African Cultural Alliance of North America, Inc.
ACANA) (Development - community benefitting use (unsolicit
1 property · African Cultural Alliance of North America, Inc.
What is missing from the record
Every step has a date on record. Nothing is missing from the records we hold.
Where this project stands
Five steps, from the Board agenda to the closing. A disposition is the sale or transfer of a Land Bank property. The Council step is City Council's approval of the sale, which comes after the Board's approval.
- 1. On a Board agendaDoneOct 10, 2023
- 2. Board approvalDoneOct 10, 2023
- 3. Council approval of the dispositionDoneOct 26, 2023 to Nov 2, 2023
- 4. Deed into the Land BankDoneAug 14, 2020
- 5. ClosingDoneFeb 27, 2024
Board hearings
One row for each Board hearing where this project was on the agenda. Fewer than six approving votes means no decision was reached; it is not a denial. Speakers and letters are public comments on the item.
| Date | Agenda item | Outcome | Vote as recorded | Public speakers | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2023 | V.C | Approved | unanimous | 1 | 1 |
How members voted
Shown only where the minutes or a transcript record how a member voted; a voice vote with no names shows no one. Y = yes, N = no, A = abstained, R = recused. A blank cell means no vote by that member is on record for that item.
| Member | 2023-10-10V.C |
|---|---|
| Andrew Goodman | R |
Closings
From the Land Bank's settlement records.
| Purchaser | Closing date | Price | Appraised value | Units | Council resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Cultural Alliance of North America, Inc. (“ACANA”) | Feb 27, 2024 | $1 | $315,000 | 0 | 230730;230758 |
Days from the first Board approval to each closing: 140.
People and organizations
- Board members with a recorded vote
- Andrew Goodman (recused)
Public comment
A position is counted only where the person stated one at a hearing or in a letter. Letters read aloud at a meeting are staff summaries, not the writer's own words. Officials and people speaking for an organization are named; residents who spoke for themselves are counted, not named.
Across all hearings: 1 public speakers and 1 letters, with 1 statements of support and 0 of opposition. Councilmember positions: support 1.
| Named commenters (2 in all, residents included) | Stated position | Speaking for (organization) |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie R. Gauthier | support | Philadelphia City Council, 3rd District Councilwoman |
| Judith Robinson | neutral | Strawberry Mansion Civic Association |
From the record
Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 6 of 8 shown.
… with the next item on the agenda. Mr. Lawrence asked the Board to authorize the disposition of a parcel located at 1511-17 S. 55th Street in the in the 3rd Council District to African Cultural Alliance of North America, Inc., a non-profit organization (ACANA). ACANA is looking to develop its new headquarters utilizing new market tax credits and other funding sources. The proposal includes a new building, which will be a four-story PLB Board of Directors DRAFT Meeting Minutes for October 10, 2023 Page 5 of 86 Philadelphia Land Bank Board Meeting Package for November 14, 2023 Page 8 of 132
Minutes · Oct 10, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 8 · PLB Board package for 11.14.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
Agenda · Oct 10, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 2 · PLB Board Package for 10.10.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
Okay. Motion carries. I turn over the floor to Chair Goodman.
Motion · Michael Koonce · Oct 10, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 38 · PLB Board package for 11.14.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
… writes to express her strong support for this disposition.
Statement · Jamie Gauthier, 3rd District Councilwoman (letter read by Board counsel) · Oct 10, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 38 · PLB Board package for 11.14.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
But I want to say for the community, this is a great project.
Statement · Judith Robinson, Strawberry Mansion Civic Association (RCO emeritus) · Oct 10, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 38 · PLB Board package for 11.14.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
ACANA is looking to develop its new Africa Center with new market tax credits and other funding sources.
Statement · Jessie Lawrence, Land Bank staff · Oct 10, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 37 · PLB Board package for 11.14.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
Properties (1)
| Address | OPA account number | Status | Deed into the Land Bank | Closing date | Entered the Land Bank via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1511 S 55TH ST | 885584320 | Closed | Aug 14, 2020 | Feb 27, 2024 | private or other |
Sources: Board minutes and packets; PHDC workbook; Transcript. Built from the Land Bank Board's minutes, packets and transcripts, the Land Bank's settlement workbook, and City Council records.