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Philadelphia Proposes 20-Year Tax Abatement for Derelict Building Conversions

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 19

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  1. Young introduced legislation and the Philadelphia City Council approved a permanent bike lane around City Hall.
  2. Councilwoman Cindy Bass and Council President Kenyatta Johnson are active in Philadelphia, managing neighborhood preservation initiatives.

How it started

2 reports, 1 independent, last reported Sep 24. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Mayor Cherelle Parker has called on the Philadelphia City Council to consider a 20-year property tax abatement for distressed properties in Philadelphia. This legislation would incentivize the conversion of deteriorated buildings, such as empty school facilities and Center City office towers, into apartments. Parker's administration has not yet transmitted a draft of the bill to the Council.

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Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The proposal is intended to address the affordability crisis within Philadelphia by encouraging the highest use of persistently vacant and underutilized buildings. This could spur significant real estate investment and change the housing supply dynamics in the city.

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Who's involved

  • Cherelle ParkerMayor who is advocating for the property tax abatement legislation.
  • Philadelphia City CouncilLegislative body responsible for considering the proposed tax abatement bill.
  • Kenyatta JohnsonCity Council President who is collaborating with Mayor Parker on shared funding initiatives.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • PhiladelphiaSpeculative

    Property developers might see reduced property costs, potentially increasing investment in urban redevelopment.

Possible ripples

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How it developed

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  1. Young introduced legislation and the Philadelphia City Council approved a permanent bike lane around City Hall.Sub-event
  2. Councilwoman Cindy Bass and Council President Kenyatta Johnson are active in Philadelphia, managing neighborhood preservation initiatives.Sub-event
  3. Kenyatta Johnson, the City Council President, ordered Brady, the City Controller, to conduct a performance audit in Philadelphia.Sub-event
  4. Johnson led City Council in Philadelphia to pass a bike lane bill.1 source

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