Seniors asked their pastor for help finding affordable homes. So their West Philly church built apartments.
The Church of Christian Compassion opened a 38-unit, income-based apartment building in Cobbs Creek.
The Church of Christian Compassion opened a 38-unit, income-based apartment building in Cobbs Creek.
The proposal includes a playground, dog park, and pickleball and basketball courts.
Homebuyers outnumber sellers in Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks Counties, making this region one of only five seller's markets among the country's largest housing markets.
The poorest still cannot afford most apartments designated as affordable. Homes set aside for these renters were only about 12% of the affordable housing units financed in 2024 by a…
The project was planned to replace PHA's former Center City headquarters but has faced years of delays.
The property includes walking paths, a stream and waterfall, a meditation garden, an arched bridge, extensive lawns, a pond, an in-ground pool, and a four-car detached garage.
Old City is one of the few neighborhoods that still sees condo development. This project could become part of the trend.
“We have been seeing an uptick in this neighborhood … with mid-rise multifamily fitting into some of these larger lots," the developer said.
Two in five homes recently built in Philadelphia were constructed in greater Center City, according to Center City District's latest housing report.
Green Street Friends Meeting, a Quaker congregation in Germantown, pledged to spend $50,000 a year for 10 years as part of its reparations work. It’s helping Black Philadelphians become homeowners.