What we do
The Department of Planning and Development works in collaboration with communities to promote, plan, preserve, and develop successful neighborhoods for all.
Reaching these goals requires city agencies to work together with residents, businesses, developers, advocates, funders, and each other. Planning and Development has a team of agencies that do just that. Our agencies include:
- Philadelphia Art Commission
- Philadelphia City Planning Commission
- Division of Development Services
- Division of Housing and Community Development
- Philadelphia Historical Commission
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
We also partner with the PHDC.
Together we are charting a vibrant future for our city.
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Announcements
Nayda Cintron Apartments FONSI
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: June 16, 2026
City of Philadelphia, Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor’ Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-9760
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Philadelphia Housing Authority.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 2, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Project Title: Nayda Cintron Apartments
Purpose: Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) proposes new construction of 40 units of deeply affordable housing for families at multiple long-vacant properties on the 2500 block of North Fairhill Street in Philadelphia. Land will be donated by the Philadelphia Land Bank. Activities include construction, associated site work, and rental assistance. The Philadelphia Housing Authority has approved the proposed Development for 30 Faircloth to Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) project-based voucher units at a subsidy rate not to exceed the Fair Market Rent for the applicable bedroom sizes.
Location: 515-533 W. Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is approximately $25,500,000, with rental assistance of approximately $18,488,400.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. The full legal notice can be accessed
POSTING INFORMATION
The full Notice can be viewed on this website. Download to view the full FONSI and ERR
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Philadelphia. All comments received by July 1, 2026, will be considered by the City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Jessie Lawrence, in his capacity as Director of the Department of Planning and Development/Division of Housing and Community Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City’s certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later). Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
FONSI for Fairhill and St. Hugh Lofts
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: June 15, 2026
City of Philadelphia Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-9760
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 1, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project: Fairhill and St. Hugh Lofts .
Project Title: Fairhill and St. Hugh Lofts
Purpose: The proposal is for two separate redevelopment projects bound by the same development team and financing. Fairhill Lofts (2507 N. 5th Street). This project seeks to convert a 12,200 sqft early 1900’s church into a mixed-use development. The applicant proposes to convert the basement into a community room, the first floor into commercial space and management offices, and 5 affordable senior units each to the second and third floors. St. Hugh Lofts (147 W. Tioga Street). This proposal involves the conversion of a former 28,400 sqft archdiocese school building into 30 senior units. The basement will be renovated to include an office, six units, and a community room.
Location: 147 W. Tioga Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140; and 2507 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is $25,684,486
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.
POSTING INFORMATION
The complete Notice is posted online at this link.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments to DHCD. All comments received by June 30, 2026, will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds for a period of 15 days. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the Philadelphia Office of Community Planning and Development at CPDRROFPHI@hud.gov ; AND the Philadelphia Office of Public and Indian Housing at PhilaPIH@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
FONSI and ERR S 42nd Street Combined Waste – Stormwater Pumping Station
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Publication: June 3, 2026
City of Philadelphia, Department of Planning and Development
1515 Arch Street, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Philadelphia.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or after June 24th, the City of Philadelphia will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program funds under the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-43) and the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117–180), as amended, to undertake the following project:
Project/Program Title: S 42nd Street Combined Waste and Stormwater Pumping Station
Purpose: The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) proposes to construct an above-ground, flood‑resilient pump station on the existing PWD‑owned parcel. During Hurricane Ida, the station became inundated with stormwater, which submerged the station’s pumps, motors, and all electrical equipment, causing the station to cease operating. This project will increase the pumping capacity to 100 million gallons per day (MGD).
Location: 765 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Description: The PWD proposes construction of a 5,050 sf, above-ground, flood-resilient pump station to replace the current underground pump station at the same location.
Level of Environmental Review Citation: The project was reviewed per 24 CFR 58.36, NEPA Environmental Assessment.
Estimated Project Cost: $47,509,000 in total, including this request for $32,558,435 from Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery grant funds.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. The full legal notice can be accessed online at the following link:
POSTING INFORMATION
The activities proposed are subject to a full NEPA Environmental Assessment under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements 24 CFR 58.36. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is available electronically at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/ The full legal notice can be accessed online at the following link: https://www.phila.gov/media/20260602111941/ER25_66_42ndStPumpStation_FONSI_June3-for-reposting-.docx
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. All comments received by June 23, 2026 will be considered by the City of Philadelphia prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Jessie Lawrence, Certifying Officer, in his capacity as Director of the Department of Planning and Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Philadelphia to use HUD program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Philadelphia’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Philadelphia; (b) the City of Philadelphia has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to CPDRROFPHI@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
FONSI for Nayda Cintron Apartments
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: June 16, 2026
City of Philadelphia, Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor’ Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-9760
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Philadelphia Housing Authority.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 2, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Project Title: Nayda Cintron Apartments
Purpose: Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) proposes new construction of 40 units of deeply affordable housing for families at multiple long-vacant properties on the 2500 block of North Fairhill Street in Philadelphia. Land will be donated by the Philadelphia Land Bank. Activities include construction, associated site work, and rental assistance. The Philadelphia Housing Authority has approved the proposed Development for 30 Faircloth to Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) project-based voucher units at a subsidy rate not to exceed the Fair Market Rent for the applicable bedroom sizes.
Location: 515-533 W. Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is approximately $25,500,000, with rental assistance of approximately $18,488,400.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. The full legal notice can be accessed
POSTING INFORMATION
The full Notice can be viewed on this website. Download to view the full FONSI and ERR
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Philadelphia. All comments received by July 1, 2026, will be considered by the City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Jessie Lawrence, in his capacity as Director of the Department of Planning and Development/Division of Housing and Community Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City’s certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later). Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
