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During the conference, five residents spoke to a crowd about how they are pleased with the allocation of land to affordable housing, but want more to be done.

The city, IBID Associates, and Councilmember Jamie Gauthier have reached a settlement agreement on the lawsuit at the heart of the controversy over the affordable housing complex in University City.

‘How many life science centers do you need? How many research centers do you need? How many?’ Rasheda Alexander asked

Demonstrators demanded outside investors stop encroaching on housing properties within Philadelphia, and called on the city to create a fund to preserve affordable housing.

As rents skyrocket, cities can’t afford to lose low-income housing like West Philadelphia’s UC Townhomes.

Residents plan to hold more events to spread the word about the situation as they enter week two of the encampment.