The Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) wants public input on the actions it takes and the decisions it makes. We post notices here to ask for public input. If no announcements are posted, it means that there are no opportunities open for public input.
Announcements
Final Notice/Explanation of Proposed Activity in 100-Year Floodplain
Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain
This is notice that the City of Philadelphia under Part 58 has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for the Delaware River Trail Extension – Penn Treaty Park to Battery Development under HUD grant number B-23-CP-PA-1261.
The proposed activity is to construct a 290 foot long section of the Delaware River Trail between Penn Treaty Park and The Battery development.
Please read the full legal notice:
Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain
Written comments must be received by the City of Philadelphia at the following address on or before August 23rd:
Division of Housing and Community Development,
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
and 215-686-9760,
Attention: Jessie Lawrence,
Director, Department of Planning & Development,
during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Comments may also be submitted via email to planning@phila.gov.
Date: August 15, 2025
Public Comment Period for Proposed CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment #2
City of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Notice of Public Comment Period for City of Philadelphia Proposed CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment #2
August 14, 2025
The City of Philadelphia announces the availability of Amendment #2 to the previously approved Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan. The substantial amendment focuses on addressing programmatic details regarding the Disaster Recovery and Resilience Program, Ida Business Assistance Program, and Public Services-Workforce Development activity.
Proposed Action Plan Amendment #2 is available online at https://phila.gov/ida-recovery. To arrange for a hard copy of Proposed CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment #2, please email CDBG-DR@phila.gov. Executive Summaries of Proposed Action Plan Amendment #2 translated in many languages are available online at https://phila.gov/ida-recovery. The Executive Summary of the Proposed CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment #2 is also available for review in 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.
For the complete legal notice CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment #2
Request for Release of Funds for Westpark Community
FONSI and ERR Notices
Date of Notice: August 7, 2025
On or about August 29, 2025, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds for Moving to Work funding as well as RAD and non-RAD Project-Based Voucher (PBV) rental assistance, all under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, and applicable HUD notices to undertake the following project:
Project Title: Westpark Community
Purpose: This project is the redevelopment of an approximately 15-acre site of the Westpark Apartments (Westpark) located north of Market Street, between 44th and 46th Streets, and Haverford Street, in West Philadelphia.
The project activities include: Acquisition and consolidation of 26 vacant lots owned by the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority; Redevelopment of the existing high-rise towers to include 414 dwelling units; Construction of townhomes and walk-up flats with a total of 200 dwelling units; Construction of a low-rise elevator building at the southwestern corner of the site containing 146 dwelling units; Construction of mid-rise elevator buildings in the central section of the site containing 158 dwelling units; Construction of a building at the northeast corner of the site containing 82 age-restricted dwelling units; Construction of new public streets, parking lots, utilities, and public space. In total, the 1,000 rental units will include 419 market-rate, 93 PBV units, 161 low-income housing tax credit only units and 327 public housing units converted to PBV under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program.
Location: 4401 Holden Street, Philadelphia PA, 19139
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by August 28, 2025, 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.
Notice types and posting requirements
We receive federal funding for local housing and community development programs. To use this federal funding, there are certain public notice requirements we need to meet. We post notices asking for public feedback at hearings or through written comments. Notices are posted publicly for 30 days.
Notices about the planning and budgeting process
Every year, we share the following information about housing and community development funding and programs:
- Annual Action Plan: A plan describing all housing and community development programs, including funding amounts and goals. The plan describes how these programs comply with federal regulations.
- Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): A report showing program accomplishments during the previous fiscal year.
- Consolidated Plan: A longer plan including a needs assessment, market analysis, and strategic plan. This plan is published every five years.
We also collect public feedback about these planning processes. To ask for feedback, we post public notices about:
- How to participate in public hearings. This is where we learn about community needs and get feedback about how programs are working.
- How to submit comments on draft plans and reports and on proposed changes to older plans.
Environmental Review notices
An Environmental Review investigates a project and its potential environmental impacts to make sure that the project:
- Will meet federal, state, and local environmental standards.
- Won’t have a negative impact on the environment.
- Won’t have negative environmental or health effects on those who will use the property site.
The Environmental Review process is required for all projects supported by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We post public notices about the Environmental Review for certain projects, including:
- Notices of intent to request release of funds.
- Notices of finding of no significant impact.
While every project’s environmental impact must be reviewed, the extent of the review varies. However, every project must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related laws.