The city is accepting applications through June 26 for neighborhood beautification projects designed to strengthen communities.
Known as the Curbside Appeal Program, it’s a new effort that is part of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. Initiative (Housing Opportunities Made Easy), a $2 billion investment to build, preserve and restore 30,000 housing units and help deliver housing access. The aim is to help transform residential blocks through targeted exterior improvements.
Residents can apply through their local Neighborhood Advisory Committees or at the city’s Neighborhood …
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The city is accepting applications through June 26 for neighborhood beautification projects designed to strengthen communities.
Known as the Curbside Appeal Program, it’s a new effort that is part of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. Initiative (Housing Opportunities Made Easy), a $2 billion investment to build, preserve and restore 30,000 housing units and help deliver housing access. The aim is to help transform residential blocks through targeted exterior improvements.
Residents can apply through their local Neighborhood Advisory Committees or at the city’s Neighborhood Community Action Centers located in the 9th and 10th Council Districts.
Selected blocks will receive up to $100,000 in improvements. These may include selective tree trimming or replacement, garden beds and plantings, lawn restoration and seeding, fence installation or repair, vacant lot cleanup, and other enhancements selected by residents.
The City’s Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is administering the program. In its first year, DHCD expects to select approximately 10 blocks to receive funding. Each will be assigned a project manager to oversee implementation.
At least half of households on a block must be interested in applying and included on the team application. Each team member must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:
* Located in an income-eligible census tract where more than 50% of residents are at or below 100% AMI, or area median income.
* Homeowners whose properties are receiving improvements must provide written authorization, with tenants providing written authorization from property owners.
* Current or in payment agreement on all property taxes.
* If a building code violation exists, the property owners must work towards correcting the violation.
* Demonstrate collaborative planning and be willing to participate in a community building day.
* If selected, at least 75% of block households must sign a petition that they are aware of the potential improvements.
Selected blocks will be announced in August. Improvements will begin on each block in the fall. To learn more visit: https://www.phila.gov/programs/curbside-appeal-program/
