The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of various properties in the 5th Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This affects properties on several streets in the district, including N. 6th Street, N. 15th Street, and others. The goal is to follow the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

May 26, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: N. 6th Street, N. 15th Street, N. 30th Street, Parrish Street, Seybert Street, W. Stiles Street, W. Somerset Street, N. Marshall Street, N. 9th Street, N. 27th Street, N. 19th Street, N. 23rd Street, N. Bucknell Street, W. Norris Street, N. Ringgold Street, N. Etting Street, N. 16th Street, and W. Auburn Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor