Affordable Housing Bill Awaits Mayor Parker’s Signature
As Philadelphia City Council prepares to reconvene, two key pieces of legislation aimed at boosting affordable housing are now awaiting action on...
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Alex Goldberg : Jun 20, 2025 9:00:00 AM
Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed two bills aimed at expediting affordable housing development and restoring trust in the city’s zoning variance process. The legislation, part of Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s Defying Displacement campaign, now heads to Mayor Cherelle Parker for final approval.
Bill No. 250043 cuts bureaucratic delays by:
Advocates, including the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations and the American Institute of Architects, emphasized that by reducing pre-development costs and project delays, this bill will help address Philadelphia’s worsening affordable housing shortage.
Bill No. 250041 addresses a long-standing gap in the zoning variance process by:
Community leaders and advocates testified that this reform would rebuild trust between developers and neighborhoods, increase support for projects, and prevent developers from backing out of affordability pledges after receiving zoning approvals.
In sum, the two bills aim to speed up the creation of affordable homes, lower development costs, and give communities confidence that developers will honor their commitments — key steps in Philadelphia’s effort to combat displacement and housing insecurity.
As Philadelphia City Council prepares to reconvene, two key pieces of legislation aimed at boosting affordable housing are now awaiting action on...
In an effort to tackle Philadelphia’s ongoing housing crisis, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced a legislative package aimed at increasing...
Modifying governmental rules and regulations under the Philadelphia Zoning Code for properties in Philadelphia is a time-intensive process....