Philadelphia legislators are expected to revive proposals to mandate that some private developers build affordable housing units, a prospect deeply unpopular among city developers.
At least two members of City Council are drafting proposals for the mandate, which is typically referred to as inclusionary zoning.
Councilwomen Maria Quiñones-Sánchez said she would introduce her proposal, which would limit the mandate to certain areas of the city, in January after legislators return from winter break.
After several failed attempts in City Council to pass inclusionary zoning over the years, Quiñones-Sánchez said city leaders should aggressively address the affordable housing crisis as the cityâs economy rebuilds after the novel coronavirus pandemic.