Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffrey Young is in a dispute with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's administration over adding drug rehab services to a homeless shelter in North Philadelphia. The mayor's budget proposal could impact the construction of affordable housing in West Philadelphia, causing concerns among housing advocates.
Mayor Parker’s proposed budget leaves the city's agreement to build affordable housing on the former UC Townhomes site in limbo. Housing advocates aren’t happy. via @awmoselle https://t.co/CD2xBu7nal
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has said building affordable housing in the city is a top priority, but if her first budget is approved as she proposed it, a West Philadelphia site meant for 70 new units could continue to sit empty. https://t.co/mABASooQ8N
City hall said two affordable housing projects were ‘shovel-ready’ last summer. Why hasn’t construction started? For more than five years, the city’s Housing Now program has been plagued by obstructions and holdups. https://t.co/o5kkryt1hl
The mayor has made good on her promise to address the quality-of-life issues that have long plagued the neighborhood. But greater openness about spending and other initiatives is essential, writes The Inquirer Editorial Board. https://t.co/WZnoFoyMW0
Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffrey Young is fighting the Parker administration over adding drug rehab services to a homeless shelter in his North Philadelphia district. Details here: https://t.co/xfp2TMrnQg