We have recently completed a comprehensive revitalization plan for our community that will not only preserve the community but will also provide jobs for our families and money to rehab and upgrade our homes. Our plan will raise the standard of living for all facets of the East Parkside area as an environmentally friendly and sustainable community in addition to making our community safer and an attractive place to live. You may view a PowerPoint presentation here graphics may take a wile to download based on your connection speed.
Over the past 5 years several prestigious organizations such as the Urban Land Institute, The Brookings Institute, The University of Pennsylvania and The Philadelphia City Planners office, have conducted extensive surveys addressing the problems in the East Parkside area and proposing various solutions to revitalize the community. EPCRC is utilizing the expertise and advice of the above referenced organizations in the preparation of the comprehensive community revitalization plan. Several of the plans and or news articles addressing East Parkside are linked below. Stay tuned for more information.
Philadelphia City Planning Strategies & Tools to rebuild a community Brookings Institute Renewing Pennsylvania PACDC Livable Communities Philadelphia City Planning New Cities Urban Land Institute Report