Politics & Government

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Shares Plan To Make Housing More Affordable In City

"Beyond public safety, there is no more pressing issue for Philadelphia than access to housing," Mayor Parker said.

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March 26, 2025

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday unveiled a plan to invest $2 billion in programs to build and preserve 30,000 homes for the city and make housing more affordable.

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She discussed the proposal, known as the Housing Opportunities Made Easy Housing Plan, during a special session of City Council.

"Beyond public safety, there is no more pressing issue for Philadelphia than access to housing," Parker said.

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