PHA plans $84M project to turn Germantown vacant lots into affordable rentals

The Philadelphia Housing Authority plans to invest $84 million to transform over two dozen vacant properties in Germantown into 121 affordable rental units, with work expected to start by spring 2027. The project aims to revitalize blighted properties, including historic sites, and provide deeply affordable housing for households earning at or below 30% of the area median income. The initiative follows a history of neglect and legal battles involving previous ownership, and is part of broader efforts to improve neighborhood housing.