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Closing the Gap: Black-White Homeownership Disparities in Philadelphia
March 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT
Homeownership has long been viewed as one of the effective ways to build long-term wealth. Yet historically, Black Philadelphians have not had the same access to that opportunity. Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and The Pew Charitable Trusts in a discussion about policy solutions to the Black-White homeownership gap in Philadelphia. Researchers will examine the current state of these racial homeownership disparities in the city and what factors perpetuate these inequities. State and local policymakers will use key findings from this research to explore potential policy interventions to close the Black-White homeownership gap in Philadelphia. This solutions-oriented discussion will build on previous events and share information about future efforts to create a more equitable Philadelphia.
Agenda
10:00-10:05 am ET
Opening remarks
Frazierita Klasen, Senior Vice President, The Pew Charitable Trusts
10:05-10:35 am ET
Panel 1: Barriers to Closing the Black-White Homeownership Gap
Lei Ding, Senior Community Development Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Octavia Howell, Manager, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Jimmy Gastner, Community Engagement Associate, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia moderator
10:35 am-11:20 am ET
Panel 2: Policy Solutions to Address These Racial Homeownership
Disparities
Robin Wiessmann, Executive Director and CEO, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Cherelle Parker, Councilmember, City of Philadelphia
Nikil Saval, State Senator, Pennsylvania District 1
James Crowder, Senior Associate, Local Policy Advocacy and Reform, Annie E. Casey Foundation moderator
11:20-11:25 am ET
Reflections: Areas for Future Research
Lei Ding, Senior Community Development Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Octavia Howell, Manager, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Sophie Bryan, Senior Manager, The Pew Charitable Trusts moderator
11:25-11:30 am ET
Closing remarks
Theresa Y. Singleton, Senior Vice President and Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Presented by
The Pew Charitable Trusts
