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The Philadelphia Land Bank is dedicated to turning vacant and underused properties into opportunities for residents, businesses, and communities. By making land more accessible, we are helping to stabilize communities and build stronger neighborhoods for a more vibrant city. Whether you are looking to build housing, purchase a lot for a community garden, expand your business, or invest in the future of Philadelphia, we are here to guide you through the process. Explore our available properties and programs today to take the next step.
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The mission of the Land Bank is to return underutilized property to productive use through a unified, predictable, and transparent process, thereby assisting in revitalizing neighborhoods, creating socially and economically diverse communities, and strengthening the City’s tax base.
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ADVISORY: City, Philadelphia Land Bank, PHDC and Partners Host Turn The Key Open House for First-time Homebuyers.
WHAT: The innovative public-private Turn The Key (TTK) affordable luxury homebuilding initiative is hosting an Open House THIS SATURDAY for interested first-time homebuyers.Event attendees can meet TT…
Mayor stresses more inclusive housing policy at new homeowner’s ribbon cutting in North Philly
Marco Cerino TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER – Mar 4, 2025 Nine days before her budget address before City Council, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker highlighted the impact of providing housing for city r…
ADVISORY: City, Philadelphia Land Bank, PHDC and Partners Increase First-time Homeownership with Turn The Key Homes
WHAT: The innovative public-private Turn the Key (TTK) affordable luxury homebuilding initiative continues to make an impact on the city’s housing stock, creating more affordable housin…
Today, the City, Philadelphia Land Bank, PHDC, Fine Print Construction and Riverwards Group Celebrate 39 More Turn the Key Homes
More Affordable Luxury Turn the Key Homes Now on the Market Philadelphia, October 15, 2024 Today, the City, PHDC and the Philadelphia Land Bank announced 39 more units using their innovative public-pr…
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The Philadelphia Land Bank (PLB) is staffed by employees of PHDC. The Land Bank is an independent organization overseen by an independent board of directors. PHDC and the Land Bank work together to create seamless programs and services that support community development in the City of Philadelphia.