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African Cultural Alliance of Alliance North America Cultural African (ACANA) Garden Bartram’s Social ServicesCatholic (CHOP) Hospital of Philadelphia Children’s City Department Streets of Philadelphia City Department of of Commerce Philadelphia City Department of of Planning Philadelphia and Development City Department of of Housing Philadelphia and Community Development Partner Organizations U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Department Urban & of Housing U.S. Development (HUD) Resident Council Bartram Village Development Pennrose Authority Housing (PHA) Philadelphia PIDC LLC WRT, Key Partners our Partners Residents + Residents _ OUR TO SINCERE THANKS the Bartram Village
| 2 Blossom at Bartram | 3 Steering Committee Steering of be names included to list final in [Complete plan.] Neighborhood Ambassadors Boone Luciana Gordon Tracey Robinson Tonya Roundtree Dionna Waller Doreen Kimberly Waller Force Housing Task of be names included to list in final [Complete plan.] Force Neighborhood Task of be names included to list in final [Complete plan.] Force People Task of be names included to list in final [Complete plan.] Action Activities Committee of be names included to list in final [Complete plan.] [This incomplete and constantly is list growing.] Family Practice & Counseling Network Practice Family Jobcorps School Bartram High John Kingsessessing Library & Rec Center ArtsMural Philadelphia Rec Center Myers Library Paschalville Authority Housing Resident Philadelphia Advisory Board Zone/Promise Promise Philadelphia Neighborhood Community Advisory Council Society Horticultural Pennsylvania Works Philadelphia E. Joanna Representative McClinton Rythym & Brunch ofSchool Philadelphia District Schuylkill Development River Corporation SEPTA CDC Southwest Services District Southwest Nu-Stop Southwest Williams H. Anthony Senator State SchoolTilden Middle OfficeUniversity ofof Pennsylvania and CommunityGovernment Affairs PennPraxis University of Pennsylvania University of Sciences the and | Hope in Action Children for Village the Families E R I V R Philly L South I L K Y U H C City S
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| 4 Blossom at Bartram | 5 Plan Area boundaries of BartramThe the Choice NeighborhoodVillage Cemetery the to Woodlands are the to north, Avenue Springfield south,west, the to Street 67th Schuylkill the and the to River east. Far Far Northeast Near Near Northeast Kensington
City Philly North enter Center Can we preserve of Bartram we the Can character the that in ways nature integrate to site Village by some of impacts the counteract of trauma combined housing affordable green creating calming are views, gardens, playspaceswith that and restorative? + + For example, the Lower Schuylkill Master Plan Plan For example, Schuylkill Master Lower the redevelop 3,700-acre to the outlines a strategy distinct, three into competitive modern, corridor business campuses. includes an innovation This north immediately land on the and logistics hub and new south it of with 3,000 Bartram Village, bringing jobs. in its civic reinvesting also is Philadelphia places—parks, and open space, centers, rec trails and its cultural and celebrating waterfronts— resources. connections between Better historical focus people and these a central places also is trails. walkability bike emphasizing as well as Greenway, 58th Street SchuylkillThe Trail, River Rec and Myers Kingsessing and Library, Rec Center treasures a few of neighborhood’s the are Center of these a target investments. are that activity this harness to is challenge Our the for Choice and the residents of Bartram Village neighborhood. second the As year of planning enter the we process, ourselves: asking are we
The timing could not be better to reimagine Bartram reimagine to could timing not beThe better experiencing is an influx Philadelphia ofVillage. empty to residents, Millennials nesters, from as people see and more to more continue trends choosing centers. live in urban As to a result, resurgence of a planning midst in the is Philadelphia activities many Philadelphia.with focused on Southwest The Bartram ChoiceThe neighborhood to fortunate is These build upon. a number to of advantages have system connected transit include a well-established Center as employment major hubs such to University CityCity. sits neighborhood’s on the edgenortheastern city’s comprises and the largest University ofemployer—the Pennsylvania—along Hospital University Drexel and Children’s with Four milessouth Philadelphia of is Philadelphia. Airport, supports which International 96,000 over jobs. neighborhood addition, the In enjoys several active churches, corridors, commercial schools, health facilities, parks and community facilities, not some very neighbors. mention to passionate The beautifullyThe of wooded site Bartram 22-acre a 45- Garden, huddles nextVillage Bartram’s to landmark, and farm historic garden, national acre Schuylkilloverlooking the whose River fertile edges before Lenni feedinghoused the Lenape centuries for both sites evolution. Today industrial Philadelphia’s is that Philadelphia in Southwest oasis a green form neighborhood by the surrounding the from separated lines of and freight a post-industrial crisscrossing rail outsidelandscape their doors.
The Vision The do something to potential the Bartram Choice has its roots traces out that map a plan special—to truly history horticultural and nation’s) (and area’s the to action for a vision of nature; power restorative the very the of Choice the best intentions illustrates that and enables residents not just Neighborhoods Initiative but blossom. to thrive to
| 6 Blossom at Bartram | 7 Summary of Goals section not yet beenThis has developed. use this How to document a lot of is information There don’t be alarmed. Please both a provide but to developedhere we it in a way along interest deep those dive for of a great you with of each section summaries just thosewith for who The key takeaways. the understand to want might colored brightly be on the found may summaries each section. introduce pages that HELPFUL TIP: HELPFUL colored the brightly Flip to look at quick a for pages the plan! How do we nurture a vibrant local economy nurture a vibrant do we How that and patrons businessof owners small in corridors commercial strong other rival Philadelphia? infrastructure investments (transportation, (transportation, investments infrastructure civic) serve to all neighborhood stormwater, residents? that could also improve the built the environment? could improve also that planned already best coordinate do we How employment and link new jobs physical to investments? skills equip youthcareer-building we with Can How can this plan address need plan the for can this How How can we build on the area’s horticultural horticultural area’s build on the can we How network ofsafe a green heritage—to establish connect waterfront? To the that streets to create accessincrease food? healthy to To and socialize? To spaces recreate welcoming to develop an ecosystem of jobs? green + + + + + We believe can do something special. plan this We effortsBy building on the of our neighborhood natural partners, preserve will plan the area’s the resources and become a model of sustainable redevelopment, helps and residents flourish that gives community the of. be proud to even more + + + + +
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Pennrose | Co-Chair, Housing Task Force Force Pennrose HousingTask | Co-Chair, selected developer the as by PHA was Pennrose because of its Bartram Village for innovation, integrity and experience 200 developing than more properties. housing As affordable one of largest the recognizes the region, Pennrose in the providers lives committed and is impact on people’s it has side-by-side working partners,to with residents, elected officials, agencies and public to create been living experiences.exceptional has Pennrose table since beginning the the at of Bartram the concerns resident to Choice process listen to quality the enhance to of ways lifeand explore a positive residents have and Bartram Village for community. impact surrounding on the Core Team Members Team Core Housing AuthorityPhiladelphia (PHA) | Applicant;Lead Housing Task Co-Chair, Force PeopleTask Force; Chair, Authority provides Housing (PHA) Philadelphia people City in the of nearly for 80,000 housing authority fourth the housing as largest Philadelphia role, develops, PHA this In acquires, country. in the for city housing affordable leases, and operates limitedresidents incomes. with goes But PHA far beyond training, education, by providing housing services help residents to programs and other These achieve self-sufficiency. and ultimately thrive job adult education, basic include free programs certified as such programs assistant, nursing training technician, medicalpharmacy billing, and culinary youth arts computer skills, financial literacy, training, activities, and senior programs. Bartram Choice, to led development PHA the Prior of significant two Choice Neighborhood planning efforts. and TheseNorth the include Central neighborhoods, are Blumberg/Sharswood which significant undergoing transformation. now
PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT WATER PHILADELPHIA ARTS MURAL PHS SEPTA CDC SOUTHWEST SERVICES DISTRICT SOUTHWEST TILDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL THE VILLAGE THE COMMON PLACE THE COMMON CHURCH BAPTIST EZEKIEL HIGH SCHOOL JOHN BARTRAM ACANA HIGH SCHOOL JOHN BARTRAM GARDEN BARTRAM’S
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| 10 Blossom at Bartram | 11 Bartram & Village Residents Neighborhood surrounding Residents and the of Bartram Village effort ofneighborhood our planning focus the are and their participation be to plan vital the is for effective. A concerted effort to ismade being residents and their Bartram Village encourage an active partneighbors take to planning in the process. residents and their Bartram Village Committee neighbors members of Steering are the the like Forces. Special programs and Task Neighborhood Series Artist Leadership and the in been designedResidency help have to program residents of all ages comfortable feel more sharing and taking part ideas abouttheir opinions plan’s the process. planning in the Partners Stakeholders & partnersmany have to Bartram fortunate Choice is process planning the help with to involved identify opportunities for realistic and strategies neighborhood Thesethe partners plan. serve on Forces, Action and Committee, Task our Steering Activities Committee,and participate in our capacity building activities. by bringing hope that Our is can we all oftogether organizations, these talented synthesize our effortsmaximizethe impactto of our and resources. programs HEY THERE! HEY get to late not too It’s let us Please involved. interested are know you in participating! us: Call email: 215.684.2105 or [email protected] Bartram Village has three resident council resident three has Bartram Village members—President, Vice-President, and a direct link to form Secretary/Treasurer—who membersresidents All three of Bartram Village. process deeply planning in the are involved as and all of Committee members of Steering the Forces. They serve also neighborhood as Task the ambassadors. Resident Council The reviews all of developed and presentations ideas,the materials, process planning the and givesthrough their feedback before anything residents to presented is community. or the Bartram Village Resident Council The plan anticipates 3000 new anticipates employees plan The work will As with PIDC moves forward hub.” “innovation the at the an important it play will plan, in knitting the role neighborhood the back into area industrial former and helpingand also Bartram Village existing tie to neighborhood ways residents anticipate and benefitinto development. the could from This and entrepreneurship job training, for include ideas supportive and business incubation, servicessmall be also should It landscaping. and catering like Bartram containing tract census the that noted along the land industrial formerly and the Village a Qualified been as riverfront designated has Opportunity Zone. PIDC | Co-Chair, Neighborhood Task Force NeighborhoodPIDC Task | Co-Chair, founded by the organization a non-profit PIDC is Philadelphia City and Greater of Philadelphia investment, stimulate of to Chamber Commerce support business developments growth, and foster jobs, revitalize create neighborhoods,that and every growth to drive In of corner Philadelphia. City and the PIDC released 2013, of Philadelphia creates Plan The Plan. Schuylkill Master Lower the industrial 3,700-acre the transition to a framework Schuylkill the along the River to running corridor setnorth a vibrant and south into of Bartram Village of competitive modern, business campuses. Planning Commission, Department ofPlanning Housing and Community Development, Office and the of and Opportunity’sCommunity Empowerment Other members represent Initiatives). Place-Based facilities, and workforce training educational community local business owners, organizations, including Bartram High institutions, and health Community Southwest Garden, School, Bartram’s Common Place, City the Development Corporation, Lights Network, ACANA, Philadelphia Southwest Services,District Village, and 12th Police the Precinct.
