Mayor Parker wants Council to back a tax break for redeveloping derelict buildings. Council says it’s waiting on her.
Mayor Parker is seeking City Council support for a tax abatement program aimed at converting derelict buildings into apartments. The proposal targets empty office towers and school buildings.
Parker says the tax abatement would spur the conversion of "deteriorated" buildings, such as Center City office towers and empty school buildings, into apartments.
READ NEXT
More on the wire
AI TLDR
The Villanova Wildcats are preparing for a Patriot League game against Colgate. The team is currently seeking to improve its consistency.
AI TLDR
A Callowhill property used as an artist's residence and studio by Ray Bartkus is listed for sale at $2.5 million. The building includes lofts, an elevator, and a rooftop deck.
AI TLDR
The Museum of the Philadelphian, a pop-up exhibit celebrating the city's gritty reputation, opens Friday in Fishtown. The collection features local artifacts including a Dollar Dog Night bun and a papier-mâché pole.