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Mixed Income Housing Bill Moves out of Rules Committee
On Tuesday, December 5th, City Council’s Committee on Rules amended and reported out Bill No. 170678, which would create a Mixed Income Housing Program. This is a big step in PACDC’s Affordable Homes for a Growing Philly campaign, and allows the debate to move to the full Council in the new year! Due to Council […]
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 […]
PACDC Testifies on New Home Repair Loan Program
PACDC offered testimony to City Council’s Finance Committee in support of a bill that will create a new home repair loan program. The bill would allow the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to issue a $40 million bond for the program, which would be targeted to homeowners that have trouble accessing loans in the private market, as […]
PACDC & Allies File Brief in Support of Windows & Doors Ordinance
PACDC and our allies at the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia filed an Amicus Curiae Brief with the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in support of a Philadelphia Ordinance that requires property owners to seal openings with real windows and doors, rather than plywood or other materials. Boarded-up buildings are a blighting influence in our […]
Mixed Income Housing Bill Introduced in City Council!
A bill to create a Mixed Income Housing program was introduced into Philadelphia City Council on June 22, 2017. Sponsored by Councilwoman Maria Quinonez-Sanchez, Council President Darrell Clarke, Councilmembers Blackwell and Johnson, the bill would help create more affordable homes and generate resources for the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund. PACDC is calling on City Council […]
Catch Up on PACDC’s First Equitable Development Conference
Equitable Development Conference – June 28th, 2017 View the Agenda from the day here. Morning Session at the Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) Rebuild Initiative Briefing Keynote Dr. Mindy Fullilove’s Presentation First Round of Workshops at Temple University (12:30 – 2:00) Brownfields + Subsidence + Seal Level Rise + Love = Eastwick Community Control: Sustaining […]
PACDC Testifies on Realty Transfer Tax Bill (#160471)
On June 3rd, 2016, Beth McConnell of PACDC provided testimony to the Finance Committee in support of Bill No. 160471 which would increase the Realty Transfer Tax to support home repair programs for low-income homeowners. The legislation will increase the City’s Realty Transfer Tax by 0.1% for 20 years to support the Basic System Repair […]
PACDC TESTIFIES ON VPRC BILL (#160867)
On the morning of November 29th, 2016, Garrett O’Dwyer of PACDC provided testimony to the Committee on Property and Public Works regarding Bill No. 160867 affecting the Vacant Property Review Committee (VPRC). The legislation requires that “irrevocable power of attorney” clauses be included in the deeds of all properties that are disposed through the VPRC […]
PACDC TESTIFIES ON HOME REPAIR BOND BILL (#161014)
On the afternoon of November 29th, 2016, Beth McConnell of PACDC provided testimony to the Committee on Finance in support of Bill No. 161014 which would authorize the City to issue a bond to fund $60 million worth of repairs for low-income homeowners. The legislation will allow the City to begin to clear the multi-year […]