{"id":845,"date":"2021-09-13T16:59:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T20:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/cottman-streetscape-open-house\/"},"modified":"2022-12-03T11:25:51","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T16:25:51","slug":"cottman-streetscape-open-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/cottman-streetscape-open-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Cottman Streetscape Virtual Open House Open through Oct. 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

After several public meetings allowing community members to weigh in on streetscape options for Cottman Avenue<\/a>, the latest draft of the concept plan, which includes green stormwater infrastructure<\/a>, is complete and ready for review.<\/p>\n

The City of Philadelphia is holding a Virtual Public Open House<\/strong> to provide information about the proposed improvements, answer questions about the project, and hear your feedback.<\/p>\n

You can review the proposed ideas and submit feedback at any time that works for you, now through Oct.\u00a06:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Virtual Public Open House<\/h4>\n

Open 24\/7 from September 8, 2021<\/span> through October 6, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

Link: www.cottman-streetscape-project.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For those who want more information or to ask questions in person, the City is also offering a live<\/strong> virtual presentation to provide an overview of the project and give an opportunity for public response<\/strong>. A Water Department representative will be in attendance along with other project team members to address questions, comments, and concerns around green stormwater infrastructure planned for the project.<\/p>\n

If you plan to attend, please review the documents on the Project Information page<\/a> prior to the meeting:<\/p>\n

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Virtual Project Presentation<\/h4>\n

Date: September 22, 2021 from 4:30\u00a0p.m.\u20136\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

Meeting Link: https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/85885618717<\/a>
\nMeeting ID: 858 8561 8717
\nMeeting Phone Number for call-ins: 1-646-876-9923<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Made possible through significant investments from the City of Philadelphia, the project<\/a> aims to improve safety, mobility, and access for people traveling along Cottman Avenue, from just west of Roosevelt Boulevard to Castor Avenue<\/strong>, making the corridor greener, brighter, and safer.<\/p>\n

Read Project Fast Facts!<\/a><\/h5>\n

The Cottman Avenue Streetscape project effort grew out of the Philadelphia2035: Central Northeast District Plan<\/a> \u2014 the result of community forums held locally over four years. The project is managed by the Streets Department<\/strong> and is funded by the Commerce Department<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The plan includes green stormwater infrastructure<\/a> installations that will help reduce pollution in local waterways, the goal of the Water Department's Green City, Clean Waters<\/a><\/em> program. The stormwater systems would add to proposed upgrades that include new lighting, bus shelters, sidewalk bump-outs, curb ramps, traffic signals, and landscaping.<\/p>\n

The Water Department is developing a series of new green tools along this stretch of Cottman Ave. that will soak up more than a quarter-million gallons of runoff<\/strong> during a 1-inch rainstorm. Privately owned lots along the avenue are also getting greened, as the Water Department's Stormwater Incentives<\/a> program works with business owners and others to fund sustainable stormwater improvements.<\/p>\n

The City is revamping streets in a way that improves traffic and safety under the Vision Zero<\/a> goals while also boosting environmental conditions and economic opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The project is slated to be constructed in Spring 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n