Author Archives: Garrett O'Dwyer
PACDC’s Statement on H.O.M.E. Initiative
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) welcomes Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed housing plan that seeks to chart a course for historic housing investments over the next 5 years. As the Mayor said: “The people of Philadelphia need more housing, and they need it now.” “Mayor Parker’s prioritization of housing is encouraging,” said Rick […]
PACDC Testifies Against HUD Staffing Cuts
Garrett O’Dwyer testified in support of Councilperson Rue Landau’s resolution condemning the Trump Administrations cuts to the US Department of Housing & Urban Development. You can read the full version of our testimony here.
PACDC Testifies at CAPER Hearing
On Wednesday, March 5th Garrett O’Dwyer testified for PACDC at DHCD’s 2024-2025 hearing for the the annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). We highlighted the threats posed to our communities from federal actions and recommended opportunities for strong local leadership to better meet our housing and community development needs. You can read our […]
PACDC Testifies on Need for Deeply Affordable Housing
On Tuesday, February 11th City Council’s Committee of Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless held a hearing on the need for more deeply affordable housing and the challenges we face to provide it. Andy Toy, PACDC’s Policy Director, provided testimony for PACDC. Find the full testimony here.
PACDC Testifies on Philadelphia Land Bank
PACDC’s testimony on the challenges facing the Philadelphia Land Bank delivered to City Council on October 30th, 2024 can be found here.
PACDC Testifies on Low Income Tax Freeze Bill
On March 13th, 2024, Andy Toy testified in front of City Council’s Finance Committee in support of Bill #240059. This Bill would create a new program to freeze the taxes of low income homeowners to prevent displacement when property values go up. You can find PACDC’s full testimony here.
New PACDC Testimony
The Policy Team at PACDC has also been busy providing testimony over the past month. On February 20th Andy Toy provided testimony in support of Bill # 240010 which would prohibit unregulated games that serve as a means of gambling that have become major nuisances on a number of commercial corridors across our City, especially in lower income […]
Mayoral Candidate Forum
PACDC is hosting a Mayoral Candidate forum on Equitable Development & Affordable Housing on April 19th at Broad Street Ministry, 315 South Broad Street, from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM for refreshments and networking, 6:00 PM Forum begins). Registration is full but you can sign up for our waitlist. The […]
2020 Virtuala: Virtual Gala & Awards Ceremony
You’re invited us to join us online for our Virtual Gala & Awards Ceremony. We know this crisis is a tough time for many, but we’re proud to celebrate PACDC members and award winners. We gratefully acknowledge our 2020 Sponsors for their support and encouragement of PACDC and our members. Click Here to Join We will […]
PACDC’s 2019 Magazine – Vital Signs: the Intersection of Health & Community Development
PACDC’s 2019 Magazine explores the connection between community development and improving health outcomes in our communities. The magazine also contains the nominees and winners from this year’s awards ceremony. Click here to read it now!