Steering Committee: Steering Committee: (BCSC) Committee Bartram ChoiceThe Steering serves body decision-making the Bartram as the for Choice Neighborhood effort planning was and all policy that project and sure make to established by community. the well-informed decisions are BCSC Transformation the review will and approve priorities, early action activitiesPlan and action activities, project design, community engagement and capacity building efforts.The BCSCmade is PHA, from up of PIDC, representatives Pennrose, residents,Bartram neighborhood Village residents, City employees (Philadelphia and government Organized Team is Team How our our How
| 12 Blossom at Bartram | 13 Task Force Meeting Task Action Activity Action Activity Committee: Action Activities physical improvement, are community development, and economic development projects and accelerate enhance that of neighborhood. the An transformation the Action Activity be will set up in March Committee to first will develop committee criteria The 2019. by task activities the potential submitted evaluate forces. select will It activities HUD to by submit to All activities be 2019. approved must 27, November be will responsible then committee The by HUD. overseeingfor projects the completion. through include Bartram will ofMembers committee the and neighborhoodVillage residents, and planning partners. identifies ways identifies ways focuses on developing explores ways to help to explores ways The Neighborhood Task Force Force The Neighborhood Task The People Task Force Task The People The Housing Task Force Task The Housing a strategy to provide high-quality, well-managed, well-managed, high-quality, provide to a strategy the to responds that mixed-income housing needs of neighborhood. the surrounding and the residents of Bartram Village community includes access This thrive. to effective meaningful opportunitieseducation, employment,for quality and wellness health services, housing. and well-designed, affordable to improve connections to basic services connections basic to improve to in the community grocery as such stores, banks, and a laundromat, doctor’s offices, and dentist’s a appearance and overall sense of safety, greater public and private attract to and character investment. + + + + + + The task forces bring together professional together forces bring task The partners, stakeholders, business area owners, residents Bartram Village organizations, non-profit and neighborhood residents. by a Each chaired is a member of as the well professional as working combine expertise to the is intent The community. on-the-ground the with knowledge of practitioners of community building capacity members while of possibilities understanding the and a shared and limitations. potential Three task forces focus on the main objectives main on the forces focus of task Three Choicethe Neighborhoods Initiative—Housing, forces are Neighborhood. and task People, The identifying for responsible and plan the for goals the forces will achieve goals. to the task The strategies early for action ideas activities that brainstorm also They also will can be completed planning. while propose action activities be completed the to when processplanning ends. Task Forces: Forces: Task 2021
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MEET A NEIGHBORHOOD AMBASSADOR! Luciana Boone has lived in Southwest in Southwest Boone has lived Luciana In that years. almost 20 Philadelphia for Tilden Middle at time, she has taught Child Care a Family School, operated very She is children. her and raised Home, a Block Captain, as the community in active Office Attorney’s the District a panelist for the of and a graduate Aid Panel, Youth like would Luci Planning Institute. Citizens on be educated members to community them to to available resources the many changes. generational transformative make increase to values property wish is for Her raised who have families the and benefit area. in the children to like would changes she Short-term and an increased streets safer see are seen “I have the area. pride for of level neighborhoods in Philadelphia change the change in my be part of to wanted and who those I believe community. immediate in the should be involved be affected could shift.” _ SPOTLIGHT! The Bartram Village resident survey showed that survey resident that Bartram Village The showed most people of mouth get by news their word opposed as online. and friends family To to from participation process,increase planning in the the decided on 6 Neighborhood team bring planning to and living BartramAmbassadors—3 Village at 3 living neighborhood. in the These energetic a buzz creating aboutambassadors are Bartram >>Neighborhood Ambassadors: >>Communication: >>Communication: about Bartram word Choice the and Spreading one in a timely is manner information sharing of face. biggest A website— the challenges we very set the up at startBartramChoice.com—was of planning in the processthe interested anyone for effort. of a calendar has events,It an information meeting with presentations, summaries, hub that contact as and photos, information well as announcements Meeting frequently. updated is social different media posted several also to are outlets.and special all meetings Flyers for events handed out everyare to household. Bartram Village community at anchor available also Flyers are locations. & Capacity Building & Capacity BartramChoice The neighborhood covers 2.78 of nearly a population milessquare and has Because of size, the Bartram Choice the 40,000. connect to aims as with strategy engagement people in possiblemany locations as different at communitythe timesday the different of and at Bartram provided for is and week. Transportation not held at are all events residents to that Village was strategy engagement The Bartram Village. designed opportunities provide to people for be to by identifying plan the activelyin shaping involved they can that and developingpriorities strategies see and benefiting themselves Activities using from. beeninput developed and also have gather to and comfort tools residents give the to level to of plan. the participate become to and stewards for Community Engagement Engagement Community
>>Focus Groups:>>Focus for planned are groups focus two Currently with on education focus One will 2019. March of local schools.representatives second The focus and health, wellness, discuss will group trauma healing. (over 52%) completed 52%) surveys 2018. (over by August neighborsThe of brought all ages Festival outside enjoy music,to food, and activities such kids the for and dancing. painting as live, feedback those or who from work gather To neighborhood, the surrounding visit the frequently developed team planning a shorter survey that September through 2018 and ran in July launched over on paper online and at available was 2018. It 20 nodes neighborhood in the including churches, Christian Grace as such centers and rec libraries, CDC, Southwest Library, Paschalville Fellowship, Eighty-Rhythm Common Place. and The & Brunch, nine residents survey. completed this reports full resultsSeparate of the with both surveys The posted BartramChoice.com. are at and discussed during presented also findings were #2 and are Communitythe Meeting & Workshop plan. directly the shaping The Needs AssessmentThe a Summer during launched 22, on June Bartram Village at Festival 2018. Over residents completed200 the Bartram Village of 260 households A total survey day! lengthy that >>Needs Assessment: A total of 5 large meetings are planned for the the for planned are meetings of 5 large A total two-year the public during process. planning To community the brought meetings have three date, at meeting Kingsessing kick-off The together. 2018 gathered 24, on April Center Recreation and neighborhoodBartram Village residents State Blackwell, Jannie Councilwoman with together E. of HUD, Joanna Rep. representatives McClinton, on local partners. Common Place and many the At and shared team planning 2018, the October 10, results ofdiscussed Needs the Assessment the and findings.started the Over prioritize 50 to residents and partners during in lively engaged discussions and open about house a presentation plan’s the on February themes 7, and framework emerging Ezekiel Church. at Baptist 2019, >>Community-wide meetings: Choice by distributing flyersChoice by distributing communities, in their about process planning the information sharing friends, neighbors, their with and networks,posting people on social out and getting updates media, to meetings.
