Tag Archives: Mixed Income Housing
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 […]
Victory! City Council Passes Affordable Housing Bills
At its final session before summer recess, City Council approved a package of three bills PACDC advocated for that could generate more than $20 million per year for the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund, and create more mixed income communities. Bill No. 180351 would create a 1% Construction Impact Tax, was approved by a narrow 9-8 […]
Housing Trust Fund Bills Clear Key Council Committee!
We’re one big step closer to a victory in our campaign to create Affordable Homes for a Growing Philly! On June 6th 2018, by a vote of 6 – 3, City Council’s Committee on Finance passed two bills that could lead to tens of millions more each year for the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund! Bill […]
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 […]