| FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2002 10:00 A.M. |
1. Discussion Item: Reinvestment in Centers and Corridors
Heather Kump, Regional Economic Policy Planner, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), will review ongoing work on DVRPC's current project entitled Residential Investment in Centers and Corridors. The purpose of this project is to assess existing trends in residential growth and investment and identify obstacles and opportunities for residential reinvestment in the region's cities, boroughs and older suburbs. Work on the first phase of this project commenced on July 1, 2001, and is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2002. A second phase highlighting examples of successful residential redevelopment in centers will commence on July 1, 2002.
Along with a status report, Ms. Kump has arranged for several of the region's developers to attend the meeting and participate in a round-table discussion with Committee members regarding challenges to developing in existing centers.
2. Presentation and Discussion: Choices
Ira Goldstein of The Reinvestment Fund (TRF) will present the findings of Choices (A Report on the State of The Region's Housing Market). Prepared by The Reinvestment Fund and the Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center, this report points out the need to rebuild Philadelphia's real estate markets while at the same time seeking more regional initiatives addressing housing affordability.
3. Discussion Item: County and Agency Updates
Members of the Regional Housing Committee are invited to update the committee on ongoing housing activities and initiatives within their individual County or agency.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. Adjournment