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The Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) wants public input on the actions it takes and the decisions it makes. Sometimes that input takes place at a public hearing. In other instances, we ask the public to submit written comments. In all cases, DHCD’s requests for input will be found here. DHCD has the following notices at this time.

Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain

Notice for Early Public Review
Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain

November 2, 2023
To: All Interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals

This is to give 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, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for the Schuylkill River Trail: Bartram’s to Passyunk Phase II Land Acquisition Project under HUD grant number B-23-CP-PA-1312.

The proposed activity is to acquire the land needed to extend the five-county Schuylkill River Trail approximately 3,400 feet from its current southernmost point to Passyunk Avenue, which is a major thoroughfare connecting South and Southwest Philadelphia. Work includes all aspects of land acquisition, including updating appraisals as needed, purchasing perpetual easements, and recording the finalized acquisitions.

The land needed to be acquired pertains to nine individual parcels on the west side of the Schuylkill River from the vicinity of 61st Street to Passyunk Avenue in the City of Philadelphia. In total, approximately 4.1 acres of land in these parcels falls within FEMA’s designated 100-Year Floodplain.

There are three primary purposes for this notice.

  • First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas.
  • Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas.
  • Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by the City of Philadelphia at the following address on or before November 18, 2023 (a minimum 15 calendar day comment period will begin the day after the publication and end on the 16th day after the publication):

City of Philadelphia Division of Housing and Community Development,
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-9760,
Attention: Melissa Long, Director,
during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Comments may also be submitted via email at planning@phila.gov.
Date: November 2, 2023


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