đ¸Â MANTUA TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT
Do you live, work, or travel through the Mantua neighborhood in West Philly?
Learn more and weigh in about the City's traffic safety project for Mantua
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đ´Â MLK DRIVE USAGE STUDY
A new study by engineering consulting firm WSP has confirmed and quantified what we have been seeing since early in the pandemic. That when streets are closed to cars and open to pedestrians and cyclists, people will come in huge numbers to use them!
Take a look at their report here.
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EVENTS
Tuesday, January 12, 9:30 AM â 11 AM
ULI Philadelphia | Approaches to Community Engagement - CBAs and Beyond
This program brings together a diverse set of leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss Community Benefit Agreements (CBA) and other community engagement strategies. A panel with developer, community organization and elected official perspectives will share examples of negotiating CBAs, the challenges along the way, and the outcomes that were reached.
Thursday, January 21, 12:30 PM â 2:30 PM
8 80 Cities | Winter-Friendly Cities: Addressing Social Isolation in Winter Webinar
Representatives from Buffalo, NY, Eau Claire, WI, and Leadville, CO will share their experiences on engaging communities to create more inclusive, winter-friendly public spaces that support social connection and reduce social isolation.
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SURVEYS
Mantua Traffic Safety Project - Community Survey
Please fill out this 4-minute survey if you live, work, or own a business in Mantua. This survey will close January 15th, and your responses will help City officials understand traffic safety issues in the community and to share out the results and next steps out in the coming months. Be sure to add your contact information at the end of the survey to enter a raffle for one of four $25 WaWa Gift Cards!
Ben Franklin Bridge Eastbound 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!Â
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WHAT WE'RE READING
đłÂ PUBLIC SPACE & ENVIRONMENT
đ´ MOBILITY
đď¸ HOUSING & LAND USE
GRANT, PROJECT, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
PHDC |Â RFP for Hawthorne 13th Street et Al
PHDC, on behalf of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA), is soliciting proposals from developers to acquire and develop 614-26 S. 13th Street (including 1306-10 Kater Street and 1309-13 Bainbridge Street) located in South Philadelphiaâs Hawthorne neighborhood for affordable housing. (Due 1/31)
SOSNA & Mural Arts | Call for Artists
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and the South of South Neighborhood (SOSNA) are seeking qualifications for a series of street murals near two South Philadelphia elementary schools.
Jefferson | Masters Program in Urban Design - Future Cities
The Master of Urban Design â Future Cities (MUD) educates the next generation of urban designers, architects and researchers in the development of sustainable, healthy and smart cities and communities.
The City of Philadelphia | DPD Housing Benefits
The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) supports many programs and services that help residents buy, repair, and keep their home. By answering a few questions below, you will get a list of programs for which you may be eligible.
Online Zoom Trainings - 2021 - PEC's CDIT
Start the year off right with a new skills class! PEC's CDIT will be hosting computer trainings over Zoom!Â
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JOBÂ OPPORTUNITIES
Street Plans | Project Planner / Junior Project Manager, Office Manager
ICMA |Â Borough Manager - Oxford, PA
PEW |Â Senior Associate, Home Financing
WHYY | News Director
PHDC | Vice President of Finance, Attorney
PACDC | Policy Director
Spak Group |Â Environmental Services Technician
Mural Arts Philadelphia | Social Media and Marketing Manager, Director of Communications and Brand Management
The Common Market | Operations Team Leader
SEPTA |Â Manager of Planning Programs, within Strategic Planning & Analysis Department
The University of Pennsylvania |Â Senior Research Implementation Lead
DVRPC |Â Data Specialist
Indego |Â Lead Expansion Technician
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia |Â Operations Manager, Policy Intern, Development Intern
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