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Read. Follow. Verify.Transfer of City-Owned Properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank
Record date · June 4, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of multiple properties located in the 5th to the Philadelphia Land Bank. The transfer is conducted under the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
This action changes the legal ownership of specific city properties, moving them to the Land Bank to facilitate future development or management of these sites.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Residents of the 5th Councilmanic District
The ownership of multiple properties in their neighborhood is being transferred to the Land Bank.
Philadelphia Land Bank
The agency assumes legal title and management responsibility for the listed properties.
Key Facts
- The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority is authorized to transfer property titles to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
- The properties are located within the 5th Councilmanic District.
- The transfer is mandated to comply with the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
- Affected streets include N. 6th, N. 15th, N. 30th, Parrish, Seybert, W. Stiles, W. Somerset, N. Marshall, N. 9th, N. 27th, N. 19th, N. 23rd, N. Bucknell, W. Norris, N. Ringgold, N. Etting, N. 16th, and W. Auburn.
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- The resolution was introduced on May 28, 2026.
- The status of the resolution is ADOPTED.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of transferring these properties to the Land Bank?
Does this mean these properties will be sold or developed immediately?
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Consolidation of Land Assets
The resolution reflects an ongoing effort to centralize property management under the Philadelphia Land Bank by moving assets from the Redevelopment Authority.
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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