Opening Doors

PHA’s initiative to preserve, expand affordable housing

“We must take bold action to meet our city’s housing needs.”

Kelvin Jeremiah
President & CEO, Philadelphia Housing Authority



The challenge: Costs are high, wait lists are long & our housing is old


PHA’s plan includes preserving over 12,900 existing affordable apartments


The plan also calls for adding thousands of new affordable units


A variety of capital sources will be needed to fund this $3.8 billion project


PHA will preserve resident rights & ensure affordability for years to come


The Opening Doors program will add thousands of jobs & boost economic activity


This initiative builds on PHA's record preserving & creating affordable housing