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POPULATION CHANGE SINCE 2000
5,173
1,514,456
0.3%OF THE CITY’S POPULATION
2010 SHARSWOOD-BLUMBERG
2011 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
AFRICAN AMERICAN
WHITE ASIAN SOME OTHER RACE
TWO OR MORE RACES
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
41.5%
6.9%
43.7%
88.1%
Aggregated Data by 2011 Census Block Groups
Aggregated Data by 2011 Census Block Groups
2000 4,489
2010 5,825
2011 5,173
SHARSWOOD-BLUMBERG NEIGHBORHOOD
POPULATION
RACIAL CHARACTERISTICS
$28,061 $33,852
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
SHARS-BLUM NEIGHBORHOOD
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
17.4%IN THE NEIGHBORHOODUNEMPLOYED
vs9.60%IN PHILADELPHIAUNEMPLOYED
1,968RESIDENTS IN THE LABOR FORCE
Aggregated Data by 2010 Census Tracts ; Aggregated Data by 2007-2011 ACS Estimates; 2011, LEHD
Based on aggregated census tract data which includes parts of other neighborhoods.
ECONOMY
3%BIKED
45%PUBLICTRANSPORTATIONPORTATION
39%DROVE ALONE
5%WORKED AT HOME
8%WALKED
%
COLLEGE DEGREE(ASSOCIATE OR
HIGHER)
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ONLY
NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
32%37%31%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Aggregated Data by 2010 Census Tracts ; Aggregated Data by 2007-2011 ACS Estimates
COMMUTING TO WORK
46.9% 53.1%
22
463Employed In Neighborhood,
Live Outside
Live in the Neighborhood,
Employed Outside
Live & Work in the Neighborhood
INFLOW & OUTFLOW OF JOBS
26% OWN HOMES
1,887HOUSEHOLDS 74% RENT
VS. 45% IN PHILLY
NEIGHBORHOOD DEMOGRAPHICS
AGE COHORTS
18-2410%25-5437%55+24%
UNDER 1829%
PHILADELPHIA
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MIXED INCOME
LONG-TERM AFFORDABILITY
ENERGY EFFICIENT
PHYS
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HOUSING
Transform distressed public and assisted
housing into energy efficient, mixed-income
housing that is physically and financially viable
over the long-term
GOAL
KEY OBJECTIVES
Housing Choice Opportunities for Returning Tenants
One-for-One Replacement of Public Housing Units
Access to Opportunity
Resident access to economic opportunities and public
transportation, enhancing access to high-quality social,
recreational, educational, commercial (including fresh
food grocery retailers), and health facilities and services,
and other high-quality municipal services and facilities.
ORGANIZE HOUSING TASK FORCE
DOCUMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONDUCT NEEDS ASSESSMENT
INTERVIEW STAKEHOLDERS
ANALYZE FINDINGS
DEVELOP STRATEGIES
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ENERGY-SAVING FEATURES
FRONT YARD OR BACK YARD
FRONT PORCH / STOOP
LARGE WINDOWS / NATURAL LIGHT
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN OR TRADTIONAL DESIGN
OTHERS?
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Credit: WRT
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Transform distressed, high-poverty neighborhoods
into viable, mixed-income and sustainable
neighborhoods with access to well-functioning
services, high quality public schools and
education programs, high quality early learning
programs and services, public assets, public
transportation, and improved access to jobs.
GOAL
KEY OBJECTIVES Alignment with Existing Efforts
Anchor Institution Engagement
Access to Amenities
Resident access to fresh food, community-serving
retail, services (banks, gyms, hair care, etc), civic and
community facilities (senior care, community center,
family entertainment, medical clinics, etc)
Process
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSINGSERVICES
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DOCUMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONDUCT NEEDS ASSESSMENT
INTERVIEW STAKEHOLDERS
ANALYZE FINDINGS
DEVELOP STRATEGIES
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PUBLIC ASSETS
TRAN
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JOB ACCESS
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- Laundry Mat
- Community Center
- Bookstore / Internet Cafe for High School & College
Students
- Weekend and Post-Work Day Programs
- Food Bank & Clothing Bank
- Community Gardens
- Playground or Sports Fields on Vacant Land
- Mothers in Charge Program
- Art League Classes
- Mural Arts Program Involvement
- Hair Salon
- Computer Lab
- Transportation
HERE’S WHAT WE’VE HEARD FROM YOU
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NEIGHBORHOOD
POSITIVE ASPECTS AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Cleanliness & Safety
Variety of Goods & Services Available
Access to Public Transportation
Access to Employment
Quality of Homes
TELL US ABOUT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
WHAT HAVE WE MISSED? DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL CONCERNS OR SUGGESTIONS?
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PEOPLE - SAFETY
Support positive outcomes for families who live
in the target development(s) and the surrounding
neighborhood, particularly outcomes related to
residents’ health, safety, employment, mobility,
and education.
GOAL
KEY OBJECTIVES Residents Live in a Safer Environment
Lower Crime Rate
Strategies that Increase Safety
Safety measures can include more law enforcement
presence, community-based partnerships, and spaces
designed for safety (defensible space)
ORGANIZE SAFETY TASK FORCE
RESEARCH EXISTING PUBLIC SAFETY
CONDUCT NEEDS ASSESSMENT
INTERVIEW STAKEHOLDERS
ANALYZE FINDINGS
DEVELOP STRATEGIES
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COMMUNITY BUILDING
CR
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REDU
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DRUG
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REVENTION
Process
Photo Credits: Drugs/Gang Prevention - Police Athletic League; Philly PAL; Reduce Violent Crime - Safegrowth Blogspot; WRT
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- Swipe & ID Cards to Enter the Building
- Drug Activity in Halls & Stairwells
- Urine & Defecation in the Hallways
- Enforce Curfew for the Courtyards / Hallways
- Implement Floor Captain Suggestions for Fines
- Police Enforcement on Site to Reduce Drug Dealing
- Clean up the Site
- Attendance by PHA / PD at Resident Meetings
- GREAT & DARE Programs On-Site
- Promote Partnership with PHA & PD
- Participation by PHA & PD at Proposed Community Day
- Kids Playing in the Halls all Hours of the Night
- Programs to Keep Kids out of Trouble
HERE’S WHAT WE’VE HEARD FROM YOU
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PEOPLE - SAFETY
VERY POOR POOR FAIR GOOD VERY GOOD
Safety Programs in Place to Reduce Crime
Resident Involvement in Crime & Safety Issues
Street Lights, Security Cameras
Response from Police Department (PD)
Safety of Parks & Recreation Spaces
RATE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF YOUR SAFETY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
WHAT HAVE WE MISSED? DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL CONCERNS OR SUGGESTIONS?
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PEOPLE - EDUCATION
Support positive outcomes for families who live
in the target development(s) and the surrounding
neighborhood, particularly outcomes related to
residents’ health, safety, employment, mobility,
and education.
GOAL
KEY OBJECTIVES Access to High-Quality Early Learning Programs
Significant Improvement in Neighborhood Schools
Growth in Educational Outcomes
Includes the number of public school children prepared
to graduate from high school college and career ready
and the percentage of students with improved test scores
compared to the state average
ORGANIZE EDUCATION TASK FORCE
RESEARCH EXISTING INSTITUTIONS
CONDUCT NEEDS ASSESSMENT
INTERVIEW STAKEHOLDERS
ANALYZE FINDINGS
DEVELOP STRATEGIES
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IMPROVE SCHOOLSEARLY LEARNING
EDUC
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AF
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Photo Credits: Early Learning - First 5 Association; Improve Schools - Philly Watersheds; After-school & Tutoring - Hampton Roads Afterschool; WRT
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- Truancy Officers / Need to Enforce Truancy Rules
- Afterschool & Anti-Bullying Programs
- Tutoring and Workshops on Site
- Education for Parents to Motivate & Empower
- Graduation Coaches for High Schoolers
- Guest Speakers for Parents and Youth
- School Uniform Clothing Drive
- Off-site Programs for Neighborhood Youth
- Information about Education Programs Offered by the
City (Music, Philabundance, Bookmobile, etc)
- Pre-K and Day Care
- Financial Literacy Classes
- Summer Work Ready Programs
- Sex Education / Planned Parenthood
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PEOPLE - EDUCATION
VERY POOR POOR FAIR GOOD VERY GOOD
Quality of Schools
Availability of Early Childhood Education
Safe Transportation / Walking Routes to School
Availability of Afterschool Programs / Activities
Preparation of Students for the Workforce or College
RATE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF SCHOOLS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
WHAT HAVE WE MISSED? DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL CONCERNS OR SUGGESTIONS?
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PEOPLE - HEALTH & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Support positive outcomes for families who live
in the target development(s) and the surrounding
neighborhood, particularly outcomes related to
residents’ health, safety, employment, mobility,
and education.
GOAL
KEY OBJECTIVES Improve Overall Resident Health
Leverage Outside Funding Sources & Support
Increase Average Income of Existing Households
Access to Services
Primary care, preventive care, dental and wellness
screenings, opportunities for recreation / exercise,
access to job training,
ORGANIZE TASK FORCES
RESEARCH EXISTING HEALTH/SERVICES
CONDUCT NEEDS ASSESSMENT
INTERVIEW STAKEHOLDERS
ANALYZE FINDINGS
DEVELOP STRATEGIES
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
ENROLLMENT IN AID PROGRAM
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JOB TRAINING
ENVI
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Process
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PEOPLE - HEALTH & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
- Access to healthcare
- Day Care Center
- Elementary School
- A Fitness Center
- Healthy Cooking / Eating Classes
- Smoke Free Environment
- Programs for Seniors
- Supermarket with Fresh Produce
- Therapy for Youth
- Wellness Center on Site
- Anger Management Classes
- Self-Defense Classes for Women
- Business Development & Workforce Training Center
- Adult Education / Literacy Programs
HERE’S WHAT WE’VE HEARD FROM YOUVERY POOR POOR FAIR GOOD VERY GOOD
Access to Healthcare
Availability of Information about Services (Medicaid,
CHIP, EBT, etc)
Availability of Drug / Alcohol Rehabilitation
Services
Access to Job Training Programs
Availability of Healthy Food at Affordable Prices
RATE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF HEALTH & SERVICES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
WHAT HAVE WE MISSED? DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL CONCERNS OR SUGGESTIONS?
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WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS WE NEED TO BUILD ON?
WHAT ARE 3 WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
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WHAT DO YOU WANT SHARSWOOD TO BE KNOWN AS IN THE FUTURE?
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WHERE DO YOU SHOP FOR GROCERIES? WHERE DO YOUR CHILDREN GO TO SCHOOL?
WHAT SERVICES DO YOU USE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? 4STATI
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A SUCCESSFUL TRANSFORMATION PLAN ENGAGEMENT PROCESS WILL INCLUDE...
ENGAGING YOUTH
ENGAGING SENIORS
ENGAGING DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS
COMMUNITY PROJECTS (GARDENS, PLANTINGS)
ENGAGING LOCAL INSTITUTIONS (PROJECT HOME, ETC)
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Credit: WRT Credit: Project HOME
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING - WHAT EVENTS WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN SEEING IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
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POP-UP GARDEN
CLEAN UP DAYS
PARKLET
YARD SALES / SIDEWALK SALES
COMMUNITY GARDEN / BUTTERFLY GARDEN
OTHERS?
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Credit: Temple News
Credit: W Rockland Street Project
Credit: Logan CDC
Credit: South Jersey Sun News
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SUMMARY:THE LOWER NORTH DISTRICT PLAN
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Future Phases
Fortify residential blocks where homeownership is dominant with infill development on publicly owned lands, home improvement support, and downzoning to single family districts.
Commission a study to determine what impacts, if any, rising property values on current renters and homeowners.
Encourage business and job growth on the Germantown and Lehigh Commercial Corridors through a corridor management program and streetscape improvements.
Install signal controls at selected Fire Department facilities.
Implement infrastructure changes along high-volume bus routes 7, 32, and 48 to meet transit demand and reduce travel times.
Improve and expand Route 15 trolley service through a new turn-around near Girard College, piloting stop consolidation, elimination of left turn lanes where feasible, and more.
Implement priority recommendations of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan including bike lane installation on 2nd and 5th Streets, safety improvements at the Strawberry Mansion and Girard Street bridges, and more.
Build a new Martin Luther King, Jr. Older Adult Center at 21st Street and Cecil B Moore Avenue.
Bring the Cecil B Moore Recreation Center into a state of good repair.
Pursue nomination of sites to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places including the Pyramid Club, the Legendary Blue Horizon, Church of the GESU, The Salvation Army Worship and Service Center, Teatro Puerto Rico/ Diamond Theatre, and the Townhomes at 1416-32 Girard Avenue
Downzoning to single family
districts.
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SUMMARY: THE RIDGE AVENUE FOCUS AREA
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Cecil B Moore Library
Existing Commercial
MLK Rec Center
Vacant Schools
Blumberg Apartments
Girard College
St. Joe’s Prep
Athletic Square
Vacant Land Concentration
Vacant Land Concentration
Vacant Land Concentration
Vacant Land Concentration
Vacant Land Concentration
Cecil B. Moore
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21st
22nd
23rd
24th
25th
Oxford
Jefferson
Master
ThompsonN. College
Girard
Existing Land Use
Existing Zoning
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Residential Medium Density
Residential High Density
Commercial Consumer
Commercial Business/Professional
Commercial Mixed Residential
Industrial
TransportationCulture/Amusement
Civic/Institutional
Park/Open Space
Vacant Land
Vacant Building
Partially Vacant Building
Residential Multifamily RM-1, RM-2
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use CMX-2
Medium Industrial I-2
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Redevelop the Norman Blumberg Apartments
Repurpose vacant land with infill development
Identify re-use opportunities for closed schools
Create a new passive open space for the community
Support existing businesses where the corridor is strong
Transition away from commercial uses where the corridor is weak
Repurpose vacant land with comtemporary retail space and green stormwater management infrastructure
Beautify the corridor to enhance its role as an important gateway
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Infill Housing> Redevelop blocks with high vacancy,
city ownership, and tax delinquency with a mix of 750 subsidized and market-rate housing units. A mix of units will ensure against recreating concentrations of poverty.
> Emphasize rehabiliating existing units, minimal displacement, context sensitive design, a slight reduction in traditional density, and the conversion of narrow side streets into rear parking areas
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Sharswood Park> Build a park on a centrally located plot
of land characterized by high vacancy, city ownership, and tax delinquency. This recommendation is a placeholder for some type of green space within the redevelopment. If the park is not built, the plan does not fail.
> Frame the park with repurposed buildings to activate it.
Adaptive Reuse of Schools> Encourage the reuse of Vaux and Reynolds
schools for community services and senior housing.
Blumberg Apartments> Redevelop the Blumberg Apartments into lower density
housing that matches the traditional neighborhood context> 150 replacement units should be occupied by mixed-income,
mixed-tenure households (the target is at least 40 percent homeowner)
> The senior housing tower should remain> 23rd Street should be reintroduced to provide greater
connectivty within the neighborhood
Support Businesses
> Support businesses on Ridge Avenue through streetscape improvements, facade improvements, and corridor cleaning.
Mixed-Use Larger-Format Retail with Residential Above
> Reposition concentrations of vacant land along Ridge Avenue to allow for retail uses such as a modern grocery store or pharmacy.
> Require the buildings to hold the street wall and to be oriented towards Ridge Avenue, with parking located to the side or rear.
> Encourage residential or commercial uses on the upper floors.
“Right Sizing” Ridge Avenue> Rezone sections of Ridge Avenue where commercial
uses are no longer viable. The zoning should allow for only multi-family uses.
20th
Cecil B. Moore
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Master
Jefferson
Thompson
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24th
25th
22nd
21st
Neighborhood Greening> Explore using irregularly shaped land at
prominent corners along Ridge Avenue for green stormwater infrastructure projects. These projects could become placemaking elements in the larger redevelopment scheme.
Image source: Google Streets
Create new pedestrian
crossing to link open space to
new development
Activate open spaces with multi-family
deveopment (new construction and rehabilitations)
Rehabilitate building and retain Pearl
Bailey Mural as backdrop for open space
Encourage taller, mixed-use buildings
at corners to take advantage of
sightlines for stores and to create
gateway
JEFFERSON STREET
OXFORD STREET
RIDGE AVENUE
21ST
STR
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Place commercial parking areas behind
development but create visible entries
from major streets
Restore street wall and maintain consistent cornice line with setbacks
Place retail at prominent gateway/intersectionpi
Add pedestrian crossingAdd d tProvide gathering spaces
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21st Street and Ridge Avenue
RIDGE AVENUE
21ST STREET
Create gateway with buildings