But recent policies may threaten that progress
By Tobias Peter
Tackling Racial Bias in Home Appraisals
How a trio of real estate pros calling themselves the WEALTH Collective plans to solve Philadelphia’s race-based $57 billion gap in housing values
By Courtney DuChene
Keeping Avenue of the Arts for the Arts
Revisiting a longtime university president’s proposal to turn University of the Arts’ main building into an arts community that would make the city a destination for practicing artists. The developer of Bok has a plan — but may need Mayor Parker to make it happen
By Elaine Maimon
Nido Turns Renters Into Homeowners
A new app lets Philadelphia landlords help their renters save for a home of their own. The system is not perverse: It’s a perk
By Courtney DuChene
The Hottest New Real Estate?
Governments have started using the property they own to increase affordable housing. Canada is doing it nationally. Philly’s doing it … at 13th and Bainbridge
By Diana Lind
“Diverse Thought Yields Better Results”
AR Spruce, led by Maleda Berhane, demonstrates how real estate development can — and should — incorporate more people from more backgrounds to remake our city
By Katie Gilbert
Philly, The First Startup, Makes a Comeback
Yes, we're still a city of cheesesteaks and Iggles. But we're also curing cancer and rebuilding a stagnant economy through the life sciences. How'd this happen?
By Charles F. McElwee
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