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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


MIXED INCOME

LONG-TERM AFFORDABILITY

ENERGY EFFICIENT

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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

DRAFT TRANSFORMATION PLAN

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Process

Photo Credits: Norris Apartments, Blackney Hayes; WRT


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

WHAT ELEMENTS OF HOUSINGWOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD? 1STATI

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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NEIGHBORHOOD

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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ORGANIZE NEIGHBORHOOD TASK FORCE

DOCUMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS



ANALYZE FINDINGS

DEVELOP STRATEGIES


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PUBLIC ASSETS

TRAN

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JOB ACCESS

Photo Credits: CHOP, Architizer; WRT


- 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



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


- 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


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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



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PEOPLE - EDUCATION





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



ANALYZE FINDINGS

DEVELOP STRATEGIES


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IMPROVE SCHOOLSEARLY LEARNING

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TERSCHOOL & TUTORING PROGRAMSProcess

Photo Credits: Early Learning - First 5 Association; Improve Schools - Philly Watersheds; After-school & Tutoring - Hampton Roads Afterschool; WRT


- 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



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PEOPLE - HEALTH & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES





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



ANALYZE FINDINGS

DEVELOP STRATEGIES


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HEALTH & WELLNESS

ENROLLMENT IN AID PROGRAM

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Process

Photo Credits: Job Training - Coalition for the Homeless; Health & Wellness - The White House Farm; Enrollment in Aid - The Nation, San Antonio; Environmental Equity - PWD


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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 ARE THE STRENGTHS WE NEED TO BUILD ON?

WHAT ARE 3 WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?

HOW DO YOU DEFINE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? 4STATI

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WHAT DO YOU WANT SHARSWOOD TO BE KNOWN AS IN THE FUTURE?


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)

OTHERS?

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Credit: WRT

Credit: WRT

Credit: WRT Credit: Project HOME


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


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

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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


SUMMARY: THE RIDGE AVENUE FOCUS AREA

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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.

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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

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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

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Create gateway with buildings

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