Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods

HUD SITE VISIT | MARCH 6TH 2014 SHARSWOOD TOWNHOUSE 1425 N.23RD STREET , PA Continental Breakfast Provided 9:00am – 10:00am Introductions & Orientation 10:30am – 12:00pm Walking and Driving Tour of Focus Housing and Neighborhood Sites Today’s 12:15pm Return to Site for Lunch

Activities 1:15 – 2:15pm: Neighborhood Planning Process Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods HUD Visit 2:30 – 3:30pm: People Planning Process (Afternoon Snack Provided) 3:45 – 4:45pm: Housing Planning Process Break

6:00pm Community Meeting Haven Peniel United Methodist Church 2301 W. Oxford Street, Philadelphia 1. Welcome & Introductions (Ismail Abdul-Hamid, Senior Program Manager CNI Grant Manager,PHA)

2. Welcome Address Introductions & (Kelvin Jeremiah, President & CEO PHA) Orientation 3. HUD Opening and Choice Program Sharswood/Blumberg Choice (HUD Team) Neighborhoods HUD Visit

9:00am‐ 10:00am 4. City’s Vision & Alignment with Choice Neighborhoods (Eva Gladstein, Executive Director Mayors Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity -CEO )

5. PHA Goals, Vision and Why Sharswood/Blumberg (Michael Johns, Senior Executive Vice President, PHA)

6. Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Big Picture (Garlen Capita, Planning Coordinator, WRT) Welcome Address Kelvin Jeremiah, President & CEO, PHA ◦ Leadership & Agency Vision ◦ Goal to provide affordable housing- plan to build over 6,000 affordable housing units in 5 years Introductions & Orientation PHA’s agenda: ◦ Be a good steward of public funds and restore public confidence Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods HUD Visit ◦ Increase the availability of decent, safe affordable housing by working collaboratively with like-

9:00am‐ 10:00am minded public and private organizations ◦ Provide resources and programs to help residents become self-sufficient ◦ Rebrand PHA as a good neighbor, good partner and an employer of choice ◦ Maintain and preserve PHA’s housing stock

‘Together we will work to ensure that quality, affordable housing is a catalyst for the rebirth of the Sharswood/Blumberg neighborhood.’ HUD Team: • Alexa Rosenberg • Maria-Lana Queen • Rosemary Hocking-Sanzari Choice Neighborhoods Program Core Goals • David Marable Introductions & HUD Staff Orientation 1. Housing - Transform distressed public housing into energy Sharswood/Blumberg efficient, mixed-income, and affordable housing HUD Team: - Transform neighborhoods of poverty into Alexa Rosenberg ‐ Team Leader 2. Neighborhood viable, safe, well-functioning communities with access to high quality Maria‐Lana Queen ‐ People Specialist with Focus on Youth public schools, services, public assets, transportation, and improved access to jobs Rosemary Hocking‐Sanzari ‐ Housing Specialist 3. People - Ensure that families within the target developments David Marable ‐ Field Team and surrounding neighborhood have opportunities for improved health, Member safety, employment, and education Eva Gladstein Executive Director Mayors Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity -CEO SHARED PROSPERITY

 Mayor’s Anti-Poverty Plan – Shared Prosperity

 Lead by Mayor’s Office of Community and Economic Empowerment

 Led agency for ’s Promise Zone designation

 Collective impact approach

 Philadelphia’s approach aligns with the President’s Ladders of Opportunity THE PROBLEM

 Philadelphia’s poverty rate is 26.9% -- 40% for kids.

 24th lowest median income of 25 largest cities

 In some neighborhoods the poverty rate is unacceptably high:

‐ Blumberg/Sharswood at 52.58% The city’s poverty rate has increased by 51% since 1960. THE PROBLEM

.City spends nearly $700 Poverty-Related Issues Vulnerable Populations million annually to •Education •Children and youth address poverty‐related •Workforce development •Veterans issues. •Housing and homelessness •Immigrants and people with •Financial literacy limited English proficiency •Economic security and asset •People with intellectual building and/or physical disability .Certain populations more •Hunger and food access •The elderly •Public health and well‐being •Individuals with mental susceptible to poverty. •Public safety health and/or addiction challenges •Substance abuse and addiction •LGBTQ Communities •Community revitalization •Returning citizens/Ex‐ .Poverty concentrated in offenders specific places and neighborhoods. THE PROBLEM Numbers are more staggering at the intersections of poverty, race, disability, age, and other social factors OUR APPROACH CEO’s MISSION IS CITY WIDE Align the City’s efforts to lift individuals out of poverty and increase opportunities for low income individuals and families.

