Legislative Testimony: Adverse Possession Reduced to 5 years for Community Gardens/Farms in Philadelphia
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garden, farm, adverse possession, community, equity, policy, land, city council, abandonedAbstract
This testimonial urges the Philadelphia City Council to reduce the adverse possession timeline from 10 to 5 years for community gardens and waive pre-existing tax liens on abandoned land. This policy change aims to accelerate the transformation of vacant lots into productive green spaces, improving community health and equity.
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