Philadelphia Caught In Balancing Act Between Affordable Living, Green Space
By ERIN FLYNN JAY
The city of Philadelphia, like many other communities in the country, is caught in a balancing act. High rents and a lack of affordable housing are a problem, but at the same time, building reduces much-needed green spaces for residents.
What are city leaders doing to tackle these issues?
Vern Anastasio, Esq. with Anastasio Law, LLC who runs Philly Zoning, online resources for property owners and investors, said two city council districts now have affordable housing mandates through zoning overlays for any new multi-family building with 10 or more units.
“What we are seeing, however, in at least one of those districts, is a sharp decline in permits being applied for that would qualify for this…