What We're Reading: Week of May 11, 2020

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