Here's what we're reading this week about the projects, people and policies driving local development:
The Brookings Institution: In the wake of the Champlain Towers South collapse, Brookings’ Metropolitan Policy Lab examines the risks in common-interest property ownership, especially in areas like Miami, where this represents as much as 35% of all residential housing units
by Tracy Hadden Loh, July 29, 2021
Inquirer: At the July Civic Design Review meeting, four mixed-use residential towers were presented in the Callowhill Overlay District, conforming with the new neighborhood district goals laid out in the extensive rezoning done to promote a residential neighborhood on disused former industrial sites
by Michaelle Bond, July 21, 2021
Philadelphia Business Journal: Industrial properties are hot commodities, with large deals being completed off-market
by Natalie Kostelni, July 28, 2021
Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies released its annual State of the Nation’s Housing report
by PD&R Edge Home, July 26, 2021
Alexandria, VA, Houston, TX and Minneapolis, MN are finalists in an annual ULI award program for innovative governmental approaches to promoting and preserving affordable housing
by ULI Staff, July 26, 2021
Inquirer: Philadelphia is reviewing 3500 applications a week as it attempts to distribute federal rent relief payments ahead of the extended eviction moratorium deadline
by Michaelle Bond, Updated August 8, 2021
Philadelphia Business Journal: Penn is working internally with employees to increase departmental procurement with local and diverse businesses
by Kennedy Rose, July 29, 2021
eContractPhilly: Emerging from the pandemic, Philadelphia’s Commerce Department is seeking a consultant to develop a strategic and operational workplan to reinvigorate its mission consistent with goals of diversity, equity and inclusion
by eContract Philly, July 2021
City of Phila: Econsult Solutions released a report on the City’s Clean Corridors Program, employing cleaning ambassadors along 83 neighborhood commercial corridors in Philadelphia
by Kevin Lessard, May 5, 2021
Commercial Observer: In what could be a model for our area, a DC area –based fund has been set up to finance developers of color with new housing developments in the District
by Keith Loria, July 8, 2021
Philadelphia Business Journal: As campuses plan for returning students, Penn is issuing an RFP to plan a new student performing arts center that would open in 2025
by Natalie Kostelni, August 5, 2021
PlanPhilly: Shift Capital entered into a Community Benefits Agreement providing job training for neighborhood residents, as it moves forward with redevelopment of the Beury Building site on North Broad Street
by Taylor Allen, July 20, 2021
PennLive: With fewer miles being driven and more efficient cars, Pennsylvania, like other locations, is examining alternative sources for funding PennDOT, including mileage fees and package delivery fees
by Jan Murphy, July 28, 2021