Category Archives: News
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 […]
PACDC’S Statement On Senator Toomey’s Threats To CDBG
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations is alarmed by the remarks of Senator Pat Toomey on the U.S. Senate floor yesterday threatening Philadelphia’s $39 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation and the allocations to other jurisdictions across the country. CDBG represents a critical annual investment the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […]
PACDC TESTIFIES ON THE LAND BANK’S STRATEGIC PLAN AND POLICIES
On the afternoon of Thursday, January 5th Beth McConnell of PACDC provided testimony to the Land Bank Board of Directors on the Land Bank Strategic Plan and Acquisition & Disposition Policies. These policies will affect the Land Bank’s approach to fulfilling its mission as well as the manner in which it transfers property and uses […]
BEN CARSON HEARING TOMORROW, 1/12, AT 10 AM
HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. – Mission Statement of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Get on Twitter with PACDC tomorrow at 10 AM EST as we live-tweet the Senate confirmation hearing for Dr. Ben Carson to become the 17th Secretary of the Department of Housing […]
Dear Dr. Ben Carson
We have sent our letter inviting Dr. Ben Carson to visit Philadelphia to the offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in anticipation of his confirmation as Secretary. Thank you to the 76 organizations and 283 individuals who signed onto our letter. Dear Dr. Carson, Congratulations on being nominated to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of […]