The City Council of Philadelphia passed a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of multiple properties located on E. Ashmead Street in the 8th Councilmanic District. These properties will be eligible for the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative’s Turn the Key program, aimed at affordable housing development. This decision aligns with Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code and Act 153 of 2012.
This decision supports the city's ongoing efforts to provide affordable housing options by enabling the properties on E. Ashmead Street to participate in the Turn the Key program under the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative.