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Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 13:54
CDCs In Motion, Economic Growth, General, Hot Topics, Housing, Land Use
On December 7th, the Pennsylvania Senate approved authorizing legislation (HB 639) introduced by Rep. Taylor to expand dedicated funding for the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund.  Given House approval in April, it has gone to Gov. Corbett for his signature.   The bill will allow the City
City Council Unanimously Approves New Zoning Code
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 13:52
CDCs In Motion, Economic Growth, General, Hot Topics, Housing, Land Use, Livability, PACDC Partners
Philadelphia City Council voted 17-0 to approve the City’s new zoning code on December 15th.  The new code will increase predictability for developers, homeowners and neighborhoods, and advance appropriate development.  Our understanding is the Mayor will have a bill signing
Legislative Reapportionment Commission Adopts Final Redrawn State Legislative District Boundaries; Draft of Redrawn Congressional Boundaries Introduced in Legislature
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 13:41
CDCs In Motion, General, Hot Topics, Housing, Land Use, Livability
The Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission has adopted the final plan for redrawing boundaries for the State’s Representative and Senatorial Districts. Philadelphia lost the 169th District currently represented by Dennis O’Brien who was recently elected to Philadelphia City
PHA to Auction More Than 400 Properties
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 16:28
Economic Growth, General, Hot Topics, Housing, Land Use
More than 400 properties from the Philadelphia Housing Authority's scattered site inventory, primarily in North Philadelphia, are being put on the auction block in November, the first time the agency has taken such a step.  Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. has scheduled the auction
Councilman Goode Champions CDC Tax Credit Program Expansion
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 16:23
Economic Growth, General, Housing
  Through leadership by Councilman Wilson Goode, Jr., City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development favorably reported by unanimous vote Councilman Goode’s CDC Tax Credit Program legislation with amendments proposed by PACDC on October 5th, and City Council gave
Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund Bill Advances Unanimously
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 16:20
General, Hot Topics, Housing
  A bill to authorize expanded funding for the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund was approved unanimously by the state Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee on September 28th.  HB 639, introduced by Rep. John Taylor, now moves to the Appropriations Committee. PACDC is continuing to
UAC Releases Summer/Fall 2011 Comprehensive Foreclosure Prevention Resources Guide
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 14:45
Housing, Policy Resources
The Community and Economic Development (CED) Department of the Urban Affairs Coalition is pleased to announce the availability of the Summer/Fall 2011 edition of its comprehensive Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide.   In this year’s edition you will notice changes in the
Hearing Expected on Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund Bill
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 12:05
General, Hot Topics, Housing
The Pennsylvania Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee is expected to hold a hearing by the end of September that will include consideration of House Bill 639, regarding the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund. Passage would authorize the City to implement the local ordinance approved in December
House Releases Preliminary FY12 HUD Budget
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 11:30
Economic Growth, General, Hot Topics, Housing, Land Use
 The House has released its preliminary numbers for the FY12 HUD budget. Click here to see it: http://www.nlihc.org/doc/FY10_11_12_Budget_Chart_Comparisons.pdf Some program highlights:     Program   Funding Amount Change from FY 11   CDBG   $3.501
Hearings Scheduled for Bill Providing Rental Protections to Victims of Domestic Violence
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 10:24
General, Hot Topics, Housing
On Wednesday, September 28th City Council will hold hearings on bill # 110498, introduced by Councilman Greenlee, which will make changes to the "Unfair Rental Practices" section of the City Code to provide protections to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with respect to
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  • PACDC’s activities have culminated in $180 million to date in new resources for affordable housing and neighborhood economic development.

  • The Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund has raised nearly $80 million since September 2005 to expand housing opportunities for more than 6,000 Philadelphia families.

  • The CDC Tax Credit Program has fostered 35 partnerships between businesses and non-profits that is providing $60 million in new funding for CDC neighborhood economic development.

  • PACDC’s Member Services programming builds capacity of CDCs through technical assistance and training, sharing of best practices, networking, and promotion of the local CDC industry.

  • The local CDC industry generated $3.3 billion in economic impact in Philadelphia during the past 20 years.

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