Still, some worry it will have unintended consequences by slowing down development. · in fact, philadelphia has more minority homeowners today than in 2000, and those owners saw their accumulated wealth rise by roughly $10 billion thanks to higher property values. · now, an app that allows the resale of restaurant reservations is facing legislation by philadelphia city council, which could curb its operations. Here’s a look at some of the legislation. · these are among the so-called nuisance businesses that city council members and neighborhood association leaders cited monday as lawmakers advanced legislation to make it easier for the city to shut down stores that sell cannabis and tobacco products without licenses. Philadelphia ’ s zoning code is on track to change after city council recently passed a controversial bill meant to crack down on bad actors. The city also expanded homestead and senior exemptions to protect low-income households. City officials are looking to improve the quality of life across philadelphia by cracking down on crimes, including illegal dumping. · in 2025, lawmakers passed about a dozen measures aimed at increasing the city ’s supply of affordable housing, cutting red tape for real estate developers and helping low-income renters looking for a new place to live. · city council approved legislation introduced by councilman brian o’neill aimed at preventing illegal rental conversions in residential neighborhoods by restricting access to additional public utility meters at unlicensed rental properties.

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