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In 2019, Philadelphia City Council announced a major change to the 10-year tax abatement for residential development. The 20-year-old program that...

The real estate development scene in Philadelphia remains active despite the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. No matter the neighborhood, construction...

Designblendz has made the 2020 Philadelphia100®, marking the third time in a row the architecture, visualization, and development company has been...

Philadelphia allows for restaurant and café owners to operate a sidewalk café, adding to the ambiance and neighborhood appeal that has allowed the...

On October 1st, 2018, the city of Philadelphia will adopt the latest version of the International Building Code. The new requirements outlined in...

The Philadelphia Water Department’s updates to utility reviews are now in effect. The major new requirements are likely to affect new constructions...

Getting permits can require a lot of work and patience, especially getting a building permit. If you're in Philadelphia, here's how you can get your...

Zoning designations are one of the most challenging parts of the construction management and real estate industries. Since 2012, the Philadelphia...