A number of organizations repairing aging homes in West Philly are laying out a blueprint for a citywide initiative
Reported by By Hadas Kuznits, CBS Philly
Residents in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia are receiving much needed help with home repairs and renovations thanks to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Local Initiative Support Corporation.
Hadas Kuznits, CBS Philly
By Alexis Stephens, Next City
Philadelphia has an exceptional supply of cheap, handsome single-family rowhouses. Unfortunately, after years of deferred maintenance or vacancy, many don’t pass the livability test. Those fighting for neighborhood stabilization and strategic long-term planning saw a victory last year when Philly’s city council approved the strategic plan of a new land bank to target the redevelopment of thousands of vacant buildings, lots and other tax-delinquent properties. But questions remain about community agency over the land bank and potential displacement issues.
By Kenneth Moton
Dreams are coming true for families who are literally building their own homes in North Philadelphia. (WPVI)
More than a dozen elderly people in Northeast Philadelphia are living in spruced-up homes thanks to some dedicated young residents. (Published Sunday, Mar 22, 2015 | Credit: NBC10)
Tears streamed down Rhonda Moore’s face on Monday when she received the keys to her newly-renovated house.
By Sam Newhouse, Metro Philadelphia
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday — but does the holiday work?