All of the vacant land owned by the City of Philadelphia is now available to browse through their new website. The website includes a map and information about each parcel. …
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New Online Portal to Help the Public Acquire City-Owned Vacant Land
A new website which will serve as a front door to Philadelphia's new "single point of entry" system will be launched in June. The website will allow the public to…
Pace of Sheriff’s Sales May Affect Vacancy in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has been slow to move even vacant properties to sheriff's sale, which can prolong their blighting effect. Read More
Conservatorship Law & Manual
The recently enacted Pennsylvania Conservatorship Law is a potentially expeditious way for nonprofits to eliminate a spot of blight in a key location without acquiring the parcel via condemnation. It…
Presentation: Clairton Owner-Occupied Rehab Initiative
On October 14, 2010, Bob Damewood will give a presentation titled, “Clairton Owner-Occupied Rehab Initiative: Neighborhood Revitalization that Sustains Long-Term Residents” at the Reclaiming Vacant Properties conference in Cleveland.