City of Philadelphia
Department of Planning and Development
Division of Housing and Community Development

Substantial Amendment #1

The City is proposing to amend Project #52, H.O.M.E. Initiative – Research. The City’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Initiative calls for process improvements and program development as well as research. Project #52 will be expanded to include research, design, process improvements and implementation activities. The new project title is H.O.M.E. Initiative.

Substantial Amendment #2

The City is proposing to add Project #55: Sharswood Streetscape Plan Design and Construction In partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Authority, the City will implement the Ridge Avenue Streetscape project as part of the Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhood. Activities include detailed design, permitting, architecture and engineering, and construction of streetscape improvements. $700,000 of prior year CDBG funding will be allocated.

The proposed amendments may be requested by emailing saundra.malanowicz@phila.gov or by visiting our office at 1234 Market St, 17th floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107 Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.

The 30-day public comment period ends on March 2,2026. Public comments can be sent to saundra.malanowicz@phila.gov. If no comments are received, the City will proceed with adoption of the amendments without further notice. View the legal notice.