Topic: Real Estate
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
Incentivize Child Care in any Redevelopment of UArts Real Estate
Several states and New York City offer tax relief to landlords who create child-care facilities. Could a similar policy help bring workers back to Center City?
By Malcolm Burnley
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