FOCUS IS PLACE BASED Focus on aligning city efforts on places that have high needs (poverty, crime, unemployment, education, vacancy) but also have strong assets (anchor institutions, strong community partners, public and private investments, proximity to transportation and jobs).

Mayor is strongly supportive of the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative because it is comprehensive and can help Philadelphia develop place based models to be applied in other parts of the city. OUR APPROACH

Requires many City agencies and stakeholders working together to make a collective impact Philadelphia Housing Authority is a key partner in supporting Mayor’s strategies to reduce poverty IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION  Allocating Existing and Identifying New Resources:

 Aligning, Convening and Coordinating with others to support City’s focus on place-based Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives e.g.,:

(22nd Police ):  HUD Choice Planning award for Blumberg/Sharswood  HUD Choice Implementation proposal for North Central  DOJ National Forum City, Youth Violence Prevention  DOJ Community Based Violence Prevention (Ceasefire model)

 West Philadelphia  HUD Promise Zone Designation  DOJ Byrne Innovation Award PLACED BASED FOCUS LEVERAGING THE YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE • Focused on 22nd Police District to reduce shootings and homicides

• Reports to Mayor

• Led by Police Commissioner, DHS Commissioner and Family Court Judge

• 7 Working Groups that are multi- disciplinary

• Embedded in agencies and communities

• Long term approach Contact Information:

Eva Gladstein, Executive Director Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity 990 Spring Garden Street, 7th floor Philadelphia, PA 19123

Phone: 215 685-3602 Fax: 215 683 3601 www.sharedprosperityphila.org https://twitter.com/PhilaProsper Sharswood/Blumberg a Priority for PHA and the City

Introductions & - Blumberg has been neglected and as a result of poor design and lack of Orientation operating and maintenance resources, the site is in great need of rehabilitation/redevelopment Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods HUD Visit Michael Johns - 2010 Census saw the first increase in Philadelphia's population in nearly Senior Executive Vice President, PHA 60 years; Sharswood/Blumberg is adjacent to several of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the City, so the goal is to eliminate blight and increase the quality of life in the neighborhood while maintaining and increasing the affordable housing stock to take advantage of the opportunities presented by growth and renewal. PHA’s Capacity: - PHA has developed over 6,100 units including 5 HOPE VI developments Introductions & Orientation - PHA lead pre-development, development, relocation and partnership development strategies and managed redevelopment processes including Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods HUD Visit relocation plans and overall supportive services Michael Johns

Senior Executive Vice President, PHA - The Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods planning process will build on these successes Build on Success: LEB Mill Creek HOPE VI: . Awarded in 2001, completed in 2008 Introductions & . $34.82 million HOPE VI Grant was leveraged Orientation by $94 million in private equity and $43.5 million in PHA funds Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods HUD Visit . Original site consisted of 444 units which MichaelAfter Johns were demolished and replaced by 585 rental Senior Executive Vice President, and 100 homeownership units PHA . PHA oversaw entire development of 11 phases and PHA affiliate acted as developer for 9 phases

Before Build on Success: Norris High-Rise: . Awarded 9% tax credits in 2010, completed in 2012 . Involved demolition of obsolete, high-crime highrise building into 51 townhouse and walk-up units consistent with surrounding After neighborhood . Construction certified LEED Gold; features include solar hot water panels, stormwater management.

Before Getting Started: Blumberg: . Strategically securing resources for Introductions & redevelopment Orientation . Awarded 9% tax credits for Phase I February 2014 Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods HUD Visit

9:00am‐ 10:00am Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Big Picture Garlen Capita, Planning Coordinator, WRT

Introductions & Process Orientation 1. Analysis & Needs Assessment (Spring 2014) Sharswood/Blumberg Choice 2. Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building (Entire 2 years) Neighborhoods HUD Visit 3. Develop Strategies/Solutions working with Task Force (Spring and Summer 2014) 9:00am‐ 10:00am 4. Develop Draft Transformation Plan (Fall 2014) 5. Develop Final Transformation Plan (Spring 2015) 6. Seek Funding for Implementation 7. Start Implementing Strategies – Measure Progress Schedule • 2-year planning process Neighborhood Location 228 Acres 5,825 Population Sharswood/Blumberg: (0.35 Sq.mi) (2010 Census) (Planning Grant) Transit Service CNI Planning Area Assets Neighborhood Vacancy 332 1,282 Vacancy 36%

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Neighborhood Vacancy Planning Area: Demographic Snapshot

Population • Growing neighborhood with 15.24% increase between 2007-2011compared to -0.2% citywide decrease • 5,173 residents in planning area estimated in 2011 Households • 1,887 households • 74% of households are rental properties • Almost half (47%) of rental households are “cost burdened”, spending more than 30% of their household income on rent. Planning Area: Demographic Snapshot

Percent Households by Income 70% 61% 60% 50% 40% 37% Sharswood/ Blumberg 30% City 20% 14% 16% 11% 11% 11% 10% 7% 0% Less than $25,000 $25‐$34,999 $35‐$49,999 $50‐$74,999 Planning Area: Demographic Snapshot

Race 1.2% Ethnicity 3.05% 2.47% Hispanic 6.94% 0.95% Foreign Born (49 People) African American

White

Two or More Races

88.09% Others (Asian, American Indian, Alaskan Native) Planning Area: Demographic Snapshot Families • 45% Single Female with Children (Compared to 20% Citywide) • 38% Youth population

Percent of People in Age Group 60% 57%

40% 29% 14% 20% 9% 0% Under 5 Under 18 Working Age (18‐64) Aging (65+) Norman Blumberg Apartments 482 Occupied Units units 510 Total 8-acre site (96) Tower Senior Tower Judson Units Towers= 306 Tower Hemberger (108 units) Apartments Low-rise Church Existing Courts Basketball PHA Residents (Blumberg): Demographic Snapshot

Residents 300 Age 256 253 • 1,310 Current Residents 250 227 200 155 140 150 • 85% Women 115 87 • 51% Under the age of 18 100 77 50 • 7% Over the age of 62 0 0 ‐ 3 Years 4 ‐ 6 Years 7 ‐ 12 Years 13 ‐ 17 18 ‐ 30 31 ‐ 54 55 ‐ 61 62+ Years • 3% Hispanic Years Years Years Years 0% 2% 2% • 90% African American Race White

Black

Am. Indian 90% Asian PHA Households: Demographic Snapshot

Households 3% • 482 Households • 85% Female Head of Household

• 68% Families with Children 32%

65% Single Occupants

Single Parent Families

Two Parent Families Potential Partners and Focus Areas

Housing Plan People Plan Neighborhood Plan

• Blumberg Resident Council • Blumberg Resident Council • Brewerytown/Sharswood Community Civic Association • Marathon Farms • Haven Peniel Development Corporation • Brown’s Super Stores • Philadelphia Corporation for Aging • Michaels Development Company • Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation • Philadelphia Department of Public Health • Office of Housing & Community Development • Girard College • Philadelphia Health Management Corporation (PHMC) • Philadelphia Housing Authority • Mayor’s Office of Grants • Philadelphia Police Department • Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation • Mayor’s Office of Sustainability • Philadelphia Works Inc. • Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities • Philadelphia Youth Network • Philadelphia Commerce Department • Philadelphia Youth Violence Prevention Collaborative • Philadelphia Horticultural Society • Philly SEEDS Inc. • Project HOME • Resident Advisory Board • School District of Philadelphia CNI Grantee Lead Applicant Philadelphia Housing Authority

Decision Making Body Partnership Implementation Partners Organizational Philadelphia Housing Authority, City, Development Partners, Planning Coordinator, MOU to be Implementation Partners (Housing, Neighborhood and People Lead) Chart & Decision- Developed making Structure Transformation Plan Advisory Committee ‐ Chairperson: Michael Johns, Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO) Membership: PHA, Blumberg Resident Council Representatives, Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development, Mayor’s Office, Girard College, Project HOME, PHMC, PYN, Philadelphia Works, School District, Police Department, Commerce (WRT) Department, additional partners TBD Planning Coordinator

Lead Agencies Housing Plan to be People Plan Neighborhood Task Force Determined Task Force Plan Task Force Architecture, Planning & Urban Design Services Architecture, (PHA)

Economic Education Health Safety Development Working Group Working Group Working Group Working Group Capacity Building Strengthen ability for residents and stakeholders to lead neighborhood Introductions & revitalization activities and benefit from neighborhood transformation. Orientation Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods HUD Visit Transformation Planning Process 9:00am‐ 10:00am ◦ Direct investments ◦ Demonstrate partnership commitment to address challenges ◦ Utilize data to set and monitor progress toward implementation goals ◦ Engage community stakeholders and residents in meaningful decision-making roles Sharswood/ Housing ◦ The redevelopment of the Norman Blumberg is essential to the overall Blumberg revitalization of the neighborhood Choice Big ◦ The abundance of vacant lots provides an opportunity for infill housing to Picture rebuild the neighborhood fabric and create additional amenities Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods HUD Visit Neighborhood 9:00am‐ 10:00am ◦ Opportunity to leverage existing (Girard College) and new assets (Cecil B. Moore Homeownership Zone ,Project Home Wellness Center) to attract new investment and rebuild the Ridge Avenue Commercial Corridor

