[NEWS] State invests $3 million in LGBT-inclusive affordable housing
From the Philadelphia Gay News:
The sun shone bright on a parking lot in North Philadelphia Oct. 21 as Gov. Tom Wolf announced a $3-million investment from the state for a 30-unit affordable-housing complex that will offer LGBT-friendly residency for young adults.
The money came through the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.
“The reason RCAPs exist is to make Pennsylvania better,” Wolf said. “This is an investment. This is not a gift. It’s not a contribution. It’s an investment. This investment is going to make Philadelphia better, which I remind you is the biggest city in Pennsylvania.”
Project HOME and the Middleton Partnership will develop the lot at 1315 N. Eighth St. Groundbreaking will take place in April 2017 with construction expected to conclude 17 months later. The four-story building will have more than 36,500 square feet. Each unit will have one bedroom. There will also be laundry and exercise rooms in addition to a community space that will open to an outdoor courtyard for art events and other public programs.
