The organization was established in 1964 and has since grown into a leading community development intermediary.
Philadelphia’s go‑to community development intermediary, working across every neighborhood.
Finances and supports affordable housing development, home repairs, and adaptive reuse of vacant lots.
Project focus areas include owner‑occupied home improvement, accessibility modifications, weatherization, and new affordable housing units.
Specializes in residential affordable housing, community land repurposing, financial assistance programs, and neighborhood planning.
Leverages public and private funding to facilitate citywide repairs and construction initiatives.
Trust‑fund model preserves existing housing and enables new construction through community partnerships.
Culture + Values
Repair homes and finance affordable housing.
Help communities plan.
Assist residents, community groups, businesses, and developers in repurposing vacant land.
Support amenities that make neighborhoods great places to live.
Work in every neighborhood in Philadelphia with dedicated staff.
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Carbon Neutrality
City of Philadelphia's Commitment
The city aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors by 2050.
50% Reduction
Philadelphia 2030 District Goal
The district targets a 50% reduction in energy use, water consumption, and transportation-related emissions from the building sector by 2030.
-0.2 kg CO2/m²/year
Net-Zero Residency Achievement
A Philadelphia residential project achieved net-zero energy balance with ultra-low emissions through demand reduction, recycled materials, mass timber, and on-site PV.
25% Exceedance
ASHRAE 90.1 Baseline
A housing authority headquarters project exceeded the ASHRAE 90.1 energy efficiency baseline by over 25% using advanced insulation, glazing, LED lighting, and VRF heat pump systems.
Philadelphia aims to achieve carbon neutrality (net-zero greenhouse gas emissions) by 2050, encompassing buildings, energy, transportation, and waste sectors.
Philadelphia Net-Zero Mixed-Income Residential TOD project achieved final emissions of –0.2 kg CO₂e/m²/year, reaching net-zero energy balance; initial design emissions were reduced from 17 to 13 to 4 kg CO₂e/m²/year through demand reduction, recycled materials, mass timber and on-site PV.
Philadelphia Housing Authority headquarters as part of Sharswood/Blumberg redevelopment achieved up to 70% HVAC efficiency improvements through high-efficiency insulation, glazing, LED lighting, and VRF heat pump HVAC systems.
Inclusion & Diversity
Information on the organization’s internal DEI strategy and gender-related statistics is not publicly available.