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The Inquirer explores the process of land assessment.

Celebrating 10 Years of Contributions to Economic Growth & Development

Over the last decade, the City of Philadelphia realized a significant upward swing in economic growth and development. From the core of ...

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In The News: How to share the prosperity of Center City?

How to share the prosperity of Center City? April 23, 2017, Paul Levy for the Philadelphia Inquirer As a graying boomer living in Philad...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Philadelphia Commerce Department rolls out rent reimbursement program

Philadelphia’s Commerce Department announces rent reimbursement program for companies adding 20 or more new employees who relocate from t...

REPORT: Building the Case for Tall Wood Buildings

In conjunction with the Timber City exhibition at the National Building Museum, a forum looks at the appeal for timber framed buildings a...

REPORT: Five Trends in Commercial Real Estate to Watch in 2017

The broader U.S. economy should continue to grow moderately and add jobs.

UPDATE: "You Earned EITC"

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In The News: When tax abatements expire, property values don't suffer, study shows

Philadelphia's current housing boom is certainly attributable to the 10-year tax abatement, yet the very mention of it can lead to compla...

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