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PACDC Submits Testimony Regarding the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority
On December 13, 2021, PACDC submitted testimony in support of Bill #210956 that establishes a public financing entity to promote community economic development. PACDC is encouraged by recent initiatives to create alternative paths to capital access as traditional banks and other lenders often cannot, or find it difficult to invest in atypical or unique situations. […]
PACDC Submits Testimony Regarding the Limitation on Food Delivery Service Feeds Charged to Restaurants
On December 9th, 2021, PACDC submitted testimony in support of Bill #210670, which will modify and extend the limitation on food delivery service fees charged to restaurants under agreements between third-party food delivery services and food service establishments that are entered into, renewed, extended, or otherwise amended after November 30, 2021. The diverse restaurants and […]
PACDC Submits Testimony Regarding Disclosure Requirements in Leasing of Commercial Property
On November 30, 2021, PACDC submitted testimony in support of Bill #210917, a Bill that will require commercial leasing disclosures from the Lessor to the Lesse. We know from our Members, many of whom work closely with small businesses and commercial corridors, that there have been times when tenants sign leases to rent spaces within […]
PACDC Submits Testimony Regarding the Creation of Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay Districts
On November 15th, 2021, PACDC submitted written testimony on City Council Resolution # 210633 in support of the creation of Mixed-income Neighborhoods Overlay Districts. As we all know, Philadelphia currently has the highest poverty rate of any large city in the country. We have seen past planning and development policies, and events such as the […]
PACDC Submits Testimony Regarding Barriers and Solutions to Preserving Community Gardens and Open Spaces
On October 29th, 2021, PACDC submitted testimony regarding Bill # 210838 that addresses our need to find solutions to preserving community gardens and open spaces in Philadelphia as well as a broader issue of properties currently tied to Real Estate Tax liens sold many years ago. PACDC calls on the City to spend the resources […]
PACDC Submits Testimony Regarding the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative Program Statement & Year 1 Budget
On October 6th, 2021 PACDC submitted written testimony in support of a City Council Resolution # 210681 regarding the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative Program statement and Year 1 budget. PACDC applauds City Council and President Clarke on this bold initiative to bring more resources sooner to communities suffering from inequity, violence, lack of economic opportunities, substandard […]
PACDC Submits Testimony on Public Safety Impacts on Neighborhood Commercial Corridors
On October 4, 2021, PACDC submitted testimony in regards to city council resolution #210693. PACDC regularly convenes Commercial Corridor Working Group meetings and is also facilitating a Problem Solving Learning Lab focused on addressing the impact of nuisance businesses and activities on commercial corridors. As you know, neighborhood businesses have been impacted by the pandemic, […]
PACDC and Members Testify on Importance of Commercial Corridors
PACDC worked with Councilmember Cherelle Parker and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce to hold a public hearing on December 9th, 2020 on the state of our neighborhood commercial corridors. The hearing was an important opportunity to talk about how critical corridor programs are to our neighborhoods and small businesses in dealing with the devastating […]
PACDC Testifies in Support of Construction Impact Tax
On December 1st 2020, PACDC and many of our members testified in support of a package of bills that could lead to a $400 million bond issue to invest in affordable homes, neighborhood commercial corridors, and create jobs. PACDC noted that Philadelphia desperately needs action to stimulate economic activity to recover from the devastating impact […]
PACDC Supports Recovery Plan Introduced in City Council
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) supports bills 200556 and 200558 as a legislative package to invest in affordable homes, community economic development, and job creation activities. Bill No. 200556 will create a 1% Construction Impact Tax, which PACDC advocated strongly for in 2018 to generate funds for the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund. […]