Philadelphia Opportunity Zones

01/29/2021

Need proof that some good things did happen in 2020? Two Philadelphia residents were able to open an eco-friendly store in the middle of the pandemic. “Good Buy Supply” offers household goods that are environmentally friendly, such as bamboo toothbrushes, silk dental floss, and lotion in a compostable tube. Learn more about Emily Rodia and Jason Rusnock’s store, here:

Good Buy Supply offers biodegradable and sustainable products marketed to consumers in their early 20s to late 30s and others concerned about the planet.

01/28/2021

The North Philadelphia Train Station was once a hub of travel, employment, and entertainment. While the area has since changed, there are opportunities to restore it to a vibrant center of jobs, transit, and housing. The Federal Transportation Administration identified North Philadelphia Station as a potential hub in their Northeast Corridor Futures Plan. Learn what else North Philadelphia Station has to offer for residents, developers, and investors, here:

Learn about what makes North Philadelphia Station a good investment

01/26/2021

Have you heard of the Philadelphia Zoning Summary App? Provided by the Philadelphia Department of Planning & Development, it’s the easiest way to learn what can be built “by-right” on any property in the City. All you have to do is type in an address or click on the property and you’ll get a brief summary of the major zoning rules that apply.

5 Resources You Might Not Know About Paul Chrystie The City of Philadelphia and its partners maintain A LOT of online resources that help residents, developers, and investors understand what is allowed and how real estate development happens in Philadelphia. You might have heard, for example, that y...

01/21/2021

Join us for the last webinar in our “Real People, Real Perspective,” series on January 26th at 12pm. Anne Nevins, President, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation will moderate as you hear from key stakeholders and city leadership on the potential of Philadelphia Opportunity Zones.

Hear from Key Stakeholders and Leadership at our final forum on January 26th. for the final forum in this four part series: TUESDAY | JANUARY 26 | 12–12:45PM Hear from Key Stakeholders and Leadership!

01/13/2021

Do you have an idea for a business, but don’t quite know how to get started? Maybe you’ve started your business, but need help figuring out the right loans to take out. helps entrepreneurs in the Greater Philadelphia region with the support and tools they need to thrive.

Across the Philadelphia region, our clients start and grow small businesses, create jobs for themselves and their neighbors, and strengthen the local economy.

01/12/2021

Philadelphia has a new Commerce Director. Michael A. Rashid will lead Philadelphia’s Commerce Department. Rashid brings decades of experience in the private sector to Philadelphia. He will also be the moderator of today's webinar.

A local business executive with decades of experience in the private sector will lead Philadelphia’s Commerce Department.

01/07/2021

No matter what step you are in, you can take your project to completion and get results. Philadelphia’s Opportunity Zones can help make your idea into a reality, and help you along each step in the process. Reach out to us to see how we can help you, here:

Philadelphia wants to partner with socially responsible investors and developers to to create a city that is equitable for all. Visit our website to learn more.

01/06/2021

It’s not too late to RSVP and join us on January 12th for Part 3 of our four-part virtual event series. We are seeking to uplift the voices of residents, small businesses, and neighborhood developers and their visions for growing Philadelphia inclusively. This forum will be moderated by Michael Rashid, Philadelphia’s new Director of Commerce. Learn more about the event and RSVP, here: https://conta.cc/3ni4u3v

01/05/2021

How does the City of Philadelphia’s Opportunity Zone team support investment in federal Opportunity Zones? What types of properties are available in Opportunity Zones in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia wants to partner with socially responsible investors and developers to to create a city that is equitable for all. Visit our website to learn more.

01/04/2021

“Many historically designated special purpose buildings, such as churches, gymnasiums, or theaters, are difficult to adapt to a new use. They were designed for a specific use, and that use demanded a special building form…Thanks to the new incentives, owners of most special purpose buildings can now convert their buildings to most uses allowed under CMX-3 zoning rules. CMX-3 permits a wide variety of uses, including commercial, multi-family housing, retail, and hotel.” Learn more about special use buildings and historic preservation in Philadelphia, here:
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Historic Preservation in Philadelphia Incentives in Philadelphia Opportunity Zones Dr. Peter Angelides, President and Principal of Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) Opportunity Zones offer federal tax benefits in designated areas. These benefits can be combined with other local and federal support for....

12/27/2020

Public space can add to the vibrancy of a community, and create yet another destination to visit in Philadelphia. But what makes a good public space in Philadelphia? Learn how generosity, equity, and responsive programming work to create a good public space, here:

What does it look like? What does it feel like? What can you do there? Who is it for?

12/26/2020

Are you looking for your next investment? Opportunity Zones provide a great opportunity for real estate investment. Learn how to find and take advantage of OZs and other factors involved, in this round table discussion from Millionacres by The Motley Fool:

In this episode, Millionacres Editor, Deidre Woollard moderates a round table discussion about opportunity zones with Millionacres contributors, Matt Frankel, Liz Brumer-Smith and Kevin Vanderboss.