| 16 Blossom at Bartram | 17 Community Workshop Visioning Activity Summer Festival during the Neighborhood Leadership Series Participants Session 6: Take the lead! the SessionTake 6: Session 5: The power of design and nature Session of design power 5: The nature and and resiliency] [trauma Session 3: Planning in Philadelphia Session in Philadelphia 3: Planning Session good is 4: but Change affordability so is Session 2: consensus ears—building my to Music voice your inside with Session our noses—the under building Right 1: blocks of change + + + + + + The final session was led by long-time PHA Resident led PHA by final session long-time The was their experiences about shared Council leaders who coming and speaking together one voice. with of three sessionThis coincided Tour a Bus with recently by redeveloped PHA. sites owned housing participants joined a for one another Afterwards Thirty-two participants celebration. final graduation parttook series. leadership in the + + + + + + This popular series was open to all Bartram open to popular series was This and neighborhood developVillage residents to meet skills, to and leadership communication to how learn neighbors interests, and to similar with an active parttake Bartram Choice in the and other community and development efforts. planning Six two-hour 2018 November held from sessions were sessions The Bartram Village. at February 2019, to 9, and localbegan restaurants dinner from with topics: following the covered >>Neighborhood Leadership Series: | 18 Blossom at Bartram | 19 Joint Steering/Task Force Force Steering/Task Joint Community Meeting #5 - Meeting Community : Joint Steering/Task Force Force Steering/Task Joint : Joint Steering/Task Force Meeting Meeting Force Steering/Task Joint : Joint Steering/Task Force Meeting Force Steering/Task Joint : Community Meeting #3 Meeting Community FEBRUARY: MARCH Walkshop – Event APRIL: Special MAY JUNE: #4 Meeting Community JULY: SEPTEMBER: FEBRUARY – and Youth Art Project and Youth Meeting and two Focus Group Meetings Meetings Group Focus and two Meeting Wellness) & and Health (Education Final plan celebration Final Meeting Meeting + + + + + + + + paths through the neighborhood the through startingpaths have hope to The is Bartram Village. from about neighborhood the conversations informal places, as well as favorite highlighting might lotsobstacles, that vacant areas, unsafe be will be group One addressed byplan. the their perspective. gain focused on youth to A coffeemaps will also using for be held hour participateseniors or those to unable in the tours. walking ANTICIPATED MEETING SCHEDULE: MEETING ANTICIPATED 2019: + + + + + + + + *A meeting Action for the schedule Activities Committee been not up yet. has set 2020: The planning team will hold will team planning The Walkshop: Walkshop: PHL + NYC Quality Affordable Housing Housing Quality Affordable + NYC PHL Exchange: members 2018, several 26, On July Garden joined team Bartram’s of planning the and residents of community the on a one-day of housing exemplary tour study affordable tour The City. developments York in New created of housing studies explored case public design, inclusive highlighting through partnerships community with organizations. integrate to ways considered also tour The community-supported services, arts, the public space, affordable amenities and other into developments.housing a “Walkshop” for Bartram Village and Bartram Village for a “Walkshop” neighborhood Members 2019. residents in April of groups join small will team of planning the neighbors on a series of on different walks + + + + >>Special Events:>>Special The summer residency program involved five involved residency summer The program youthfor 17 aged 7 to the gave workshops that time opportunity a visual for photographs take to t-shirts make to and ofcapsule Bartram Village got to also Youth their collectivity. representing and perform Stronger choreograph the for a dance 2018, 18, on August conference Movements Youth a pamphlet and publishing writing in addition to Bartram Village. at about crisis housing present the Outside of workshops, youth the Bartram Village decided times meet a week three to an additional and rehearse choreograph to time more allow to routine,their dance t-shirts produce the and the pamphlet. Over young residents of Bartram 25 participated Village residency in the program. BARETEETH, Community Bartram Village the HEALers collaborated Up Stand and Youth Center, on a five-week arts BartramVillage at program involved program The 2018. summer the during art workshops, and dance photography, discussions, themes explored of the that and rehearsals on the focusing home, displacement, and futurity, participants’ experiences at housing with current Bartram Village. >>Youth Summer Arts >>Youth Program: The future of Bartram the ChoiceThe future neighborhood
While Philadelphia’s economy Philadelphia’s While years, in recent the grown has Bartram Choice neighborhood median behind. lagged The has incomehousehold of $28,705 of almost 30% lessis that than citythe unemployment and the the higher than 4% is of 15% rate about is population 76% The city. compared to African-American 42% city in the younger and it is age of a median with 31.2 vs. Bartram at and younger still 34.7, age of a median with Village a significant a also is There 20. in the population immigrant neighborhood. Demographics The Bartram Choice neighborhood is fortunate to have Bartram ChoiceThe have neighborhood to fortunate is These build upon. includea number to of advantages system connectedmajor to transit a well-established employment hubs. neighborhood addition, the In enjoys active churches, corridors, commercial several schools, health facilities, parks and community facilities, some very mention not to passionate neighbors. Neighborhood About the the About
| 20 Blossom at Bartram | 21 Assets & Assets Opportunities BartramChoice The neighborhood all of has of ingredients the a vital community—busy commercial grid along a walkable corridors connected is employment to that region by larger hubs and the network. a public transit has It history, a rich housing, varied parks, schools, churches, and community centers. recreation Aging housing stock offersAging housing stock opportunitiesrenewal for Bartram Village Low rates of and literacy Low rates across education the neighborhood it make low overcome to challenging of incomes rates and high unemployment and poverty. properties and blighted Vacant the add to crime attract that impacting the and trauma stress Aging neighborhood community. streets, as such infrastructure sidewalks, crosswalks, and civic in need also places are of improvement. Challenges & Opportunities 14,113 28% # OF HOUSEHOLDS OF # POP UNDER 18 UNDER POP MEDIAN MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME $28,705 39,889 POPULATION The Neighborhood UNEMPLOYMENT 15% 31 MEDIAN AGE MEDIAN The Bartram ChoiceThe neighborhood includes a proportion ofgreater minority residents than citythe a whole: as 76% of residents identify as Black, 8% identify Asian, as and 10% identify as than smaller far is population Hispanic The white. of Southwest 4% with however, in Philadelphia, residents identifying 15% compared to such, as citywide. Bartram Choice The neighborhood’s includes a number of population immigrant Black communities; immigrant African largest the they are community neighborhood, in the 8% of comprising presence Their and roots in this population. total the community businesses many in the visible along is residents Asian foreign-born Avenue. Woodland and and Cambodia, Vietnam come from primarily residents come from foreign-born American Latin islands. Caribbean the neighborhood younger than This slightly also is citythe a median age of with 31 of Philadelphia, Bartram Village, Philadelphia. 35 for compared to of a median age with younger, much is however, residents, half of Bartram Village Approximately 20. in fact, neighborhood The age of under the 18. are 22% a significant with senior has population also of 55.residents over 454 48% # OF HOUSEHOLDS OF # POP UNDER 18 UNDER POP MEDIAN MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME $8,876 1,048 POPULATION Bartram Village Bartram UNEMPLOYMENT 68% 20
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Neighborhood Context Like most neighborhoods, urban Southwest changes many undergone has Philadelphia home to often was time. It over in population seeking populations of immigrant waves different affordability and accessaspectto jobs, that and today. true remains Bartram Village development contains Bartram Village The 22-acre three-story41 apartment buildings residential 500 provide units 1,000 over for ofthat housing builtresidents. in 1942 as tree-lined The site was years later, 75 now housing, and defense worker severely considered is distressed Bartram Village difficultmake are to units small, The by HUD. are fully accessible, of the many and do not contain amenities expected contemporary in more housing. development existing the Costs fully to rehabilitate in a result still million and would $112 over are development exhibiting design the and layout challenges described above
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| 22 Blossom at Bartram | 23 2018 HUD awards PHA a Choice Neighborhoods Planning and Action Activity develop to grant an aspirational neighborhood plan. 1894 As electric streetcars horsecars,replace the define beginstrolley to of the character the community. 1927 Tilden Middle School of corner opens on the 66th Elmwood. and It National is on the also ofRegister Historic Places. 1970 Immigrants Southeast from Asia begin in settle to Southwest Philadelphia. 2012 beginsConstruction on 58th Street connecting Greenway Cobbs Creek to Garden. Bartram’s 1696 Highway King’s (Woodland is Avenue) designed Grays from Ferry Baltimore the to area, becoming a main Philadelphia from road colonies. southern to
settlers. 1923 2013 1963 1850 2010 1644 in the Lower Lower in the larger region.larger industrial hub.industrial Master Plan is Master Kingsessing is number of mills The township of The township Lower SchuylkillLower district to serve to district a Large estates are are Large estates area as a modern as area to development ofto are closedare leading residential suburb. coordinating travel travel coordinating Southwest District.Southwest of renvigorating the the of renvigorating African immigration growing population. population. growing between central the commercial corridor commercial corridor founded Swedish by divided and massive business and district increases population population increases blossoms into a retail blossoms a retail into SEPTA is established, SEPTA much of the area as a as much of area the adopted, with adopted, a vision The Woodland Avenue Avenue The Woodland A TOUCH OF HISTORY: OF HISTORY: A TOUCH In keeping with nationwide trends, the industrial industrial the trends, nationwide keeping with In activity Schuylkill along the fade River began to an era to contributing Century, mid-20th in the Southwest for of decline and disinvestment years, recent despite In its challenges,Philadelphia. organized, residents have Philadelphia Southwest change, for advocated and participated in efforts planning revitalizeto the numerous aim that itsneighborhood affordability maintaining while and diversity. In 1941, the Philadelphia Housing Authority Housing utilized Philadelphia the 1941, In Act develop Lanham Defensethe to Housing temporary for meant was Bartram Village, which into migrating defense for workers housing as use II. War World during Philadelphia As the industrial revolution gained momentum, revolution momentum, gained As industrial the to green changed from slowly riverfrontthe area German, of Irish, jobs waves providing for industrial, immigrants and Jewish Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Other assets major that nearby. settled that Moriah include Mount time this during emerged in 1855, established and Kingsessing Cemetery, 1850built in 1916. to From Center, Recreation evolved a rural from Philadelphia Southwest 1930, lines trolley with enabling suburb, streetcar to easily accessresidents to jobs city. the throughout Southwest Philadelphia has a long and diverse a long has Philadelphia Southwest back centuries. Oncehistory a fertile dating as such tribes American Native for area agricultural settled formally later Lennithe Lenape, was area the of colonists in 1644by Swedish township the as and botanical agricultural Kingsessing. area’s The establishment the with time over continued heritage Garden— Bartram’s estate—now Bartram’s of John nurseries variety of garden included a curated which assets horticultural 18th and other the throughout Centuries. and 19th History Assets & Opportunities Assets | 24 Blossom at Bartram | 25 Neighborhood Character Parks and open space are distributed throughout throughout distributed and open space are Parks providing centers neighborhood,the recreation with assets.ball fields and passive recreation Bartram’s the throughout from visitors draws which Garden, region, sits directly between and Bartram Village Cemetery Moriah and Mount Schuylkillthe River. Preserve provides open yet major another Nature of border the space asset southwestern along the spread also usesare institutional Various area. plan neighborhood, the throughout including places of and police fire and public and stations, worship, schools. University The of Sciencesprivate the northern the at edge located also of is the campus first Northneighborhood, America’s was which college studies. pharmacy to dedicated HousingCharacter & Stock first utilized horticulture the As for region was the industry 1860s, in the Bartram Choice the with initially constructed Neighborhood was country estates, cemeteries and parks that escape in to invested Philadelphians wealthier As Southwest conditions of city. the the started develop a working- Philadelphia to as neighborhood industrial major class to adjacent activity 1800s, typical late in the river along the built along trolley were rowhouses Philadelphia immigrants European lines accommodate to accesswith nearby factory to jobs. Housing types include Philadelphia Southwest within single-family detached, single-family attached, Southwest Philadelphia is host to a number of large a number of host large to is Philadelphia Southwest an inevitable are which part scrapyards, and small of economy an urban but poorly when sited can of aesthetics, residents in terms for issues create The air and noise activity. pollution, and criminal paperCity a white recently released of Philadelphia and conditions on improving recommendations with theseseeking manage regulatory better changes to sites. The communities Bartram ChoiceThe the within Neighborhood comprised mostly are of residential by the surrounded rowhomes of attached areas Media/Elwyn SEPTA along the corridors industrial Regional Rail Line north the to SEPTA and the Airport Regional Rail Line east. Residential the to neighborhoods bisected are commercial by two the and Chester Avenue of Woodland corridors Lines. trolley SEPTA feature each which Avenue, the from Bartram Village, physically separated Railroad neighborhood Pennsylvania by former the neighborhood the from bylines, separated also is properties between industrial active and vacant The and Lindbergh Boulevard. Avenue Woodland of high amount vacant neighborhood a relatively has industrial former include areas vacant Major land. Schuylkillsites the River directly hugging north and be to south meant of are Bartram Village, which Lower the according productive to use to returned Plan. Schuylkill Master Land Use Land Use Transportation Transportation Bartram ChoiceThe neighborhood very is well- and local served by rail regional by transit—both an extensive as network. lines well trolley bus as along lines run Trolley SEPTA and 13 11, 36, The corridors, commercial major neighborhood’s the connecting nearby University residents to City and Regional Rail CityCenter minutes. within A SEPTA Media/ along the Avenues 49th and Chester at stop Line array a wide Elwyn reach enables residents to Although region. the throughout of destinations Regional Rail Airportthe Line passes also through the within neighborhood, not a stop the is there neighborhood. Other lines pass through also freight neighborhood.the frequency The lines criss- of rail and below-grade, both at-grade crossing area, the walkability to residents. some for barriers creates Philadelphia. As most jobsPhiladelphia. commercial along the Avenue and Woodland Avenue of Chester corridors of options a lack currently is there in retail, are neighborhood the within careers high-income for boundary. Lines 11 Trolley SEPTA neighborhood’s The and 36 Avenue), (Woodland 13 Avenue), (Chester connections major the provide to Avenue) (Elmwood ofemployment University centers City—with the University and Drexel University of Pennsylvania City Center institutions—and healthcare and many close reasonably job center Another Philadelphia. Airport. the While International Philadelphia the is through Regional Rail Airport Line travels SEPTA located neighborhood, not a stop the is there of neighborhood. distance the a reasonable within would public transit take to An employee wishing and get Airportneed on the a bus board to Line at way. entire the Bus 37 the or take Eastwick Station, Neighborhood Commercial Corridor There are a total of 14,228 a total are There employed residents Bartram Choicein the neighborhood. of Most Services works employed in the the population (12.5%) by RetailTrade followed industry (62%), With Utilities and (7.3%). and Transportation of neighborhood 15% approximately residents income household of unemployed an average and in job need investment for a strong is there $46,715, growth and economic development in Southwest Connectivity Centers Employment to Bartram Village, which sits somewhat separate separate sitsBartram Village, which somewhat campus, neighborhood the 22-acre from on its own 500contains apartments in three-story garden apartment buildings. set development is The back many Lindbergh and contains from Boulevard mature trees. Home values in the neighborhood have begun neighborhood in the values to Home have increase, especially closest University to areas in the City expected is north. pressure the to to Real estate further push to south citywidecontinue as market to imperative a strong is There improve. conditions preserve Philadelphia affordabilityfor Southwest residents. two-family attached and multi-family homes, multi-family and two-family attached single-familywith two-story attached rowhomes aging housing area’s being The most common. the built before 1950—is a was of which stock—92% expensive to concern and increasingly growing maintain.
| 26 Blossom at Bartram | 27 Institutional Anchors Institutional Bartram ChoiceThe neighborhood the borders University City neighborhood, to home is which health and educational of Philadelphia’s many city’s anchors including the institutional largest well University ofemployer–the Pennsylvania–as Hospital the of University the as of Pennsylvania, Drexel Hospital of Philadelphia, Children’s and University of Sciences. the University, University of Sciences the closest, is northern near the situated many The of neighborhoodborder the boundary. institutions hospital and higher educational systems directlylocated north of neighborhood the jobs residents with healthcare,provide in the Their and supportive education, arenas. staff presence an opportunity represents also create to unique partnerships could benefit that and enrich neighborhood residents. Commercial Corridors the lie within corridors commercial major Three Bartram Choice neighborhood site. Woodland an active is corridor, 58th 67th to from Avenue 175 than businesses more with serving the neighborhood. Businesses include specialty retail groceryshops, small restaurants, and corner a particularly shops. is stores, and clothing There and Woodland near 65th Street corridor vibrant businesses African-owned many home to Avenue, grocerylike stores, salons, and restaurants. of Alliance North America Cultural African The serving a nonprofit organization (ACANA), African and regularly sweeps immigrants, and Caribbean blocks the cleans between 58th and 66th Streets. convenience are there while Avenue, On Chester and local shops selling retail beautystores products, clothing, and personal care, commercial the challenges facing deteriorating including is corridor headquartered is ACANA and vacancy. storefronts efforts clean-up initiate to similar plans and has here Avenue. Woodland efforts their to along from northernThe Avenue portion of Woodland restaurants, locally-owned has 46th 49th St to grocery smaller that stores stores, and convenience University serve of primarily the surrounding the Sciences population. student HEALTH ANNEX:HEALTH CONTACT: 2nd Floor Ave., Woodland 6120-B 19142 Philadelphia, PA. 215-727-4721 The Health Annex is a Federally Qualified is a Federally Annex The Health of a range provides that health Center care, including primary patients, to services work, social care, health, dental behavioral diabetes services, enrollment and outreach and support, and nutrition education care, prenatal practices, mind/body on-site therapy, physical specialist services, and a assistance, transportation pharmacy, a features also The building room. fitness kitchen and community room community serving individuals and groups used by As hosting events. the neighborhood or residents, serving all to a commitment pay. to inability for no one is turned away on a sliding scale offered are Services income. based on patient’s _ SPOTLIGHT!
