Bleman v. City of Philadelphia

McDevitt, P. J.,

Plaintiff, Howard L. Bleman (Bleman), brings this action in mandamus, seeking to compel the City of Philadelphia (city) and the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia (authority) to condemn certain properties situate within a certified redevelopment area of the city. The complaint outlines the proceedings which occurred up to the time of its filing, setting forth the redevelopment area in question, certification by the city planning commission, notices to owners of property in the area, including Bleman, and other activities. Bleman further contends that the…