Affordable Housing

7 articles

A modern, accessible senior housing apartment building in Philadelphia, designed to foster community and enhance resident well-being.
Neighborhoods

Community Housing: Designing for Senior Well-being

In Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, a $27 million, 61-unit apartment building is rising, marking the first major development by the city's housing authority in an area often overlooked.

Derek Molina·June 6, 2026
Prospective residents gather outside a new West Side affordable housing building for a mandatory pre-application event, facing potential hurdles.
Real Estate

West Side Housing Plan Faces Pre-Application Event Hurdles

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Aaron Blake·June 6, 2026
A cityscape showing a contrast between modern skyscrapers and older buildings, symbolizing the complex impact of zoning ordinances on property development.
Neighborhoods

What Are Local Zoning Ordinances and How Do They Impact Property Development?

Between 2000 and 2019, 1,136 cities across eight metropolitan regions implemented 180 distinct land-use reforms.

Aaron Blake·June 3, 2026
Split image contrasting a lush green park with a new apartment building, symbolizing the conflict between urban development and green spaces.
Community

Urban development impacts green spaces, prioritizes housing needs

Rochester's City Council approved the sale of a half-acre Charlotte Street green space for $150,000 on April 21, 2026.

Derek Molina·May 30, 2026
A diverse community interacting within a modern mixed-use development, highlighting the blend of residential, commercial, and green spaces.
Neighborhoods

Mixed-use developments boost urban areas, but affordability remains a challenge

One community faces a critical void in essential services.

Aaron Blake·May 29, 2026
Glass Doctor Home+Business technician performing window repairs for a low-income family, highlighting the company's commitment to community support and positive local impact.
Business Spotlights

Glass Doctor Home+Business Strengthens Community Impact

Last year, Glass Doctor Home+Business's "Clear Vision for Communities" program provided free window repairs for 30 low-income households and donated over $15,000 to local youth sports leagues.

Marco Alvarez·May 29, 2026
Diverse group of residents discussing housing plans with a Community Land Trust representative in a vibrant urban neighborhood.
Neighborhoods

What are Community Land Trusts and why do they matter for affordable housing?

More than 350,000 affordable rental homes could vanish by 2030, a looming crisis projected by Grounded Solutions that threatens to displace countless families and destabilize urban neighborhoods.

Derek Molina·May 20, 2026