Here's what we're reading this week about the projects, people and policies driving local development:
WHYY: Councilmember Henon proposes delaying the changes to the ten year real estate tax abatement for new construction by one year due to the pandemic
by Ryan Briggs, May 7, 2020
Inquirer: City Council hearings on the Mayor’s revised budget began, with Council questioning proposed tax increases
by Sean Collins Walsh, Updated May 18, 2020
Inquirer: City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart presents her alternative budget proposals
by Rebecca Rhynhart, Updated May 18, 2020
Governor Wolf relaxes restrictions of the process of real estate sales across the Commonwealth, including yellow and red zones. PA Association of Realtors provides guidance
by PAR, May 2020
Inquirer: Lack of clarity over the business waiver process in Pennsylvania is the one consistent element of the waiver program
by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Charlotte Keith, Updated: May 13, 2020
Inquirer: PMC Property Group received a zoning permit for the first new multi-unit residential project announced since the arrival of the pandemic in Pennsylvania
by Jacob Adelman, Updated May 19, 2020
Inquirer: Independence Blue Cross tower under agreement of sale for record price, despite economic uncertainty related to coronavirus
by Jacob Adelman, Updated May 4, 2020