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Broke In Philly

Philadelphia’s affordable housing strategy depends on repairing existing homes

Philadelphia's housing plan identifies revitalizing existing housing stock as one of the city's greatest challenges. But it’s also one of its biggest chances to address a lack of affordable housing.

Belinda Eldridge, 69, has lived in her South Philadelphia home for 48 years and has been receiving help from programs to repair problem. "When I found out there was a program, it allowed me to be comfortable staying home," she said "I like it here, and I’m sure that I wouldn’t be able to stay in my home if it wasn’t for this program.”
Belinda Eldridge, 69, has lived in her South Philadelphia home for 48 years and has been receiving help from programs to repair problem. "When I found out there was a program, it allowed me to be comfortable staying home," she said "I like it here, and I’m sure that I wouldn’t be able to stay in my home if it wasn’t for this program.”Read moreTYGER WILLIAMS / Staff Photographer