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Philadelphia City Council Approves Redevelopment Contract for University City Urban Renewal Area

  • When: 2025/06/12
  • Address: 3223-3233 Race Street
  • Address: 213 North Thirty-third Street, and 215-217 North Thirty-third Street
  • City: Philadelphia
  • State: PA
  • Category: Land Use Planning
  • Subcategory: Parks & Recreation
  • Asset Class: Land
  • Property Type: Parks
  • Planning Department: True

The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving the redevelopment contract between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Neighborhood Gardens Trust for a portion of the University City Unit 5 Urban Renewal Area. The contract pertains to properties located at 3223-3233 Race Street, 213 North Thirty-third Street, and 215-217 North Thirty-third Street. The resolution authorizes the Redevelopment Authority to execute the contract and take necessary actions to effectuate the redevelopment. This approval follows the original urban renewal plan and redevelopment proposal for the area, which was approved by ordinance on February 8, 1967. The Council also declared its cooperation in facilitating any necessary zoning or street pattern changes required for the redevelopment contract.

Source

Applicant - Neighborhood Gardens Trust


Ownership - Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority


Developer - Neighborhood Gardens Trust


City Representative - Councilmember Gauthier