| 28 Blossom at Bartram | 29 Schuylkill River Waterfront corner of neighborhoodcorner the and serves entry an as Park, extends Cobbspoint which to Creek north and south waterway. along the and Center Recreation Myers J. Francis The serveKingsessing Center Bartram Recreation the Choice both They neighborhood are population. a Rebuild Initiative, the from investment for slated $500 million campaign led by city the the renew to city’s parks, centers, and libraries. recreation facility a 6.2-acre is Center Recreation Myers The courts includes basketball two that tennis two and courts, pool within a swimming and park as well as including programming, robust its has grounds. It fitness pre-K program, program, an after-school and fitness programs classes, exploration career classes. grand Opened public in 1916, the the to one Kingessing is Beaux-Arts Center Recreation of city’s the centers, recreation oldest and largest on nearly 9 acres. heavily- another is sitting It community for site programmed members, featuring a public pool, sportsfacilities, a computer lab, and sportseducational and a boxing programming, gym. Neighborhood parks and recreation centers Neighborhood centers parks and recreation Bartram Choice the throughout distributed are neighborhood site, closest the Bartram with to park being Lindbergh 63rd Park. OtherVillage modestly sized parks include Connell Park, McCreesh and Skatepark,Playground 49th and Woodlands Besides Playground. and Deritis Playground, Woodlands and the Park Clark Garden, Bartram’s northern the sit open at spaces that larger two are boundary of Bartram Choice the neighborhood. Cemetery Moriah sits southwestern the Mount at The Bartram ChoiceThe neighborhood lies along Schuylkillthe waterfront, River serves which as boundaries.one of neighborhood’s the Currently, access activity and limited is waterfront along the walking, mile running, Mile, a 1.1 Bartram’s to completed in 2017 was by that and biking trail Mile Bartram’s and Recreation. Parks Philadelphia bank of Schuylkill the extends western along the and Garden of Bartram’s grounds the River through Bartram Choice near the neighborhoodends site best is accessible 56th Street. 56th trail at The at Schuylkill The and Lindbergh Street Boulevard. expand and connect to intends Plan Banks Master Ferry Gray’s Crescent eastern the to Mile Bartram’s the via Schuylkill (part Trail) River of larger the Trail a dock also is There Bridge. Schuylkill Swing River no-cost allows which Garden, fishing, Bartram’s at along the recreation water-based boating, and other river. Parks, Centers, Recreation Waterfront and the | 30 Blossom at Bartram | 31 ACANA The African Cultural Alliance of North North of Alliance Cultural African The that organization America is a nonprofit of and rights welfare the for advocates and and Caribbean immigrants African the Philadelphia throughout refugees legal and include social Services region. community support, health services, African organizing programs, development commercial events, arts and culture business development, and small corridor programs. youth and job training, CONTACT: 19143 Philadelphia, PA Ave 5530 Chester 215-729-8225 [email protected] _ SPOTLIGHT! Mt. Moriah Cemetery and Nature Preserve: Cemetery and Nature Moriah Mt. 142 Philadelphia acres across Southwest Spanning Cemetery Mt. Borough, Moriah includes and Yeadon people. The 200,000 an estimated for markers grave cemetery in 1855 been established and has was of people a diverse array for place final resting the of all races, and incomes. backgrounds, Having cemetery financial the struggles, recently overcome resource historic as embarking on a new chapter is Its re- advocates hope to sanctuary. and nature ecological, a unique cultural, as Mt.establish Moriah region. the for resource and educational Kingsessing Library: Kingsessing the in 1919, Built Library Public one of is of Philadelphia the Branch by sponsored philanthropist libraries 30 Philadelphia Kingsessing sits Carnegie. It to Andrew adjacent an importantcreating Center, Recreation servesneighborhood that hub community the in a access free providing number of Along with ways. books,to movies, music, and more, library the also includes meeting a computer space, lab, internet access, variety and a wide events of enriching that public. the and open free to are Situated directly in between Situated Garden: Bartram’s Bartram’s Schuylkill the and River, Bartram Village a 45-acre open is and space resource Garden far from visitors draws that landmark historic of site occupiesand wide. colonial It former the and celebrated Bartram, who John horticulturalist of gardens, array life a lush with explored plant Today, and open spaces land. on his orchards, horticultural on the carries Garden Bartram’s collection Bartram plant the along with heritage access. water and Other openwith meadows, trails, dock, boat the from include kayaking initiatives site- Community Sankofa programs, based educational and and arts programming Farm, and culture events. Southwest Philadelphia is fortunate to have several several have to fortunate is Philadelphia Southwest civic treasures: Cultural & Historic Assets Historic & Cultural Employment Bartram Choice The neighborhood a slightly has higher number of unemployed the residents than citywide. Bartram 11% compared to 15% at At city, number of challenges residents face Village, a large needed skills the in finding employment or attaining desired their levels,for careers. of lack Educational sectors, in emerging and access training skills to all impact employment. rates literacy A significant portion part-time or working also of residents are work to jobs. unable multiple are working others Still disabilities,due to issues, health barriers, language responsibilities.or childcare partPIDC, as Schuylkill of Master Lower their new development on large anticipates Plan, both north areas and south of industrial former of tens development bring will This Bartram Village. of Philadelphia new jobs Southwest thousands to Challenges & & Challenges Opportunities Attainment Educational BartramChoice The neighborhood somewhat lags behind of city the educational in terms a whole as possessing of population the attainment, 15% with a bachelor’s degree or more, 27% compared to citywide. Needs the Bartram Village, according to At Assessment 77% Survey, least at of adults have many also are There some high school education. Bartram Village, with at young students promising 30% of respondents saying high school-age their a 2 or 4-year go on to college to and intend children workforce. the directly20% to enter planning Bartram residents at many Literacy for an issue is Bartram Choice and in the neighborhood.Village of proficiency lack The prevents residents area in this employment, gaining from of case adult the and in ability issues,literacy excel can hinder a child’s to in school support without reading is home. There at opportunitya great in the expand programming to and academic enrichment tutoring, of literacy, areas their full potential. realize all residents to and enable THE COMMON PLACE:THE COMMON CONTACT: Ave 5736 Chester 19143 Philadelphia, PA 267-275-8238 [email protected] The Common Place aims to serve children children serve aims to The Common Place Philadelphia in Southwest families and their social programs, educational through Specific formation. and faith services, youth include nutrition education, programs and school after camps, industry trades youth a academic enrichment, weekend and vulnerable and support for orchestra, abused children. _ SPOTLIGHT!
| 32 Blossom at Bartram | 33 Kingsessing Library even if someone is insured, they may not be able to not beeven they able to if may someone insured, is Other indicators health actually see a doctor easily. disease adult obesity as such cardiovascular rates, and cancer mortalityrates, all elevated are rates Bartram Choicein the neighborhood compared to citywide rates. and neighborhoodBartram Village residents have reported a need specialized for health services for abuse, health, substance mental and issues like an especially is challenge resonant Trauma trauma. residents affects many that every and impactsday their ability and a living, children, for earn care to lead full lives. an opportunity is There bring to and begin heal forefront to the these to issues both physical and programmatic through trauma investments. and SafetyCrime neighborhoodThe served is by 12th Philadelphia the by car and on District, patrols regular Police with than foot. rates exhibits crime Bartram Village lower neighborhood. There surrounding in the areas other southwestern the hotspots crime a few are towards end of Bartram Choice the neighborhood, Mt.particularly adjacent Moriah area in the include theft, issues Major gun violence, Cemetery. the however, Beyond data, crime activity. and gang neighborhood of a perception with being struggles and land of vacant amount elevated The unsafe. a feeling for of to contributes danger also buildings community. in their walking residents when The Bartram ChoiceThe neighborhood considered is be in a primaryto shortage, care means which There are multiple healthcare facilities located healthcare multiple are There neighborhood, the within residents still though report access challenges in gaining health care to services. Existing Annex, facilities Health include the Renaissance Center, Health Ave Woodland the and City as Rehabilitation, #3, Center Health the a number throughout of pharmacies as well a short also neighborhood. is area The car or trolley institutions healthcare renowned many the to ride Hospital of including Children’s in University City, University and the of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania health system. Health and Wellness Health A significant number employed of residents are nearby the thanks to sector, healthcare in the and Philadelphia in Southwest health institutions potential for an area remains This University City. residents Bartram Village growth and a sector that major another Still expressed in. an interest have Philadelphia the nearbyemployment is center Airport, employs which International 96,000 over people. at all skill levels in the fields of innovation, research, research, levels fields skill all in the ofat innovation, tract census The and advanced manufacturing. formerly and the Bartramcontaining Village been riverfront the along has land industrial a Qualified as designated Opportunity Zone. | 34 Blossom at Bartram | 35
