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
FONSI and ERR for S 42nd Street Waste and Stormwater Pumping Station
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
Date of Posting: May 28, 2026
City of Philadelphia, Department of Planning and Development
1515 Arch Street, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
On or after June 18, 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 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 Title: South 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.
Location: 765 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Project Description: PWD proposes construction of a 5,050 sf, above-ground, flood-resilient pump station.
Estimated Cost: The total project cost is anticipated to be $47,509,000, including $32,558,435 from CDBG-DR Disaster Recovery grant funds.
Level of Environmental Review Citation: The project was reviewed per 24 CFR 58.36, NEPA Environmental Assessment. The environmental determinations for this project is available electronically at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/ and in person at the office of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. The ERR is also available for review by U.S. mail. Full details of this legal notice can be accessed online at the following website: www.phila.gov/dhcd/legal-notices
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 17, 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 15 days following the anticipated submission date.
Proposed Annual Action Plan submitted to City Council
| Department of Planning & Development, Division of Housing and Community Development Notice of Public Comment PeriodThe Proposed Annual Action Plan is now available for comment. It includes the proposed use of federal funds through allocations of: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); federal HOME; Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) resources. The Proposed Plan can be found in the publications page of DHCD’s website. Hard copies will be available at 1234 Market St, 17th floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107. To arrange for a contact-free pickup of a hard copy, please email mirta.duprey@phila.gov. Hard copies will be available for review in the Government Publications departments of the Central, West Philadelphia Regional, Northwest Regional, and Northeast Regional branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia. The deadline for submitting comments to the Division of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is June 22nd, 2026. Comments should be emailed to Saundra.malanowicz@phila.gov. City Council will hold a public hearing to allow for additional resident participation. Notification by City Council will be in the “Legal Notices” section of various newspapers. If City Council adopts the Plan as submitted, the Plan will be adopted without further notification. |
Public Comment Period for Proposed CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment #4
May 7, 2026
The City of Philadelphia announces the availability of Amendment #4 to the previously approved Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan. The substantial amendment focuses on addressing programmatic details regarding the Ida Business Assistance Program and Mitigation Program.
Proposed Action Plan Amendment #4 is available online at www.phila.gov/ida-recovery. To arrange for a hard copy of Proposed CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment #4, please email CDBG-DR@phila.gov. Executive Summaries of Proposed Action Plan Amendment #4 translated in Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese are available online at www.phila.gov/ida-recovery. The Executive Summary of the Proposed CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment #4 is also available for review in the Government Publications departments of the Central, West Philadelphia Regional, Northwest Regional, and Northeast Regional branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
The 30-day public comment period starts today. Please send written comments via email to CDBG-DR@phila.gov or mail to Attn: Sabrina Maynard, Office of the Director of Finance, City of Philadelphia, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd Suite 1400, Philadelphia, PA 19102. At the end of the comment period, all comments shall be reviewed, and City responses will be incorporated into Proposed Action Plan Amendment #4. The final Action Plan, containing a summary of the comments and the City’s responses, will be submitted to HUD and posted on the City’s CDBG-DR website.
