Monthly Archives: February 2018
Green Building United seeks Concepts for 2018 Community Impact Project
COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT – REQUEST FOR CONCEPTS Green Building United is pleased to support the 2018 Community Impact Project (CIP), a volunteer-led, community-based project dedicated to green building and sustainability in Philadelphia. Organizations and groups are invited to submit concept proposals, due Friday, April 20th. This Request for Concepts (RFC) builds on the first CIP […]
Public Comment Session for Eviction Task Force
Before the Mayor’s Task Force on Eviction Prevention and Response determines recommendations, they are holding a public comment session on Monday, March 5th, 4:00-6:00pm. This is a chance for YOU to make an impact on preventing evictions and forced moves in Philadelphia. Need an interpreter? Interested in speaking? Sign up by March 1 by emailing […]
Become a Citizen Planner
Deadline March 21st! What is CPI? Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) is a seven-week course on city planning, zoning & development. Participants learn how they can create change in their neighborhoods. CPI’s main programming is a seven-week course that empowers citizens to take a more effective and active role in shaping the future of their neighborhoods and of Philadelphia through […]
LISC Now Accepting Applications for Community Connections
Program Summary COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS is a program for community groups who want to engage residents to change their neighborhoods. The program provides community groups with money, learning, and coaching. LISC believes community engagement helps make neighborhoods better and healthier for everyone. Twelve groups in Philadelphia will be chosen to participate. The program starts April 28, 2018 […]
PACDC Testifies on City Housing & Community Development Needs and Performance Report
On February 13, 2018, PACDC testified before Philadelphia’s Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and Commerce Department on needs for more affordable housing and neighborhood economic development. The annual hearing on the CAPER, or Consolidated Annual Evaluation and Performance Report, is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and helps […]