Housing for All? Who Really Benefits in Philly

Each month, “Philly Unpacked” breaks down one of the current issues affecting life in Philadelphia. In this episode we try to break down what Mayor Cherelle Parker’s H.O.M.E. plan promises and how efforts like the Safe & Healthy Homes Act aim to fill the gaps — especially for low-income residents facing unsafe housing conditions.

Housing policy isn’t just about units and budgets — it’s about whether Philadelphians can stay safe, healthy, and rooted in their communities

The episode begins with host Jordana Rubenstein interviewing Malcolm Burnley of The Philadelphia Citizen, who has reported on Mayor Parker’s HOME Initiative as well as housing in general in our city.

Then viewers hear from Angela Wood and her experiences as a Philadelphia renter.

Finally Melissa Monts of OnePA Renters United speaks of the challenges facing renters more broadly has costs have gone up.