Philadelphia Housing Authority

Built World

Owner and transferor of the former Germantown Settlement properties

The townhomes on East Collom Street have been empty since 2006. On Nov. 9, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia broke ground on a $3 million plan to turn them into 16 owner-occupied homes called Lena Commons.

Updated Yesterday

Built World

Developer and owner

The Philadelphia Housing Authority broke ground Nov. 6 on its first apartment building in Center City: a 14-story project at 2012 Chestnut St. with 121 units, 60% of them set aside for lower-income households. It is a departure for an agency whose housing has historically been concentrated in the city's poorest neighborhoods.

Updated 5 days ago

Built World

Developer and operator of the senior residences

The Philadelphia Housing Authority has started construction on the Dwight Evans Senior Residences, a $27 million, 63-unit building for people 62 and older at 20th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in Sharswood. Tenants pay up to 30% of adjusted income, and the federal government covers the rest of the rent.

Updated Nov 1