People ◦ Build on the City’s Shared Prosperity, Place Based focus on 22nd Police District Neighborhood Tour Contact Information:

CN Planning Ismail Abdul-Hamid Grant Manager Senior Program Manager Philadelphia Housing Authority T 215-684-5806 E [email protected]

CN Planning Garlen Capita Grant Urban Designer/ Sr. Associate Coordinator WRT | Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC T 215.430.5092 E [email protected] Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods

HUD SITE VISIT | MARCH 6TH 2014 1. Planning Time Frame & Activities (Garlen Capita, Planning Coordinator, WRT)

Neighborhood 2. Priority Neighborhood strategies and outcomes based on City’s Plan District Planning Process (David Fecteau, Neighborhood Planner/Gary Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Jastrzab Executive Director, PCPC) Neighborhoods HUD Visit

1:15pm‐ 2:15pm 3. Potential Resources for Commercial Corridor Revitalization (Dr.H. Ahada, Stanford Commerce Dept.)

4. Economic Development/Job Creation (Della Clark, The Enterprise Center) = Citywide Vision + District Plans

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Phase 1: Phase 2: Citywide Vision 18 District Plans Lower North District Plan Lower North District Plan Lower North District Plan

• Mural Arts Program

• North Central Empowerment Zone

• Commercial Corridor Streetscape Improvements • Knight Foundation

• Organizational Capacity Building • Goldman Properties

• Corridor Cleaning Grant • Commonwealth of • Corridor Management Grant Lower North District Boundary

Sharswood Choice Boundary Population Change District Sharswood Broad Street 1840s Broad Street 1910 Broad Street 2013 Broad • Incentive Zones

• Market Studies North Central Street Empowerment Zone • Corridor Cleaning

• Corridor Management

• SafeCam

• Storefront Improvement KOZ Program • Neighborhood Economic Development Program

• Outreach and partnerships with Police, Streets, L&I, City Planning, etc. Focus Area // Ridge Avenue Resources for Commercial Corridor Revitalization H. Ahada Stanford, PH.D

Director of Neighborhood Strategies

Office of Neighborhood Economic Development

City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce Resources for Commercial Corridor Revitalization H. Ahada Stanford, PH.D

Director of Neighborhood Strategies

Office of Neighborhood Economic Development

City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce Economic Development/ Job Creation Della Clark, President, The Enterprise Center Economic Development/ Job Creation Della Clark, President, The Enterprise Center Economic Development/ Job Creation Della Clark, President, The Enterprise Center Economic Development/ Job Creation Della Clark, President, The Enterprise Center Economic Development/ Job Creation Della Clark, President, The Enterprise Center Economic Development/ Job Creation Della Clark, President, The Enterprise Center People Planning Process March 6th | 2:30pm – 3:30pm 1. Planning Process, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategy (WRT)

2. Resident & Community Participation Strategy (WRT)

People Plan 3. Blumberg Resident Council – (Erik L. Soliván, Executive Vice President Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Community Operations & Resident Development, PHA) Neighborhoods HUD Visit

2:30pm‐ 3:30pm 4. Community Leaders Training (Lorna P & Brian F. Enterprise Center CDC)

5. Community Health (Melissa Fox – PHMC)

6. Project HOME (Monica McCurdy) Resident & Community Participation Strategy PHA & Resident Council Erik L. Soliván Executive Vice President, Community Operations and Resident Development ◦ Oversees all Resident Development Programs ◦ Oversees Coordination with and Development of Resident Councils

Blumberg Resident Council Family Building ◦ Elected in November 2013 ◦ Very Active in Serving the Community PHA & Resident Council • Over 45 Newly Elected Resident Councils • Blumberg Family and Senior are two of those newly elected • PHA works with the city-wide Resident Advisory Board (RAB) to build the capacity of the resident councils • PHA provides Tennant Participation Funds, supplemental funding for special initiatives, and technical assistance • The RAB provides support, historical and current knowledge of PHA management and operations, some technical assistance and helps distribute information PHA & Resident Council

