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."

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

Mayor Cherelle Parker moved on her pledge to build tens of thousands of affordable housing units for city residents as Wells Fargo Bank gave a $5 million check returning its NeighborhoodLIFT program to Philadelphia and help first-time home buyers.