The mayor told the Chamber of Commerce she will announce “a significant city financial commitment” for housing and propose legislation aimed at “easing the production of new housing."

At the Chamber of Commerce's Mayoral Luncheon, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker laid out her plans for year two.

The H.O.M.E initiative will bring together data experts to streamline development and identify neighborhoods in need.

Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the creation of a new position to oversee her vision of creating and preserving 30,000 housing units in the city, bringing in an expert from the Midwest to fill the role.