What we do
The Department of Planning and Development works in collaboration with communities to promote, plan, preserve, and develop successful neighborhoods for all.
Reaching these goals requires city agencies to work together with residents, businesses, developers, advocates, funders, and each other. Planning and Development has a team of agencies that do just that. Our agencies include:
- Philadelphia Art Commission
- Philadelphia City Planning Commission
- Division of Development Services
- Division of Housing and Community Development
- Philadelphia Historical Commission
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
We also partner with the PHDC.
Together we are charting a vibrant future for our city.
Connect
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(215) 683-4601
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Announcements
Request for Release of Funds17th Street Revitalization Project Phase II
FONSI and ERR
Date of Notice February 4,2026
On or about February 25, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, and the Pathways Housing Wellness Corporation to submit a request to HUD for the release of a HUD FY2024 Community Project Funding (CPF) award to undertake the following project:
Project Title: 17th Street Revitalization Project Phase II
Purpose: To provide thirty-eight (38) affordable housing rental units for low-income families and individuals. Twenty-five percent of units will be a preference for individuals and families currently experiencing homelessness. All units will be at or below 50% AMI. Fifteen percent of units will be fully ADA accessible, and five percent of units will have features for the hearing and visually impaired.
All land is publicly owned. Four lots will be acquired from the Philadelphia Housing Authority, and eight lots will be acquired from the Philadelphia Land Bank. This phase is a new construction of 9 three-story buildings fitting the existing character of the neighborhood.
Location: 1403 N. 17th Street, 1409 N. 17th Street, 1411 N. 17th Street, 1415 N. 17th Street, 1422 N. 17th Street, 1428 N. 17th Street, 1432 N. 17th Street, 1436 N. 17th Street, 1441 N. 17th Street, 1443 N. 17th Street, 1624 Jefferson Street, 1626 Jefferson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121.
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is $$21,592,960 including $1,000,000 from the CPF grant, and $778,680.00 through the RAD program. The 38 units will be supported by the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) through a Faircloth to Rental Assistance Demonstration (Faircloth to RAD) Housing Assistance Payments contract.
POSTING INFORMATION
This Notice will be posted at the Cecil B. Moore Library Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, located at 2320 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121. View the full legal notice.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by February 24. 2026 will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
Amendments to Annual Action Plan 2025-26 Notice of Public Comment Period
City of Philadelphia
Department of Planning and Development
Division of Housing and Community Development
Substantial Amendment #1
The City is proposing to amend Project #52, H.O.M.E. Initiative – Research. The City’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Initiative calls for process improvements and program development as well as research. Project #52 will be expanded to include research, design, process improvements and implementation activities. The new project title is H.O.M.E. Initiative.
Substantial Amendment #2
The City is proposing to add Project #55: Sharswood Streetscape Plan Design and Construction In partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Authority, the City will implement the Ridge Avenue Streetscape project as part of the Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhood. Activities include detailed design, permitting, architecture and engineering, and construction of streetscape improvements. $700,000 of prior year CDBG funding will be allocated.
The proposed amendments may be requested by emailing saundra.malanowicz@phila.gov or by visiting our office at 1234 Market St, 17th floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107 Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.
The 30-day public comment period ends on March 2,2026. Public comments can be sent to saundra.malanowicz@phila.gov. If no comments are received, the City will proceed with adoption of the amendments without further notice. View the legal notice.
