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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1515 Arch St.
13th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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planning.development |
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(215) 683-4601
TTY: (215) 683-0286
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Announcements
Request for Release of Funds for Queen Senior Apartments
FONSI and ERR
Date of NoticeNovember 7,2025
On or about December 3, 2025, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Project Title: The Queen Senior Apartments
Purpose: OTH Capital proposes to clear the site of an abandoned ruin and build a four-story, 49-unit apartment building with a 10,517 sq ft footprint on an 18,666 sq ft lot in the Germantown section of the city. Five units will target seniors as low as 20% AMI, 13 units will be fully handicapped accessible. In addition, all 49 units will be supported by the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) with a project-based voucher contract authorized through the HUD Restore Rebuild program. The Housing Assistance Payments contract will be for approximately $806,000 in total annual subsidy.
Location: 328 W. Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is $20,885,033
POSTING INFORMATION
This Notice will be posted at the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library Branch located at 68 W Chelten Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19144. View the full legal notice.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Philadelphia. All comments received by December 2, 2025, will be considered by the City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
