Philadelphia program aims to create affordable housing developers

By Aaron Moselle

Published June 21, 2024 at 5:57 PM EDT

People without access to capital are getting into housing development in Philadelphia. It's part of a program designed to create more affordable housing and boost non-traditional developers.

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