SWCDC: SOUTHWEST CDC SWCDC: Southwest CDC has worked in the worked CDC has Southwest the improve 1987 to since community Philadelphia Southwest for life of quality include heating Programs residents. after prevention, foreclosure assistance, business support, local care, school tax forgiveness assistance, job seeker and newspaper, local weekly a programs, Avenue. Woodland along cleanup efforts Registered as the area’s also serve They with working the Organization, Community and issues Philadelphia on zoning of City development. local for permit approvals Jumpstart Southwest, also runs SWCDC started effort a successful of an expansion training, which provides in Germantown, and financing networking, mentoring, developers. aspiring local for options CONTACT: 19142 Philadelphia, PA Ave. 6328 Paschall 215-729-0800 _ SPOTLIGHT! DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU be redeveloped into into be redeveloped employment centers. employment of Bartram Village will of Bartramwill Village The industrial land south land south industrial The The persistent presence of untended vacant presence vacant of untended persistent The neighborhood the throughout and land buildings residents feel where an atmosphere creates However, community. own in their walking unsafe been trimmed, have parcels a number of vacant by reduce blight to and fencedmaintained, in order Horticultural Pennsylvania the as such organizations Department. Society Water Philadelphia and the greatly solution that intermediate a low-cost is This of feelings improves safety. The neighborhoodThe a significant of amount has properties, vacant land, abandoned and vacant propertiesor blighted need be addressed. to that lots alongside residential includes bothThis small areas occupied industrial homes formerly large, and years. for Some of thesedormant have lain have that empty have industrial still been others while cleared, of swaths large occupying The them. structures Schuylkill the border that land industrial vacant River directly north and south are of Bartram Village purview under the Schuylkill of Master Lower the be and will redeveloped productive job Plan into near future. in the centers Vacant and neglectedand properties Vacant
PHILADELPHIA 2035 CITYWIDE CITYWIDE PHILADELPHIA 2035 (2011) VISION REIMAGINING COMMONS: CIVIC (2016) ASSETS PUBLIC CITIES OUR DISTRICT SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY (2013) PLAN DISTRICT SOUTHWEST LOWER (2016) PLAN MASTER SCHUYLKILL LOWER (2013) PLAN TROLLEY MODERN DVRPC / SEPTA (2017) IMPROVEMENTS STATION EXPLORATION, ART@BARTRAM’S: (2015) EXCHANGE AND DISCOVERY STRATEGIC MORIAH MOUNT (2018) PLAN Specific Plans City-Wide City-Wide Plans District Plans
The Lower Schuylkill Master Plan, University Plan, Schuylkill Master Lower The District Southwest Lower Plan, District Southwest Civic Commons: CitiesPlan, Our Reimagining Public Assets, a few of the just are and Art@Bartram’s efforts.major Choicethe Bartram in mind, this With develop to a focused striving is Plan Transformation aligned and with are set of that actionable goals these efforts.advance planning Together... city the when its adopted Since 2011, comprehensive Southwest 2035, growth, Philadelphia for plan planning multiple figured into has Philadelphia efforts, small. and large Bringing it all all it Bringing
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environmental and historic resources. city The and historic environmental of growth and centuries showcase aim to will parks and rivers, valued change, treasured and clean air and water. and architecture, culture Renew: Preserve and renew Philadelphia’s Renew: Preserve Philadelphia’s and renew Connect: seamlessly Connect Philadelphians goods, People, and world. region and the the to effortlessly move ideas between neighborhoods, economic driving world, region, and the the and efficient Reliable transportation prosperity. conscious energy more serve is that a population ever before.than a diverse economy, offering opportunity offering to a diverse economy, resources everyone. and institutional Cultural used in is and land flourish, and new enterprises ways. and vibrant suitable Thrive: Create a healthy neighborhoods a healthy and Thrive: Create
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| 38 Blossom at Bartram | 39 Create a unified vision for Woodland Ave and Ave a unified Woodland for vision Create program improvement storefront expand the corridor along the improved through local accessIncrease trails to and ped signage lighting, and bicycle routes not in corridors other (and Ave along Woodland Bartram Choice neighborhood) Create a strategic plan for the reuse and reuse the for plan a strategic Create Cemetery Moriah of Mount stabilization corridor: commercial Ave Woodland the Improve certification include blight recommendations of certain properties, in expansion institutional and new occupancy, storefront increase to order developmentmixed-use Comegys Center: Recreation Improve that closures include street recommendations facility expand the to space and a create would partnership public-private 49th Street: include Improve recommendations reconstruction trees, street and sidewalk lighting, connectto centers, and space, green recreation Schuylkillthe River Avenue) together by together extending bicycle lanes and Avenue) lanes) and vehicle and bike (shared sharrows re-opening South between 49th Street Grays and Botanic Avenue Avenue canopy of Kingsessing tree the the Improve neighborhood key along the trees by planting South49th Avenue, of Woodland corridors South 58thStreet, Street, Avenue, Chester and South 54th Street Avenue, Whitby + + + + + + + + + + Commercial Avenue Woodland Area: Focus Plan 49th St at Corridor + + + Plan, 2016 District Southwest Lower includes the Plan District Southwest Lower The portionsouthern of our neighborhood, generally south of 58th Street. recommendations Relevant include: + residential neighborhoods,residential and Schuylkill River and Botanic 49th Street at (located public space 49th St and Botanic Ave (consistent with Lower Lower with (consistent and Botanic49th Ave St Plan) Schuylkill Master Link Kingsessing the Center, Recreation Extend Bartram’s Mile and Schuylkill Mile River Trails Extend Bartram’s access Schuylkill South the River at to Create Improve the Kingsessing the with Rec Improve Center ccessibility, and stormwater repairs, ADA management Rezone the Lower Schuylkill Industrial properties Schuylkill Industrial Lower the Rezone and development, research attract better to advanced and and artisanal manufacturing, Lower with uses (consistent institutional Plan) Schuylkill Master Create a targeted vacant land stabilization stabilization land vacant a targeted Create and in Kingsessing spread zone the prevent to effectsland detrimental vacant of Create a Request for Proposals and subsidize the the and subsidize a Request Proposals for Create housing affordable site development of scattered in a section of Kingsessing bounded by Chester 58th Street, and 57th Avenue, Woodland Avenue, Street Create a targeted zone for OHCD’s Basic System System Basic OHCD’s for zone a targeted Create in Kingsessing help residents to Repair Program homes their maintain connections to the existing street grid and grid street connections existing the to Bartram’s proposed as the well River Road as 58th and the Greenway St Garden Redesign Bartram Village to provide better better provide Redesign to Bartram Village + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + University Plan, 2013 District Southwest includes the Plan District Southwest Upper The northern portion of our neighborhood roughly until include:58th Street. recommendations Relevant The Bartram ChoiceThe neighborhood between split is University District Southwest plans—the district two Southwest Lower and the completed in 2013, Plan, completed in 2016. Plan, District District Plans District Grays Ferry upgrades Grays Bridge South campus Bank Penn’s Mile Bartram’s Solutions’ Complex Energy Energy Philadelphia North South and publicly owned Bartram’s parcels + + + + + SEPTA / DVRPC Modern Trolley Station Station Trolley / DVRPC Modern SEPTA Improvements, 2017 the for design guide providesThis a framework of city’s the modernization To system. trolley capacity transit the Schuylkillby afforded maintain a new procuring is SEPTA Tunnel, River Trolley state-of-the-art fleet in compliance with is that Disabilitiesthe Act of along with 1990 (ADA), + + + + + Specific Plans Specific Schuylkill Plan, 2013Lower Master a 21st envisions Plan Schuylkill Master Lower The exciting integrates that district Century industrial opportunities businesses new and growing for amenities. and public features sustainable with flags (2011) Study Land & Market Industrial PIDC’s industrial Schuylkill for a key site as Lower the part is plan This revitalization. of a coordinated corridor reposition 3,700-acre the to City strategy distinct, three as competitive modern, business of those districts, innovation the campuses. Two Bartram the within are logistics hub, and the district Choice Neighborhood occupy land and would the north and south of Bartram Village, respectively. a vibrant as envisioned is district innovation The and development, research for campus advanced and institutional and artisanal manufacturing, a center uses. as envisioned is logistics hub The and manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, for train, close air, location to occupying a strategic energy networks. district—the A third and highway occupy across land the the corridor—would Schuylkill neighborhood. our from River A major access river and amenities. integrate to goal is effortsEarly implementation following: the include Provide additional public amenities additional including Provide open and space: options transit better include a new open space recommendations project on the infrastructure green and/or south Schoolparcels Bartram High of and John projects. modernization trolley underutilized parcels byunderutilized building on existing parcels include starting options:retail recommendations façade a business association, implementing public seating, improvements, adding lighting, art, building out to in addition and greenery, lots. vacant currently Synthesize and strengthen vacant or vacant and strengthen Synthesize corridors: recommendations include corridors: recommendations infrastructure stormwater green implementing Plaza Village projects, Woodland to upgrades and adding friendly, pedestrian it more make to vegetated buffers. Enhance the public realm along commercial commercial along public realm the Enhance for creating a modern scrap/salvage/recycling scrap/salvage/recycling a modern creating for district Repurpose large vacant areas vacant Repurpose large feasibility best practices and market Evaluate Prioritize Woodland Ave, West Passyunk Ave, Ave, Passyunk West Ave, Woodland Prioritize and and Lindbergh pedestrian for Boulevard bicycle safety improvements Add transit-oriented pedestrian improvements improvements pedestrian Add transit-oriented features management and stormwater + + + + + + + + + + Focus Area: Woodland and Elmwood corridors corridors and Elmwood Woodland Area: Focus (between 58th and 70th) + + + +
