Plan Philly: Vacant properties in Point Breeze transferred for affordable housing

The Women’s Community Revitalization Project announced on Tuesday that it has secured two publicly-owned vacant properties in Point Breeze and is planning to build around 30 affordable houses in the neighborhood, which has seen sharp property-value increases over the last few years.

PlanPhilly: Philadelphia's disappearing low-cost rental housing revealed in Fed gentrification study

There are groups working at the local level who have been trying to raise the alarm about expiring affordability restrictions in the city. The Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities has been lobbying City Council about the issue in recent months, putting the pressure on Democratic politicians in a city that prides itself on its progressive bonafides. One of their leaders is Nora Lichtash, director of the Women’s Community Revitalization Project (which builds and maintains affordable housing), has been particularly vocal on the subject of expiring affordability. 

Philadelphia Inquirer: Why there's a North Philly living room going on display at the Art Museum

A partially constructed house is part of “Philadelphia Assembled” at the Perelman Building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Spirit News: Women’s Community Revitalization Project Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

On Friday, October 14th, lights gleamed over the outdoor patio of Oxford Mills, an apartment complex on W. Oxford Street, while tenants, allies and employees of the Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) celebrated the organization’s 30th anniversary. The WCRP held a ceremony to celebrate its 30-year history as a woman-led organization that has worked to strengthen Philadelphia’s poorest neighborhoods since 1986. 

Flying Kite: Home Steady: Discovering New Ways to House Philadelphians

Home ownership has long been one of the central tenets of the American Dream -- a ticket to the middle class. But for low-income residents in Philadelphia, securing a mortgage and buying a home is often just that: a dream.

Curbed Philly: 33 affordable housing homes approved for Point Breeze

The 33 townhomes, a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments and townhomes, will be available for rent for low-income families. Eleven of the homes will be reserved for veterans.

Philadelphia Tribune: Zoning board approves affordable housing development for Point Breeze

The Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment this week voted to approve plans for the Mamie Nichols Townhomes, a project that will deliver 33 new affordable apartments and townhomes to the quickly gentrifying Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia. The project is led by the Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) and Citizens Acting Together Can Help (CATCH).

CBS Philly: Philadelphia Affordable Housing Advocates Take On Gentrification In New Report

A coalition of affordable housing advocates issued a report this week on gentrification in Philadelphia. They want City Hall to tax developers that flip houses.