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Housing advocates to the city: Rethink your approach to housing affordability

Those who testified at a City Council hearing called for more financial help for low-income residents, rental and repair assistance, and changes to restrictive zoning rules.

The Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities held a rally outside City Hall in May 2020 in support of funding for the city's Housing Trust Fund. The coalition is now pushing for more housing funding for Philadelphians with the lowest incomes.
The Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities held a rally outside City Hall in May 2020 in support of funding for the city's Housing Trust Fund. The coalition is now pushing for more housing funding for Philadelphians with the lowest incomes.Read moreALEJANDRO A. ALVAREZ / Staff Photographer