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PACDC & Allies Selected for New Anti-Displacement Policy Network
PHILADELPHIA SELECTED FOR NEW ANTI-DISPLACEMENT POLICY NETWORK OAKLAND, Calif. — PolicyLink has announced that Philadelphia has been selected for the first cohort of the All-In Cities Anti-Displacement Policy Network. With support from J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and The Kresge Foundation, the network of ten cities will work together over the next year on strategies […]
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 […]
PACDC Now Accepting Proposals to Present at 2018 Equitable Development Conference
PACDC’s Community Development Leadership Institute is accepting proposals to present at its Equitable Development Conference on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. This full day conference will be held in Center City Philadelphia across from City Hall at the Philadelphia Health Management Corporation (PHMC) and the Temple University Center City Campus. Entrepreneur and activist Andy Shallal will […]
PACDC 2018 Awards Nomination Now Open
2018 Gala Award Nominations Receive the recognition you and your constituents deserve! NOMINATE a CDC, an individual, or yourself for one (or more) of these annual awards: Blue Ribbon Awards for Community Development Excellence, honing small and large CDCs for either a program or real estate development project; Community Leader, recognizing outstanding volunteer leadership; Rising Star, […]
PACDC Testifies on Mixed Income Housing Bill (#170678)
On November 27th, 2017 Beth McConnell testified before the Rules Committee on bill 170678 which would create a mixed income housing program in Philadelphia. You can read the full testimony here.
Update: Mixed Income Housing Bill Awaits Action in Rules Committee
On Monday, November 28th, City Council’s Committee on Rules listened to 5 hours of testimony on Bill No. 170678, which would create a Mixed Income Housing program in Philadelphia. The sponsor of the bill, Councilwoman Sanchez, requested that the bill be considered at the next Rules Committee committee meeting on Tuesday, December 5th. Many Councilmembers expressed serious […]