Category Archives: Announcements
This Fall, Dream A Little Before You Think
“As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think” – Toni Morrison In the face of the everyday work you advance, dreaming is the most important power source we have at hand to foster a better world for ourselves and our communities. Join us this fall as we share insights […]
2019 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
Becoming a 2019 Signature Events Series Sponsor PACDC will celebrate and help support the accomplishments of our 130 member organizations located throughout the City through a series of events including: Pre-Gala 2019 VIP Reception, 2019 Anniversary Gala and Awards Ceremony, 2019 PACDC Magazine, Equitable Development Conference, and Annual Meeting. Learn more about the PACDC 2019 […]
PACDC Elects 2019 Board of Directors at Annual Membership Meeting
Congratulations to our two new Board members and new Board leadership! Results of the Board elections held at the Annual Membership meeting are below. Members elected the following two new members to the PACDC Board to fill vacancies: Jamila Harris-Morrison, Executive Director, ACHIEVEability Felix Torres-Colon, Executive Director, New Kensington CDC The following existing eight board […]
PACDC’s CDLI Looks to the Future this Fall
Our staff and partners have prepared an exciting roster of events that we hope speak to what’s on the horizon for our sector. From empowering youth to make a difference in their communities to uplifting replicable models for health and housing partnerships, we look forward to continuing an ongoing conversation that brings equitable development into […]
PACDC Celebrates Excellence in Community Development at Annual Gala
On Thursday, April 19th, PACDC hosted a crowd of over 275 people to celebrate excellence in community development! See photos from our Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony here. Taken from ad featured in Philadelphia Inquirer on Friday, April 20th
PACDC Releases 2018 Edition of Magazine — Art, Equity + Place
PACDC’s 2018 Magazine explores how residents, community development practitioners, and artists are using creativity to help address complex neighborhood issues. It also provides insight for this work in the Guidebook for Arts and Community Development and highlights this year’s award winners and finalists. Check It Out!
New City Resources for Affordable Housing Proposed
Breaking News! The Putting Philadelphia First bills cleared City Council’s Finance Committee on June 6th, 2018. Read the update here. On April 11th, PACDC joined Council President Clarke, Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez, Councilman Squilla, and others at a news conference to announce a new package of bills, Putting Philadelphia First, which were introduced in City Council on April […]
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 […]