Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 4th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: N. 58th Street, N. Dover Street, W. Seltzer Street, W. Silver Street, W. Sterner Street, and W. Lehigh Avenue, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

This resolution, introduced by Councilmember Jones and adopted on December 11, 2025, authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) to transfer 15 properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank. These properties are located in the 4th Councilmanic District, specifically on N. 58th Street, N. Dover Street, W. Seltzer Street, W. Silver Street, W. Sterner Street, and W. Lehigh Avenue. The transfer is made without consideration (no payment) and is pursuant to the Commonwealth Land Bank Act, aiming to promote the public purposes of the Land Bank by facilitating the productive reuse of vacant or underutilized land.

The transfer of these properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank is intended to reduce blight and facilitate the redevelopment of vacant or underutilized land in the 4th Councilmanic District, potentially leading to new housing, green spaces, or economic opportunities for residents.

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