| 40 Blossom at Bartram | 41 Make History Your Guide: Leverage the historical Guide: historical the Leverage History Your Make uses and artifactsland initially to district the in artistic interventions.consider potential of awareness Increase Water: the Follow Schuylkill issues along the River environmental of stewardship. and build a culture Connect Art Communities Through & between relationships Horticulture: Strengthen surrounding and the Garden Bartram’s community community and leverage art through development initiatives and making of land. the stewardship + + + + + + Plan, 2018 Strategic Moriah Mount the prioritizes Plan Strategic Moriah Mount The Cemetery Moriah a civicrevitalization of as Mount Philadelphia Southwest surrounding asset the to City and the strategic The district of Philadelphia. supported of the stakeholders by major the was plan Cemetery Corporation, Moriah Preservation Mount Inc., and the Cemetery, Moriah of Mount Friends Advisory Moriah Goals of plan the Mount Group. reposition cemetery the to space strive a green as public access increase amenity center, and historic drive to stakeholders with engage cemetery, the to develop organizational of stewardship, a culture and ensure support that cemetery, the structures sustainability of Cemetery both the long-term and Sanctuary. Nature DID YOU KNOW? YOU DID Partnersthe city over all to together working are Philly Southwest help make connected, safe, healthy, a hub! vibrant and Bridge the Divide: the Bridge physical barriers the Alleviate surrounding the from Garden the separate that neighborhoods connections by establishing orient to users allow elements that and creating themselves landscape. in the + + This plan focused on the development and on the focused plan This production of public art projects could be that Garden, Mile, in Bartram’s placed along Bartram’s neighborhood. The surrounding the and throughout Schuylkill the project River with commemorates mission ofthe connecting river, the public to the and river, experience the with public’s enhancing the Lindy The stewardship. environmental promoting University—in Drexel at Innovation Urban for Institute Arts Mural Program partnership Philadelphia the with Bartram Association—led John and the creation the in principles follow established to which of plan, the art via reconnecting river the residents to and culture: Art@Bartram’s: Exploration, Discovery and Exchange, 2015 SEPTA’s initial Trolley Modernization Program Program Modernization Trolley initial SEPTA’s an goals: include four create Principles (1) to accessible people system for of all disabilities can customer improve to (2) transportation, for use transit service reliant and more by faster providing costs acquisition vehicle service, by control to (3) fleet trolley right-sized the providing improved for costs services, operating reduce annual to and (4) speeds. reliabilityby improving and operating expects oversee modernization trolley to SEPTA and execution of nextplanning the 10 years. redesigning the trolley network’s stations. Elements Elements stations. network’s redesigningtrolley the of redesign the cars, include new trolley passenger- vehicle lower stations, deployment at ramp activated steps, efficientfloors and more avoid station to everyspacing(approximately quarter The mile). dedicated feature will stations trolley reimagined extend will entrance the that up to platforms raised accessibility increasing and safetyof trolley, the will allow payment fare or off- riders.for on- New multiple through alight and board passengers to operators. with doors without need the interact to
Connectivity to services, recreation, services, recreation, Connectivity to each other: and to nature, centers, active Bartram ChoiceThe parks neighborhood several and recreation has system, but physical the public transit and an expansive corridors, commercial of these three many limited resources to to are connections Bartram Village from and lines. open, overgrown, crossings are rail actual cross the The over that streets a just with 58th line crosses at Street, one location grade rail at In unsafe. freight the pedestrians. protecting simple gate not a car is that is this like of location advantages an urban One of many the necessary daily needs. for Schools, doctor’s parks, offices, and basic a library, services and biking of But distance the Bartram Village. walking within are and lots, buildings vacant by experience hampered poorpedestrian is litter, lighting, Hard-to-see activity. and in some industrial areas, sidewalks,crumbling scrapyards, and safer, A cleaner, biking. discourage lanes also bike and unprotected markings enable would routes along major of circulation framework pedestrian attractive more services safelyresidents to access of available advantage and take and amenities. help all neighborhood would securely more residents move same framework This neighborhood the their accesswithin and improve waterfront. the to
These three areas of focus are evolving are of into focus These areas three are we which plan, themes the for organizing Connect, as to referring Live,and Thrive . The Bartram ChoiceThe needs assessment surveys, task and communityforce analysis, meetings, market as identify studies planning recent as well a number of and facing residents issues of Bartram Village Bartram Choicethe neighborhood. For residents three are blossom Bartram, there to and around at need be addressed. to that of focus areas overlapping The Plan: Plan: The Themes Emerging
| 42 Blossom at Bartram | 43 The ability to live well: well: live to ability The Everyone deserves live a physically to life. and mentally healthy right Bartram the of health residents neighbors their and high rate enjoyVillage a relatively they blood experience also elevated incidences high of asthma, Yet insurance. stress. Access healthy, to pressure,and depression/anxiety/post-traumatic Village Bartram limited. also are food to placesexercise and safe affordable needresidents of neighbors and their piece in great comes the are of mind that food; walk nutritious spaces safe, housing;with fresh, to inviting secure, affordable without fear;and exercise body and resources heal the to and mind. Opportunities to excel and thrive: and thrive: Opportunities excel to community a well-established is near significant Philadelphia Southwest such factors economic Yet and anticipated investments. employment centers schools, levels, attainment, literacy low-performing low limited educational as and limited access skills the itgain difficult technologyresidentsto to make for necessary obtain meaningful employment to or participate in these developments. high school Bartram among Village of exciting signs improvement are There two- college going on to are Butand four-year degree who programs. students a local job to ways establish effort planning this creative that crucial explore it is and employment ecosystem confident, foster training to can skilled residents who achieve self-sufficiency part and take the in economic developmentshappening important also is its It neighborhood history by the celebrating for thrive to nearby. beautificationand culture, efforts, expanded services,gateways. welcoming and The Bartram Choice Plan is sharply focused on CNI’s core goals goals core focused on CNI’s sharply is BartramChoice The Plan of people, housing, the and neighborhood, folded into are which “working” themes of Connect, several Live, But after and Thrive. people, housing, to meetings referring and neighborhood plans, our with not resonating were these terms that obvious it was themes such aspirational introduced residents and partners. We “Connect,as Live, February the at and Thrive” 2019 Community Meeting, and received very positive feedback. How do these themes incorporate the goals incorporate How do these themes of CNI?
Create an inviting community clean, green, an inviting is that Create beautiful, with and safe active public spaces. Connect and people these places; to nature to each other. and to recreation; Connect
| 44 Blossom at Bartram | 45 MORE SECURITY SECURITY MORE PUBLIC IN CAMERAS SPACES #1 #3 LESS TRASH TRASH & LESS ILLEGAL DUMPING ILLEGAL #2 What would make them feel them would make What safer? SITE LIGHTING SITE BETTER STREET & & BETTER STREET lighting along major routes Address: along major to lighting Strategies community/police for Bartram Village;and at ways together; work to identifying spaces and activities older youth;for properties reducing blighted Goal neighborhood for a safe and night Foster day residents of all ages 1. Residents concerned are aboutsafety. OF NEIGH. RESIDENTS RATED RATED RESIDENTS NEIGH. OF POOR. VERY TO SAFETY FAIR 84% Key Metrics Key Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Insert key metrics... WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT OF B.V. RESIDENTS RATED RATED RESIDENTS B.V. OF POOR. VERY TO SAFETY FAIR 73% 75% FAIR TO VERY POOR VERY TO FAIR RATED AIR QUALITY QUALITY AIR RATED Safety, Cleanliness & Air Quality concerns major are OF NEIGH. RESIDENTS RATED RATED RESIDENTS NEIGH. OF VERY TO FAIR CLEANLINESS POOR 70% Strategies to Address: to complete and green streets Strategies tying at Rebuild investments into infrastructure; Kingsessing center; rec and Myers Rec Center tying along network streets; Plan Litter Southwest into identifying along the lots clean and green to vacant network; of scrapyards appearance combatting Goal Develop network of and green a clean along streets connect routes that green primary major circulation waterfront and spaces Bartram Village to 2. NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS) 63rd & Lindbergh Park (VOTED #2 BY #3 48th & Woodland #2 NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS) Kingsessing Rec Center (VOTED #3 BY Key Metrics Key Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Insert key metrics... Parks or green spaces improved see to residents want WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT #1
| 46 Blossom at Bartram | 47 New Local Gym / New Fitness Indoor Nearby Locations strengthening connections Address: to strengthening Strategies Garden; safe and Bartram’s waterfront to and health playspaces; adult recreation/exercise, activities holistic BV; such at wellness programming communitymeditation, yoga, as gardens Goal promotes that outdoor a healthy environment Create access activities healthy to and social experiences Ways to make it easier to it easier to make to Ways exercise 3. Greater Feeling of Greater Key Metrics Key Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Insert key metrics... Safety & Brighter, Better Better & Brighter, Safety Lighting on Main Streets on Main Lighting WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT | 48 Blossom at Bartram | 49 Canopy / Canopy Shelter Info @ trolley stops Real-time Real-time Benches Requested amenities Requested #2 Walk #3 Drive BUS, TRAIN) BUS, Transit Transit (TROLLEY, #1 unsafe crosswalks and Address: crosswalks to unsafe Strategies routes; circulation on major crossings railroad safety; pedestrian overall enhanced stops trolley Goal network transportation existing the Enhance connections, crossings, street and trail safe through walkabilityincreased 4. Residents use transit as their their as Residents transit use primary of transportation form Railroad Railroad crossings and crosswalks are safe.not Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT
Create an environment that fosters the health and health the fosters that an environment Create wellness of all residents of all ages, healthy through access housing, to medicaland affordable services heal the food, spaces and to that and nutritious mind and body. Live