Senior Building Family Building Resident Council Resident Council

President: Rupert Alston President: Phara B. Regusters Vice President: James Norcome Vice President: Tempest West Secretary: Lisa Moore Acting Secretary: Alicia Perez Treasurer: Sandra Preston Treasurer: Jennifer Savage Assistant Treasurer: Beverly Carter Sergeant at Arms: Kenneth Harvin Sergeant at Arms: Lela Morrison PHA & Resident Council Under the MOU with PHA, the Resident Council is charged with: • Holding monthly meetings with residents • Receive and distribute information related to PHA policies, procedures, and programs • Assists residents with navigating PHA management and operations • Provide residents with answers to frequently asked questions • Coordinate with PHA, specifically, the Department of Community Operations and Resident Development PHA & Resident Council PHA and the Resident Council have already: • Held two open meetings with residents on CNI • Are planning programs and activities to engage residents in the community programs and the planning program, including the IM ACTIVE program developed by the Council supported by PhillySeeds • Continuous dialogue about CNI to develop an FAQ to distribute to residents Programs and Services PHA’s on site services are limited as most services for residents at all sites are provided from a central location. Onsite Services:

Family Self Sufficiency •Provides counseling on site to families on the development of plans for self‐sufficiency Coordinator •Provides information on PHA’s centralized resident development programs and services

Computer Lab & Digital Literacy •A 15 unit computer lab is on site and will be operated by a trained monitor to provide Instruction residents with internet access and digital literacy instruction

•PHA will support the Council’s IM ACTIVE program, which will begin programming this Resident Council Program Spring Programs and Services Centralized Resident Development Programs: • Education–Adult Basic Education and GED Program • Digital Literacy Program—Provided at a few on-site computer labs and offered to all sites from centralized locations • Job Training & Placement • Small Business and Self Employment Training • Section 3 Job Bank • Pre-Apprentice Program • Financial Literacy Training • Home Ownership Program • Social Services • Legal Services • Health and Nutrition - Lifestyles Needs of Residents 1. Address Youth Violence 2. Access to Education 3. Access to Jobs 4. Access to Social Services 5. Access to Healthy Foods

Currently seeking additional funding to address youth gang violence in coordination with 22nd Police District Awareness of Resident Programs and Services • Resident awareness of programs and services is limited because all of the programs have been developed/reformed/or expanded in the last 4-5 months and recruitment has just begun • PHA will work with the Resident Councils and the city-wide organization to promote these opportunities to residents under an aggressive communications strategy in the coming weeks • Through CNI, PHA will be directing additional resources to promote and expand services to residents at Blumberg Lorna Peterson Community Empowerment and Partnership Building Purpose The Community Leaders program helps community members make informed decisions to drive positive changes for their neighborhoods. The program offers training in such life‐long Lorna Peterson skills as communication, community building and engagement, Community Empowerment as well as resource development for community members to and connect to each other and mobilize neighbors to succeed in Partnership Building their mission. A Three Step Process: Recruit, Train, and Engage Step 1: Recruit individuals to serve as Community Lorna Peterson Community Empowerment Leaders. and Step 2: Train individuals Partnership Building using TEC’s five core concepts. Step 3: Engage community residents through door‐to‐ door outreach. Training Overview Five Core Concepts: 1) Effective Communication

Lorna Peterson 2) Customer Service Community Empowerment 3) Problem Solving and 4) Community Awareness Partnership Building 5) Service Leadership These concepts are reinforced through classroom learning, role‐play activities, team building exercises, personal reflections and evaluations to enhance the trainee’s experience and prepare them for service in their communities. Program Outcomes .Community Leaders will: .Communicate effectively and with confidence while canvassing neighborhoods .Coordinate and facilitate neighborhood porch meetings, block captains’ meeting and community service projects Lorna Peterson .Connect neighbors‐to‐neighbors Community Empowerment and .Network and be the link between community, organizational resources, and local businesses Partnership Building .Compete in today’s competitive job market using their newly acquired skills .Engage and empower residents with a first‐hand knowledge of their communities and the resources available to them .Mobilize Neighborhoods to address community problems Community Leader Program Successes 2 prominent organizations in West Philadelphia have hired Community Leaders: • Tamala Carter-Upenn Community Health Workers • Ernest Gardener-Upenn Medical Research Assistant • Jamar Bordley-The Enterprise Center Service Coordinator Lorna Peterson Trained cohorts in other Philadelphia and Chester communities: Community Empowerment • People’s Emergency Center-West Philadelphia and • APM-North and Eastern North Philadelphia Partnership Building • Logan CDC-North Philadelphia and Germantown • Mt Ephraim-Housing Authority City of Camden N.J.

