On a humid Thursday morning, Germantowners, primarily seniors, embarked on a charter bus journey to City Hall, eager to witness the next chapter of the battle for the Germantown YWCA, joining a contentious hearing with David S. Thomas, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Housing Development Company (PHDC), testifying as an evidentiary witness, amidst discussions of conservatorship, community concerns, and the future of their beloved landmark.
Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosted a meeting with KBK Enterprises about the Germantown YWCA project, featuring updates and building visuals by CEO Keith B. Key. Germantown residents and stakeholders asked questions, and the meeting is available for viewing below.
After six years of waiting for the revitalization of the neighborhood Y building, Germantown residents are calling for the redevelopment authority to do the right thing.