| 50 Blossom at Bartram | 51 WANT TO LIVE TO WANT MIXED-USE A IN BUILDING RESIDENTIAL 3% WANT TO LIVE IN A MID-RISE BUILDING MID-RISE A IN LIVE TO WANT 14% WANT TO LIVE IN IN LIVE TO WANT TOWNHOUSE A 83% specialized needs needs Address: to specialized Strategies (accessible, senior); impaired, hearing green sufferers; building practices; asthma for housing mixed-income housing seamlessly integrated Goal and a healthy housing affordable healthy, Provide Bartram Village at built environment 1. 69% of surveyed residents interested are in buying in the a home next years. few Many Bartram Village Many special residents have housing needs. Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT WITH DISABILITIES, DISABILITIES, WITH OR HEARING VISUALLY IMPAIRED) LIVE IN A A IN LIVE HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WITH NEEDS HOUSING 21% (INCLUDES THOSE THOSE (INCLUDES OF SURVEY TAKERS TAKERS OF SURVEY THEIR HOME RENT 31% OF SURVEY TAKERS TAKERS OF SURVEY THEIR HOME OWN 69% There is a strong percentage percentage There is strong a homeownersof long-term (10+ years) neighborhood in the maintaining affordability Address: to maintaining Strategies in neighborhood;of housing opportunities/ – Jumpstart homeownership for programming & infill Project Southwest, Rowhouse Healthy along key corridors; Repairs program housing Basic Goal throughout housing affordable Support healthy, Bartram Choice neighborhood 2. RENTS FOR $600/MO) FOR RENTS New affordable affordable New housing rental THAT UNIT 2-BED (EX: #3 Senior housing #2 Renovated existing homes for homeownerhip Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Types of housingTypes residents feel are needed neighborhood.the in WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT #1
| 52 Blossom at Bartram | 53 #3 Blood High Pressure Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress #2 asthma, high blood Address: to asthma, Strategies for pressure; insurance health check-ups; regular adults opportunities and children; exercise to Goal physical health ofEnhance residents #1 / Asthma Breathing Issues 3. Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Many Bartram Village Many residents facing are problems. health chronic WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT OF SURVEY TAKERS HAVE HAVE TAKERS SURVEY OF IN PARTICIPATED NOT OR SCREENINGS HEALTH FAIRS HEALTH 64% Many residents taking not are Many of existing advantage health & fairs.screenings Strategies to Address: to need care, dental for Strategies domestic violence, abuse, substance physical or health, vision; shuttle health mental therapy, mobile services; screenings/fairs health Goal Expand of access quality range a wider to health services 4. Extended hours health-related at in the facilities neighborhood #3 A shuttle to to A shuttle major medical facilities #2 More More healthcare in the facilities neighborhood Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... How the quality the How of healthcare improved.could be WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT #1
| 54 Blossom at Bartram | 55 80% GARDEN HAVE NOT NOT HAVE AT BARTRAM’S BARTRAM’S AT PARTICPATED IN IN PARTICPATED GROWING THEIR THEIR GROWING OWN VEGETABLES VEGETABLES OWN AT SANKOFA FARM FARM SANKOFA AT ON A GARDEN PLOT PLOT GARDEN A ON Many residents particpate in do not Many gardening. offer that programs neighborhood trauma Address: to neighborhood trauma Strategies activities); healing gardens/ (programming, spaces; of views nature restorative Goal positive promotes that an environment Establish and healing health mental 5. 72% HAVE NEVER NEVER HAVE PARTICIPATED IN IN PARTICIPATED ON THE RIVER AT AT RIVER THE ON BARTRAM’S GARDEN BARTRAM’S KAYAKING / BOATING BOATING / KAYAKING Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Many residents not are Many of advantage taking assets.existing natural WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT | 56 Blossom at Bartram | 57 31% DO NOT NOT DO HAVE ENOUGH MONEY 54% DIFFICULT DIFFICULT TO GET TO THE STORE THE FIND IT TOO TOO FIND IT Barriers food access. to Strategies to Address: access of to walkable lack Strategies groceryto store; limited of availability affordable fruits, vegetables; stand; community farm gardens, programming nutrition Goal food access affordable nutritious, Improve to 6. Residents facing are food insecurity. EXPERIENCE NOT NOT EXPERIENCE ENOUGH HAVING LEAST AT FOOD TWICE ONCE OR WEEK A 40% Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT
Foster accessFoster people for of all ages to skills, jobs,education, services, and inspiration the they Enable can thrive. so that encouragement neighborhood blossom its to history by celebrating and its corridors commercial and strengthening identity. Thrive
| 58 Blossom at Bartram | 59 Difficulty finding qualitysafe, programs #2 Cost of the programs #1 increasing participation Address: to increasing of Strategies 5 and under in qualitychildren programs; education building on successful model of local community school (Tilden HS graduation improve to MS) success to supportive with pathway creating rate; CATCH, PHA club, homework programs–tutoring, GED Goal success educational from to Develop a pathway early childhood high school to graduation The top reasons residents do not reasons The top participate in early childhood programs.education 1. Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Many residents have residents have Many young children. WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT Farmers Farmers Market #5 #4 Neighborhood Park #3 Athletic Fields Strategies to Address: to very levels literacy low Strategies Bartram Village among adults strong and children; a library for desire resident Goal of literacy a culture Nurture #2 / Playground Lot Tot 2. #1 Library Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT Requested Requested neighborhood amenities.
| 60 Blossom at Bartram | 61 Job training Job training #1 / Nursing Healthcare interest to residents. to interest programs of the most most ofthe programs #2 Cooking #3 Service Customer Customer tailored job training Address: job training to tailored Strategies landscaping, basic infrastructure, programs–green re-entry–build on and weatherization; home repairs Roots PHS Re-entry; as to such a program youth & landscaping; building green skills–construction, service; care,nursing/health customer catering/ food service and Logistics support to Innovation business incubation entrepreneurship/small Hub; Goal ecosystem a local employment training Cultivate neighborhood with aligns needsthat and opportunities 3. Continuing Continuing leading education a job-related to certificate or degree program A rent freeze freeze A rent for program of year first the employment #3 #2 Job Job fairs Job readiness programs Job readiness programs most the would provide benefit residents. to Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... #1 WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT Farmers Farmers Market 78% AT HOME AT DO NOT HAVE A COMPUTER WITH WITH COMPUTER INTERNET ACCESS ACCESS INTERNET ACCESS THE THE ACCESS INTERNET PHONE A FROM TABLET OR A 76% Many residents have limited limited residents have Many and computer access.internet Strategies to Address: to digital divide, accessStrategies to computer and basic fluency job (email, technology, and interview job search, writing, searches); resume of wide prep; financial awareness literacy; raising variety of resources in community–directory/ concierge Goal divide skills basic the Bridge Workforce Workforce development, job career training, fairs 4. #3 Computer Computer & training engineering #2 Job readiness, readiness, Job assistance, resume job placement Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Services residents feel are missing neighborhood. in the WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT #1
| 62 Blossom at Bartram | 63 #3 Lacking the necessary skills #2 Criminal history Strategies to Address: to need quality affordable, for Strategies nearby childcare Goal Expand access quality to near Bartram childcare Village #1 finding Issues childcare 5. Reasons residents struggle to get a to residents struggle Reasons employed. job or stay Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT | 64 Blossom at Bartram | 65 Clothing Clothing stores Laundromat / Laundromat dry cleaners Grocery stores defining gateways to to Address: to defining gateways Strategies neighborhood; history and culture; celebrating supporting beautification of corridors; commercial desired services–grocery,attracting bank, laundromat Goal identity the and vibrancy of the Strengthen neighborhood 6. Banking Services residents needed feel are neighborhood.in the Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... Key Metrics Key Insert key metrics... WHAT WE WE HEARD WHAT
Plan! efforts planning so many recentlyWith or underway completed Bartram Choice in the neighborhood, action. ready for residents are, understandably, Implement the Implement Going to Going to How we’re we’re How
| 66 Blossom at Bartram | 67 Jumpstart Southwest temporaryinstalling benches 54th the and Lindbergh at Boulevard stop trolley Bartram Village Bartram Village with homeownership for sites available scattered somemaking PHA improving the crosswalks on Lindbergh outside crosswalks Boulevard the improving of Bartram Village sites near and blighted vacant visible cleaning and greening + + + + Description of Action Activities These not yet activities been identified. have In addition to funding for the development Bartram of the Choice funding for a plan, addition to In Action for Activities be completed to the received during an award physical also These completion. are plan’s the year and a half following of the jumpstart will neighborhood that improvements transformation neighborhood. An Action Activity be will set up in March Committee activities. potential evaluate All activities to 2019 develop to criteria be for responsible later will committee The by be HUD. approved must completionthe of Action the Activities. Action Activities Early Action Activity Strategy Implementation a as well of include a description will as each early actionThis activity, has strategy This and financing strategy. implementation for timeline yet been developed. Upcoming joint Task Force/Steering Committee Meetings in March and in March Meetings Committee Force/Steering Task joint Upcoming residents, Bartram Village bring will in April Walkshop and the May, neighbors, and partners possible discuss to together activities and alternatives. prioritize + + + + The planning team is gathering a growing list of ideas for early for of action ideas list a growing gathering is team planning The activities Needs Assessment the from surveys with and discussions communityresidents during meetings. force These and task activities two- physical the neighborhood complete during are to improvements are: of ideas of list process. the top year planning the At Early Action Activities Action Early Leverage Resources Leverage Existing Funds Operating Timeframe Timeframe (ST, MT, LT) MT, (ST, MT Partners Lead Agency & City, PHA City, Metrics Increase in Increase ridership Strategies
1. Work with... Work 1. Goal 1: Improve Connections to x.to Connections Improve 1: Goal Connect
Implementation Implementation all of be will the developed summarize A matrix to and Action Activities. goals, strategies, It plan’s include a timeframe, partners,will responsible and progress. measure to metrics Plan Plan
| 68 Blossom at Bartram | 69 Leverage Resources Leverage Resources Leverage Existing Funds Operating Existing Funds Operating Timeframe Timeframe Timeframe (ST, MT, LT) MT, (ST, LT) MT, (ST, MT MT Partners Partners Lead Agency & Lead Agency & City, PHA City, City, PHA City, Metrics Metrics Increase in Increase ridership Increase in Increase ridership Strategies Strategies 1. Work with... Work 1. Thrive x. to Connections Improve 1: Goal 1. Work with... Work 1. Goal 1: Improve Connections to x. to Connections Improve 1: Goal Live | 70