Community Leaders connect with other programs: • Walnut Hill Community Farm-CSA Ambassadors • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia-Host CSA Pickup Site

Recognized twice by PACDC-Blue Ribbon Winner 2009, Finalist 2012 Increased the Walnut Hill Community Association’s membership by 40% Community Leaders

How will the model work here:

Training of April 2014 •Identify 15‐20 Community Leaders Conduct Training Group 2 neighborhood residents •Spring 2014 to participate in the first •Community Surveys Group. This includes •Lead community •Lead small group “Community current and emerging •10 modules: cleanups, gardens, leaders. Conversations” to provide festivals, block parties, 1)Effective Communication input into planning process •First group of leaders to •Identify 1‐2 on the 2) Customer Service help identify additional lunch & learns, field trips ground Team Captains •Present community interests at community leaders and other activities that 3) Problem Solving public meetings •Short application 4) Community Awareness and build social cohesion •Confirm Availability 5) Service Leadership. Lead Summer and Fall Service Projects Identify Community Conduct Service Leaders: Group 1 Project: Community‐ Surveys Public Health Management Corporation

Who We Are

Community PHMC is a nonprofit public health institute that creates and Health sustains healthier communities using best practices to improve community health through direct service, Melissa Fox partnership, innovation, policy, research, technical Managing Director Health assistance and a prepared workforce.

Served the greater Philadelphia region since 1972 and has become one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation. Since 2000, PHMC and affiliate partners have served Pennsylvania, Delaware, Southern New Jersey and reach all 50 states and the District of Columbia through affiliate partners. Public Health Management Corporation

Who We Are Community PHMC fulfills its mission to improve the health of the community by providing Health outreach, health promotion, education, Melissa Fox research, planning, technical assistance Managing Director Health and direct services.

Designated as a Special Populations grantee by HRSA, specifically supporting Public Housing residents Target Area Overview Community Demographic ◦ 75% low income ◦ 83.2% African American, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian High health and social disparities in Community the target area: ◦ Adult and childhood obesity Health ◦ Unemployment Melissa Fox ◦ Smoking mortality rates ◦ Cardiovascular disease mortality Managing Director Health rates

Federally Qualified Health Centers How we can help

Surveillance data on common conditions and barriers Community Access Needs Assessment (surveys and focus Community groups) Health ◦ NNCC surveys of residents to determine where they are accessing care Melissa Fox ◦ Tools available in editable format in seven languages. Managing Director Health Assess usage of existing clinics to determine need and feasibility of opening a new safety‐net clinic for this target area ◦ How many people are currently going to existing health centers? ◦ How many people are not being served? ◦ Would we need a NAP? If so, would we be competitive? C ‐ PA

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Klein Wellness Klein Wellness Center Cecil

44 ‐ St. Elizabeth’s Wellness Center Wellness Elizabeth’s St. 23 1845 N.

And the future 2108 • Solutions to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty • Street Outreach, Supportive Housing, Education, Employment, Health Care, Neighborhood Development • Co-Founders: Sister Mary Scullion & Joan McConnon • 2014 ~ 25th Anniversary • www.ProjectHome.org Project HOME Overview • 535 affordable housing units • North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, Center City • 220 units in the 19121 zip code

• 140 housing units in the pipeline • Healthcare Services (FQHC) - 19121 • Education (Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs) - 19121 • Coordinate 24/7 Street Outreach for City • Social enterprises, job readiness, job coaching Healthcare Target Populations Now and in the Future • People experiencing homelessness • People living in Project HOME housing • People living in nearby public housing (1600 tenants) • People living in 19121 and 19132 Meeting the Healthcare Challenge: North Philadelphia • 37-43% poverty rate (vs. 14.3% nationally) • Health Disparities: North Philadelphia vs. City • Reporting “fair/poor health”: 29% vs. 22% • No health insurance: 26% vs. 16% • High blood pressure: 45% vs. 36% • Diabetes: 17% vs. 13% • Obesity: 40% vs. 32% • Black males in North Philadelphia have the lowest life expectancy in the city (65 vs. 72) • Black female life expectancy in North Philadelphia is 73 vs. 79 in the city The “M” in Project HOME: The First 18 Years

First part‐time RN hired to staff health Philanthropist Steve Klein steps Project HOME is founded by care services at St. Elizabeth’s in forward with interest in making major Jefferson Family Sister Mary Scullion (Exec. partnership with Jefferson Family contribution to “wellness” initiative. Medicine starts formal Director) and Joan Dawson Medicine. Two Jefferson MDs/faculty with Two needs assessment are done by resident continuity clinic McConnon (CFO) students see patients weekly. Continues PHMC (2006) and Jefferson (2008). @ St. E’s to present time.

