Investigating how power shapes housing in Philadelphia—and developing people-centered solutions to change it.
People’s Housing Lab (PHL) is a volunteer-driven team of researchers, writers, and organizers working to reshape Philadelphia’s housing policy around the people who actually live here — not the billionaire investors profiting off our neighborhoods. We study how power shapes housing, interrogate housing policy myths, and center the lived experiences of residents. By exposing the predatory forces that create scarcity and instability, we contribute evidence-based, non-delusional, people-focused solutions grounded in the belief that housing is a human right and that our city deserves an economy that truly serves all Philadelphians.
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Posted by Cade on Oct 09, 2026
We're excited to introduce our regular newsletter. We'll shout out stories on local housing issues that we love, call out media missing critical context, share upcoming events, and get us all inspired by work happening elsewhere. As always, you can reach us at [email protected]. ... Continue reading
Posted by Cade on Sep 02, 2026
Hi, We're the People's Housing Lab.Too often, the conversation about housing in Philadelphia seems to be missing something. We've noticed it. Maybe you have too.Some of us first noticed this at a press conference held by senior tenants whose landlord left them without heat in the dead... Continue reading
Posted by Cade on Jul 31, 2026
Welcome to the People's Housing Lab (PHL). Here's what we're all about.For Philadelphians, By PhiladelphiansPhiladelphia is our focus and our home. This is a platform and publication for Philadelphians, by Philadelphians. We will share stories about Philadelphia tenants, the Philadelp... Continue reading
