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Meet our team
from Blossom at Bartram!
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They say it takes a village to raise a child. It certainly takes many dedicated partners and residents to create a visionary yet achievable neighborhood plan, particularly one that unites the desires and the will of such a large and established urban neighborhood. The Bartram Choice planning effort worked hard to bring together residents of the community living at Bartram Village and beyond with local partners and stakeholders to start to break down barriers and mend relationships. With so many passionate and devoted individuals and organizations working in the community to make it stronger and more vibrant, the planning process strived to share information and identify ways to enhance existing efforts and maximze the overall impact of limited resources.
Through a concerted effort, the planning process resulted in an aspirational vision with clear steps to follow and metrics to track progress. It is hoped that the good will shared and relationships formed or reestablished will continue to blossom so that the plan will be fully realized.
Core Team Members
Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) | Lead Applicant; Co-Chair, Housing Task Force; Chair, People Task Force
The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) provides housing for nearly 80,000 people in the City of Philadelphia and is the fourth largest housing authority in the country. In this role, PHA develops, acquires, leases, and operates affordable housing for city residents with limited incomes. But PHA goes far beyond housing by providing education, training, services and other programs to help residents thrive and ultimately achieve self-sufficiency. These programs include free basic adult education, job training programs computer skills, financial literacy, youth activities, and senior programs.
Pennrose | Co-Chair, Housing Task Force
Pennrose was selected by PHA as the developer for Bartram Village because of its innovation, integrity and experience developing more than 200 similar properties. As one of the largest affordable housing providers in the region, Pennrose recognizes the impact it has on people’s lives and is committed to working side-by-side with partners, residents, elected officials, and public agencies to create exceptional living experiences.
PIDC | Co-Chair, Neighborhood Task Force
PIDC was founded in 1958 by the City of Philadelphia and the Chamber of Commerce as the city’s public-private economic development organization. The non-profit jointventure strives to stimulate investment, support business growth, and foster developments that create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods, and drive growth to every corner of Philadelphia. In 2013, PIDC and the City of Philadelphia released the Lower Schuylkill Master Plan (LSMP). The Plan creates a framework to transition the 3,700-acre industrial corridor running along the Schuylkill River to the north and south of Bartram Village into a vibrant set of modern, competitive business campuses. PIDC is actively working to set the LSMP in motion and brought this experience and knowlege to the Bartram Choice plan as the co-chair of the Neighborhood Task Force.
Bartram Village Resident Council
Bartram Village has three resident council members— President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer—who form a direct link to residents of Bartram Village. All three members were deeply involved in the planning process as members of the Steering Committee and all of the Task Forces. They also served as neighborhood ambassadors. The Resident Council reviewed all of the ideas, materials, presentations, goals and strategies developed through
the planning process and provided feedback that was incorporated by the planning team before it was presented to residents or the community.
Bartram Village & Neighborhood Residents
Residents of Bartram Village and the surrounding neighborhood were the focus of the planning effort and their participation was vital in shaping an effective plan. A concerted effort was made throughout the planning process to encourage Bartram Village residents and their neighbors to take an active part in the planning process. Special programs like the Neighborhood Leadership Series and the Artist in Residency program were specifically designed to give residents a broader understanding of how planning and development projects take shape in Philadelphia and how to share their voices and opinions with city officials. Bartram Village residents and their neighbors were members of the Steering Committee and Task Forces.
Partners & Stakeholders
Bartram Choice was fortunate to have many partners involved with the planning process to help identify realistic opportunities and strategies. These partners served on the Steering Committee, Task Forces, and Action Activities Committee, and participated in our capacity building activities. The intention was to bring together all of these talented organizations to synthesize efforts and maximize the impact of our programs and resources.
▼ Residents, stakeholders and
PHA staff on a tour of housing sites revitalized by PHA