1989 1992 1995 2002 2006‐2008 2009‐2010

JeffHOPE medical students from Full‐time RN hired as Health Full‐time Physician Thomas Jefferson University Services Coordinator from Assistant and full‐time volunteer at a Project HOME shelter 2002‐2008. Office Manager hired. for chronically homeless men (1992‐ Site acquisition begins 2000) for future Stephen Klein Wellness Center

Current Home: St. Elizabeth’s Wellness Center: 1845 N. 23rd Street, Philadelphia, 19121 Future Home: Stephen Klein Wellness Center, 2100 Cecil B. Moore Ave., Philadelphia, 19121 Strategic Growth of the “M” in Project HOME: 2011 – Present* (NOV 2013)

Architect selected; design of Project HOME is VP position created in St. Elizabeth’s 28,000 sq ft Stephen Klein awarded HRSA Health March to oversee growth renovation Wellness Center begins; Center Planning Grant. of health care services completed (1 to (position filled Oct) ground ‐breaking Jan 2014 4 exam rooms)

2011 2012 2013

Keystone First 2‐Yr Pilot Study initiated; Wellness Center Full‐time Director of Clinical NEW ACCESS part‐time Nurse added; Behavioral Community Advisory Board, Services (Physician POINT GRANT health partners form City‐funded 1st Meeting; 3rd Jefferson Assistant) added; New AWARDED! coalition with Project HOME and Physician added Access Point Application FQHC STATUS Jefferson to provide on‐site BH services. submitted OBTAINED!

*Also in 2013: Part-time Nurse increased to full time; part-time Physician Assistant added; EHR system purchased (NextGen); 100% design completed on new Stephen Klein Wellness Center; Business Analyst, Receptionist, Medical Assistant and Community Health Worker added Wellness Center Services: Current & Planned St. Elizabeth’s & Klein: Now at Klein: • Primary Medical Services • Oral Health • Behavioral Health • Pharmacy • Health Classes, Support Groups • Fitness (with child care) • Coordination with Specialty and Hospital-Based • Physical Therapy Care • Hospitality Program • Off-site services and screenings • Exercise Classes • Links to Community Services, Drug Treatment, Affordable Housing Klein Wellness Center Klein Wellness Center Klein Wellness Center Klein Wellness Center Klein Wellness Center With Gratitude for Their Support Neighborhood School Locations 2600 School (K-8) Robert Morris 19121 Philadelphia,

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St. School District Philadelphia The School District of Philadelphia ◦ The District has been engaged in a process to develop a long-range Facilities Master Plan ◦ Goal included a reduction in excess capacity through building closures ◦ The District’s final recommendation was to close 29 buildings, including 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, nine high schools and one lease termination.

Meade, Gen. George C. 215-823- 215-386- 4570 3 Dennis Creedon Elementary 1600 N. 18th St. 19121 Raqueebah Burch rburch K-8 School 8205 3549 2600 W. 215-728- 215-728- 2390 3 Morris, Robert School Dennis Creedon Elementary 19121 Ruth King ruking K-8 Education Thompson St. 5011 5692 3001 W. Berks 215-684- 215-684- Gianeen Powell- 4220 4 Blaine, James G. School Ben Wright Elementary 19121 gcpowell K-8 St. 5085 8858 Wali 2498 W. 215-684- 215-684- Amy Hannah 4270 4 Dick, William School Ben Wright Elementary 19121 aagree K-8 Diamond St. 5081 8995 Agree-Williams 1501 W. 215-684- 215-684- 4460 4 Duckrey, Tanner School Ben Wright Elementary 19121 Tracey Scott tescott K-8 Diamond St. 5066 8927 2817 W. 215-684- 215-684- 4530 4 Gideon, Edward School Ben Wright Elementary 19121 Jeannine Hendricks jhendricks K-8 Glenwood Ave. 5072 8917 215-351- 215-351- 4560 4 Kelley, William D. School Ben Wright Elementary 1601 N. 28th St. 19121 Amelia Brown adcoleman K-8 7343 7129 H.S. Of Engineering & 1600 W. Norris 215-684- 215-684- 4030 4 Ben Wright High 19121 Ted Domers tdomers 9-12 Science (Carver) St. 5079 5151

Other Non School District Schools: ◦ Camelot Academy ◦ Celestial Christian Academy ◦ Girard College ◦ Hope Christian Academy The School District of Philadelphia – Closed Public Schools

Vaux Promise Academy (2300 W. Master Street, 19121): Students in grades 9 through 11 given the option to transfer to other high schools citywide. Students will have the following Education neighborhood options: a) Strawberry Mansion High School b) Ben Franklin High School c) The Health Related Technologies Career and Technical Education (CTE) program will be reassigned to Randolph Technical High School.

