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Can modular housing help Philadelphia build 30,000 affordable units?

Reports from Next City and Technical.ly examine whether mass-produced modular housing can ease Philadelphia's shortage as Mayor Cherelle Parker pursues a plan to add 30,000 affordable units.

Published Jun 16, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Next City and Technical.ly report on Philadelphia's housing crisis as Mayor Cherelle Parker explores using modular construction to produce 30,000 affordable units. The coverage looks at whether mass-produced housing could be a scalable solution to the city's affordability and supply challenges.