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Apr. 2, 2015 12:24 pm
PACDC Holds Mayoral Forum on Equitable Development
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations‘ (PACDC) Mayoral Forum on Equitable Development, held last night at Temple University, saw candidates agreeing on some general ideas, such as reforming the Actual Value Initiative, tweaking the 10 year tax abatement and building more affordable housing. The forum, which had its share of tense moments, demonstrated how […]
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Apr. 1, 2015 10:58 am
Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities Calls for Anti-Speculation Tax
The Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities, formed in September 2014 around the goal of stopping displacement caused by rising property values, is calling for an anti-speculation fee. The tax would be levied against developers who buy and sell houses within two years, a practice commonly known as “flipping.” The Coalition, which includes faith-based organizations, community […]
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Mar. 24, 2015 11:30 am
How Philly is Trying to Restore Its Forests
Three of Philadelphia’s forest ecosystems, in Cobbs Creek, Pennypack and the Wissahickon, might just get a little greener. As part of the Parkland Forest Management Framework, released in April 2013 by the Urban Forestry and Ecosystem Management Division (a subset of Parks and Recreation), there is an ongoing and experimental process underway to restore parts […]
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Mar. 12, 2015 11:36 am
People’s Emergency Center Opens New Affordable Housing Complex in West Powelton
Reclaiming a once-vacant lot, People’s Emergency Center (PEC) has opened a new affordable housing complex, Bigham Leatherberry Wise Place, in West Powelton. PEC is a human services and community development organization focused on the West Philadelphia neighborhoods of Mantua, Mill Creek, Belmont, Saunders Park and Powelton Village. The $2.6 million project, named for two engaged local […]
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Mar. 10, 2015 12:30 pm
In 2014, Philly Got A Lot More Beautiful – Here’s How
Today, March 10, Keep Philadelphia Beautiful released its 2014 Annual Report, which tracks the nonprofit’s work over the last year. It has engaged with over 600 volunteers in community beautification activities, reached 800 students and adults, and worked with over a dozen different partners to help keep every section of the city beautiful and clean. […]
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Mar. 3, 2015 11:18 am
How Two Community Development Corporations Play Different Roles in Brewerytown
A lot of Philadelphia neighborhoods don’t have a community development corporation (CDC) — or any kind of devoted community organization — to serve their needs. Brewerytown has two. The Fairmount CDC and the Greater Brewerytown CDC both serve the neighborhood. Their work largely intersects along West Girard Avenue, a rapidly developing commercial corridor often considered […]
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Feb. 26, 2015 11:44 am
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson Introduces Bill Creating Tax Credit for Workforce Development
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson introduced a bill today that would create a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for businesses that contribute to workforce development. “This tax credit will make skilled labor positions more available by encouraging businesses to invest in low-cost skill certification programs,” Johnson said. “This will employ folks with higher paying jobs, increase our tax base […]
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Feb. 24, 2015 12:59 pm
Social Impact Across the US: Solutions From the Bottom-Up
This week in Social Impact Across the US: unexpected, bottom-up solutions to social problems, from co-ops that buy property to improve their communities to using a sugary byproduct of beer brewing to clean wastewater. [listly id=”b6r” layout=”magazine” show_header=”false” show_author=”false” show_sharing=”false” show_tools=”false” per_page=”25″] What do you think about what’s happening in social impact across the U.S.? How […]
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Feb. 19, 2015 2:09 pm
Equitable Development: Philly CDCs Call for Strong Commitments From the Next Mayor.
Sandy Salzman, executive director of NKCDC, speaking at announcement of PACDC policy platform With the mayoral race approaching, the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) announced the release of a policy platform Wednesday on how to make development more equitable in rapidly changing neighborhoods. The platform, “Beyond Gentrification, Toward Equitable Development,” contains 19 recommendations […]
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Feb. 18, 2015 1:24 pm
More than 100 Next Great City Members Give Recommendations for Next Mayoral Term
On Wednesday, February 18, Next Great City announced the six initiatives of its 2015 policy agenda, which is designed to lead to renewed investment, energy and strength in the city‘s neighborhoods while supporting sustainable practices and an effective city government. More than 100 Next Great City Coalition members participated in three town hall style meetings to help identify the […]