🏛️ PRESIDENT-ELECT BIDEN'S TRANSIT PLANS

It was thrilling to see the pivotal role our region played in tipping the votes for President-elect Joe Biden in last week's Presidential election, and 5th Square is proud of the work our members and volunteers did helping turn out the vote in their communities on Election Day.

It especially feels good to see a President-elect recognize and celebrate transit workers and riders in an inspirational video released by the Biden campaign.

We'll be sharing news about the Presidential transition in future newsletters relating to topics like transportation, housing, and other issues affecting Philadelphia and the rest of urban America. It's great to see President-elect Biden's transition page already outlining plans to address climate change through boosting quality electrified transit service.

Provide every American city with 100,000 or more residents with high-quality, zero-emissions public transportation options through flexible federal investments with strong labor protections that create good, union jobs and meet the needs of these cities — ranging from light rail networks to improving existing transit and bus lines to installing infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists.

New York transit advocates are also hopeful that this new administration can green light NYC's congestion pricing plan, which has been delayed for a year by the Trump administration.

Thank you to everyone who worked this election cycle to turn out the vote for our region, and to everybody who showed up to the polls and later for the Count Every Vote gatherings at the Convention Center to demand that every Philadelphian's vote be counted.

🌉 BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE BIKE/PED ACCESS SURVEY

Do you walk, bike, drive, or use transit near the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia? Do you use the pedestrian bridge, Franklin Square Park, or other nearby amenities?

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) wants to hear from you! 

Use this webmap to tell them about the issues you face accessing the bridge

Finally, take the survey to share additional comments and help guide outreach efforts.

GRANT & PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

Philadelphia Department of Public Health | Livable Communities Engagement Projects

The Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention/Get Healthy Philly aims to serve as a community bridge, bringing together residents, representatives from local government, and partner organizations to understand and address issues that residents identify as challenges to physical activity and mobility. Eligible entities include community organizations, non-profits, Friends’ groups, advisory councils, and other groups with the ability to contract with the City of Philadelphia directly or through a fiscal sponsor. (Due 11/20)

Economy League of Greater Philadelphia | Well City Challenge

Have an idea for improving millennial health? Submit your idea to the #WellCityChallenge, a social impact initiative supporting community solutions for millennial health. Apply by 11/20 for an opportunity to access mentors and $100K in support.

Jefferson | Masters Program in Urban Design - Future Cities

The Master of Urban Design – Future Cities (MUD) educates the next generation of urban designers, architects and researchers in the development of sustainable, healthy and smart cities and communities.

DRWC | Penn's Landing Cost Estimator RFP

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is hereby seeking responses from reputed, qualified and experienced firms for cost estimating for the Penn’s Landing Cap and Civic Space (I-95 Central Access Philadelphia-CAP). (Due 11/30)

DVRPC | Public Participation Task Force Application

The purpose of this application is to help DVRPC create a diverse, engaged body to address regional planning and public participation practices in the nine-county DVRPC region. Share with us your personal experience living in the region and with planning projects; you are an expert of your own community and we want to hear from you! (Due 12/27)

Feet First Philly | New Mini-Grant Program

Philadelphia communities face substantial hurdles when attempting to reinvent public space, especially in communities of color. Feet First Philly is partnering with the Department of Public Health to provide funding for mini-grants to create public space amenities, particularly in underserved communities. (Due 12/15)

Northern Liberties Neighbors Association | Website Redesign - Request for Proposals

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Action Wellness | Prison Linkage Program Case Manager (Center City), Housing Specialist (North Philadelphia)

Drexel University | Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities

PHDC | Housing Rehabilitation Inspector III, Service Representative I, Attorney

Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Communications | Deputy Communications Director

Equal Measure | President

Spak Group | Building Maintenance Technician / Punchlist Carpenter

The City of Philadelphia | Skilled Trades Trainee, Rebuild

Montgomery County, PA Planning Commission | Principal Transportation Planner

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) | Associate Director of Meadowbrook Farm, Chief Marketing Officer, Development Services Officer, Human Resources Intern, Marketing & Communications Intern - Spring 2021, Philadelphia LandCare Field Specialist, Tree Specialist

Nikil Saval | State Senate Staff

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | Senior Analyst – Data Science

CoStar | Architectural Photographer

The Public Interest Law Center | Executive Director, Staff Attorney

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) | Procurement and Contracts Specialist

Exact Solar | Experienced Residential Solar Installer

Benefits Data Trust (BDT) seeks an Associate Director of Partnerships

Rebuild - The City of Philadelphia | Community Engagement Director