$15.4M in Federal Funds Spark Sustainable Housing Transformation
U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman, alongside U.S. Representatives Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans, have successfully secured $15,440,000 in federal funding aimed at enhancing Philadelphia’s housing infrastructure. Funded through the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) under the auspices of the Inflation Reduction Act, this initiative is set to transform three significant housing developments: St. George Athenagoras Manr, Cobbs Creek, and Inglis Gardens.
According to MSN, The GRRP, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is designed to modernize housing facilities by integrating sustainable technologies and practices that mitigate carbon emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and improve climate resilience. These efforts are pivotal for advancing both environmental sustainability and the quality of life for residents.
St. George Athenagoras Manor, an essential housing unit for seniors, is allocated $7,520,000 for upgrades across 94 units. Cobbs Creek, targeting improvements in housing for working families, will receive $6,800,000 to refurbish 85 units. Meanwhile, Inglis Gardens, dedicated to residents with disabilities, is allocated $1,120,000 for the enhancement of 14 units.
Senator Bob Casey emphasized the critical nature of this funding, stating, “Every family deserves a safe, reliable, and affordable home. This funding will upgrade communities to ensure safer and more resilient and energy efficient housing in Philadelphia that will bring down costs for our families, seniors, and people with disabilities.”
