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HARRISBURG, PA — For the first time in over a decade, Pennsylvania’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program is back in action, and big changes are on the horizon for …
Erie and Reading Hit the Reset Button with CRIZ Designation—Economic Revival in Sight Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County recently issued a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) as it seeks innovative proposals for the preservation and redevelopment of the historic Airy Street Prison …
Act Now to Save History! Montgomery County Seeks Bold Visionaries for Airy Street Prison Transformation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Manufactured housing has taken center stage in the U.S. housing crisis, and for good reason. With over 22 million Americans living in these homes, they are one of …
$225 Million HUD Investment Targets Manufactured Housing—A Game-Changer for Millions of Americans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced the approval of over $6.1 million in targeted funding to advance 16 key initiatives in Philadelphia as …
Philadelphia Secures $6.1M Boost for 16 Transformative Projects Enhancing Communities and Driving Growth Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has taken a significant step toward addressing the state’s pressing housing needs by investing $5.35 million through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). …
Pennsylvania’s $5.35M Boost to Affordable Housing: Transforming Communities and Driving Growth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly passed Senate Bill 645 with a vote of 102-100. The bill, which had already cleared the Senate on June …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Empower Philadelphia Residents in Reclaiming Vacant Land Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant stride towards urban beautification and land reform, the Pennsylvania Senate has passed Senate Bill 645, introduced by Senator Hughes. The legislation, which cleared the …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Turn Vacant Lots into Community Gardens Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant allocation of $10 million to 65 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across 32 states. This …
HUD Allocates $10 Million to Enhance Safety in Public Housing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman, along with U.S. Representative Dwight Evans, have announced a $21.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the …
Federal Grant Boosts Redevelopment of Westpark Apartments in Philadelphia Read More