Tuesday, October 29, 2013

'Land Bank' plan moves forward



A plan to create a central agency dedicated to facilitating the sale of vacant lots or empty buildings in Philadelphia has taken a step forward.

The City Council's Public Property and Public Works Committee approved a plan to create the "land bank." Proponents of the plan say it provides a quicker way to get those parcels into the hands of developers.

The legislation was sponsored by Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez and Councilman Bobby Henon. The next step is for the legislation to go before the full City Council. A decision is expected by the end of the year.

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