Parker said the plan, which would include 13,500 newly constructed homes and 16,500 preserved units, needs to be approved by City Council.

Philadelphia City Council held a special session on Monday, where Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled her plans to expand housing in the city.

In a 90-minute address Monday, Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled details of her $2 billion proposal to create 30,000 units of housing targeted mostly toward people making less than 50% of the Area Median Income.