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Announcements
Announcement
OHS Code Red ends; Friday’s outdoor ERT service connections canceled
The Code Red the Office of Homeless Services (OHS) declared on July 15 ended at 11 a.m., Friday, July 17.
Because outdoor air quality conditions have worsened, the City has declared a Code Purple And OHS has canceled all Encampment Resolution Team citywide service connections and cleanups originally scheduled for today.
The City’s Homeless Street Outreach Hotline, (215) 232-1984, remains available to take calls 24 hours, seven days a week, and send outreach teams to help anyone you may see living/sleeping outside.
Learn more about Code Purple: www.phila.gov/AirQualityPurplePM
Announcement
Pools and Spraygrounds Closed Friday July 17 Due to Code Purple Alert
The City of Philadelphia has issued a Code Purple Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke. The air contains high levels of particulate matter and is very unhealthy to breathe. As a result, all city pools and spraygrounds will be closed on Friday, July 17.
Residents are urged to stay indoors and wear an N95 or KN95 mask if they must go outside.
For more information, please visit Breathe Philly
Announcement
FONSI for Gaudenzia Cathedral Park Homes
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: July 10, 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 the City of Philadelphia.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 28, 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 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Project Title: Gaudenzia Cathedral Park Homes
Purpose: Gaudenzia Foundation, Inc. is developing (40) units of affordable rental housing within a 3-story multi-family building and 5 duplexes totaling 53,000 SF in Philadelphia’s Cathedral Park neighborhood. All the buildings will be certified under the Enterprise Green Communities 2020 and DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes programs.
Location: 4991 1/2, 4991, 4989 1/2, 4989, 4987, 4985, 4983, 4981, 4979, 4973, 4971, 4969, 4967, 4957, 4955, 4953, 4951, 4949, 4947 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA.
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is $25,069,310.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.
POSTING INFORMATION
This Notice will be posted online at the following website: www.phila.gov/dhcd/legal-notices
Download the full legal notice
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by July 27, 2026, will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Jessie Lawrence, in his capacity as the Director of the Department of Planning & Development/Division of Housing & Community Development, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts.
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).
Announcement
FONSI for Bernice Arms
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: July 10, 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 28, 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: Bernice Arms
Purpose: Philadelphia Housing Authority (“PHA”) is submitting this request for environmental review and clearance in connection to the acquisition of Bernice Arms, and to issue Project Based Vouchers (“PBV’s”) for a total of 46 units (45 one bedroom, and one two bedroom unit).
Location: 6000 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Estimated Cost: Total development cost is $19,850,400.
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.
POSTING INFORMATION
This Notice is posted online at the following website www.phila.gov/dhcd/legal-notices.
Download the legal notice.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Philadelphia.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Jessie Lawrence, in his capacity as Director of the Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts.
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).
