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Message from the Executive Vice President
Under the leadership of our Mayor, Michael A. Nutter, our elected officials and
our Board of Directors, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC)
continues to make positive contributions towards the revitalization of Philadelphia's
neighborhoods. Through our programs for new homeownership opportunities, stability of
existing occupied houses and retrofitting existing homes to accomodate those with
physical limitations, we strive to empower communities.
I am proud to say that PHDC leads the way in providing residents
with reasons to stay committed to their neighborhoods as it delivers effective and efficient
services that provide Philadelphians with:
STABILITY - PHDC provides home-repair programs that address
emergency systems issues and allows resident to remain living safely in housing that is
structurally sound, saves energy and reduces maintenance costs. We promote independent living
by making homes accessible for people with disabilities.
AFFORDABILITY - PHDC expands homeownership opportunities
citywide for households with low and moderate incomes. Owners enjoy quality housing at
reasonable costs.
OPPORTUNITY - OHCD initiates projects that assure a
community's future. Our pioneering homeownership developments in the Cecil B. Moore
and Ludlow areas became the catalyst for the current investment surge in North Philadelphia.
PROSPERITY - PHDC builds strong, economically viable
neighborhoods, thus creating further value for our city.
Our dedicated staff continues to address the challenges presented by
the increased need for services and decreased federal resources. The sincere passion and
sense of purpose demonstrated by our staff allows us to move forward in spite of these complex issues.
PHDC's mission remains clear: the improvement of the lives of all Philadelphians and the creation of viable neighborhoods.
Anthony C. McIntosh
Executive Vice President, PHDC
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