Reynolds Elementary School (1429 N. 24th Street, 19121): Reynolds is a K-8 elementary school. Students offered the following reassignment options: a) Morris Elementary School b) W.D. Kelley Elementary School Housing Planning Process 1. Description of Planning Timeframe & Activities (WRT)

2. Presentation of PHA Housing Goals & Strategy (Kyle Flood, PHA) ◦ Existing Conditions ◦ Replacement Housing Strategy Housing Plan ◦ Framework Plan for Redevelopment ◦ Site Acquisitions Sharswood/Blumberg Choice ◦ Site Designs, Structure Types, and Accessibility Neighborhoods HUD Visit ◦ Housing Mix 3:45pm‐ 4:45pm ◦ Phasing: Relocation and Demolition ◦ Financing & Partnerships for Implementation

3. Neighborhood Partners ◦ OHCD (Melissa Long) ◦ PRA (Brian Abernathy)

4. Discussion (All)

Neighborhood Housing Strategy Existing Conditions

• Norman Blumberg Apartments: • 8 acre site consisting of 510 units completed in 1968 • 3 high-rise buildings, 15 barracks-style low-rise buildings • 90% occupied as of March 1st 2014 • Structural Deficiencies: • Deterioration of exterior brick, mortar, structural steel • Severe corrosion, deterioration of heating equipment • Plumbing nearing end of its useful life (low-rises) • Design Deficiencies: • Inappropriate density (>60 units per acre) • Superblock design • Lack of defensible space, little connectivity to surrounding streets • Accessibility issues with units and site Replacement Housing Strategy

• One-for-one replacement of on- and off-site • Unit types consistent with Philadelphia neighborhood scale • In-fill strategy on largely occupied blocks; redevelopment of mostly vacant blocks • Site acquisition of public and private parcels underway

Rendering: View at intersection of Jefferson and 22nd Street Unit Mix & Design

• Unit mix for replacement housing to accommodate right of return • Unit mix for non-replacement housing based on market study, impact of market interventions • Urban design to knit site back into neighborhood fabric, re-introduction of city streets through the superblock

• Units designed for energy-efficiency and accessibility Relocation & Phasing Strategy

• Minimize length of relocations off-site • Relocation Coordinator on-site early/mid-2014 to begin household counseling • Homeownership counseling to prepare residents for ownership • Phasing to “Build the Market,” concurrent development of replacement, non- replacement housing to offer variety, change perception • Site selection to leverage previous public, private activity Financing Plan & Partnerships

• LIHTCs • Combination of 9% and 4% transactions based on transaction type, funding availability • Phase I awarded 9% February 2014

• RAD • Significant private funds leveraged through Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), rent bundling • Applications submitted to HUD December 2013

• City • CDBG, HOME, Housing Trust Fund • $1.5m CDBG awarded for Phase I October 2013 Phasing Financing Plan & Partnerships

• PHA Funds: Replacement Housing (RHF), MTW, Program Income • Program income derived from developer fee, bridge loan repayment for previous deals

• Line of Credit, Sales Proceeds (Homeownership)

• New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC)

• EB-5 Program (Mixed-use Buildings)

• Variety of partnership, ownership structures considered depending on transaction type Phase I Phase I Neighborhood Housing Partners Office of Housing and Community Development

Deborah McColloch, Director Melissa Long, Deputy Director OHCD’s Role on Choice • Coordinate and Target Neighborhood Building Programs • Neighborhood Advisory Committees (NAC) • Neighborhood Energy Centers • Housing Counseling • Philadelphia LandCare Office of Housing and Community Development

Deborah McColloch, Director Melissa Long, Deputy Director OHCD’s Role on Choice • Provide Homeownership Rehab & Home Repair Programs to support existing owners • Basic Systems Repair • Weatherization The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority

Brian Abernathy, Executive Director, PRA Neighborhood Housing Opportunity: • Leverage the redevelopment of PHA’s Norman Blumberg site

• Repurpose vacant lots to create an opportunity for infill housing to expand the range of quality, affordable housing options

• Eliminate blight and rebuild the community fabric Leverage Other Partners & Private Investment

◦ Michaels Development Company

◦ Haven Peniel Development Corp ◦ Haven Peniel Senior Residences ◦ Affordable independent living for older (62+ years) and/or disabled adults.

◦ Project HOME

◦ Others