The Take Back Vacant Land team and nearly 50 other organizations have been lobbying City Council to introduce a "land bank bill that we can trust." That is to say, one that considers what communities want (green space, urban farms, affordable housing)! We want to use the city's vacant land for ethical revitalization.
A huge milestone occurred today when Councilwoman Mario Quinones-Sanchez introduced the bill, with much of our language, into City Council. Rachel Sensenig, from our team, was there! Here's what her assistant, Jennifer Kates, wrote to us:
Please pass on our thanks to CTBVL for all your work so far in shaping the bill so that it is informed by community representation and equity in development, and for building support and enthusiasm for these changes. The new draft greatly reflects your contributions.
Jennifer Kates, Esq.Office of Councilwoman Sánchez
City Hall, Room 592
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Let's keep praying as we make more progress on this bill. Stay tuned for more information!
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