{"id":1968,"date":"2023-07-02T18:33:53","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T22:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/?page_id=1968"},"modified":"2023-07-03T20:09:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T00:09:17","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"Development Services News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"post-content wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9546 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-resources category-stormwater-grants category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-dark-blue-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/08\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-summer-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; Summer 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"h6 wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T10:59:17-04:00\">August 4, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category h6 wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-grants\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Plan Review<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-regulations\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Regulations<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/utility-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Utility Plan Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>*** PWD\u2019s 2025-26 Stormwater Grants Awardees Announced ***<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greetings, Philadelphia Development Community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At summer\u2019s midpoint, Development Services is pleased to share PWD\u2019s next cohort of Stormwater Grants awardees. A key feature of the Department\u2019s suite of\u00a0<em>Stormwater Incentives<\/em>, the Grants program was launched in 2012 and provides competitive funding for private property owners to retrofit their parcels for improved stormwater management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on for details about the grant-winning projects for the 2025-26 period, plus information concerning the next application cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PWD&#8217;s 2025-26 Stormwater Grants Awardees Announced<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Philadelphia Water Department is pleased to announce its 2025-2026\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwater.phila.gov%252Fstormwater%252Fincentives%252Fgrants%252F%253Futm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F0100019fcd63204d-cf789984-949a-46b3-886a-eddcdbff2f4d-000000%2Fdxzsf70ZlOQcdufrrO6wzsjpnR_WtTR5wF-QAIBOkyQ%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cnicholas.mulligan%40phila.gov%7C4927dbe2eb564ee559e108def23ce838%7C2046864f68ea497daf34a6629a6cd700%7C0%7C0%7C639214540835129507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gaL2g4uDbYfwPHdVAuKuBy6rqypSrWeaMsDMor6Nq4Y%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Stormwater Grants<\/em>\u00a0<\/a>awardees! A variety of Philadelphia institutions will receive funding for new green stormwater infrastructure retrofits, including four churches, two apartment buildings, a charter school, and a golf course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Readers can learn more about the latest awardees and their grant-funded retrofit projects via PWD\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwater.phila.gov%252Fblog%252F2026-stormwater-grant-awardees-announced%252F%253Futm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F2%2F0100019fcd63204d-cf789984-949a-46b3-886a-eddcdbff2f4d-000000%2FtTWCx0MgcV_1khZTBdYCJ_fV26_jfmk52QgcdpDgT9A%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cnicholas.mulligan%40phila.gov%7C4927dbe2eb564ee559e108def23ce838%7C2046864f68ea497daf34a6629a6cd700%7C0%7C0%7C639214540835150212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=535RXyg7DzCgWQzzW2%2FHrO%2FnWSRfJeuhvsYEttqTUoU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Philly H2O Blog.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stormwater Grants: Fall 2026 Application Dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PWD accepts applications for its Stormwater Grants funding twice a year, in the spring and fall\u2014and the fall application cycle starts soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Key Dates<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Pre-App&#8221; Meeting Request Window: <strong>Aug. 10-Sept. 18, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pre-App Meetings Conducted: <strong>Aug. 17-October 2, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application Submission Deadline: <strong>Oct. 16, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that a\u00a0<em>required<\/em>\u00a0pre-application (or \u201cPre-App\u201d) meeting must be scheduled and held before an application may be submitted. Interested applicants should request their pre-application meetings beginning August 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to PWD&#8217;s Stormwater Grants Webpage <a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/incentives\/grants\/\">(link)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>More<\/em> About Stormwater Grants<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious about applying for a PWD Stormwater Grant but not sure where to begin? Have a look at some our resources below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Webinar<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In August 2025, Development Services hosted a webinar focusing on the\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/incentives\/grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><\/em>\u00a0program and the grant application process. Readers who are considering pursuing a grant are encouraged to view this presentation;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/20250821-pwd-sw-grants-presentation.mp4\">click this link to access the recording<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Application Guide<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PWD&#8217;s\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-application-guide.pdf\">Stormwater Grants Application Guide<\/a><\/em>\u00a0explains property eligibility for grants, how to put together a project team, and all application requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Stormwater Connect<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are\u00a0<em>definitely<\/em>\u00a0pursuing a retrofit for your property, we recommend creating an account on the\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/connect\/\">Stormwater Connect<\/a><\/em>\u00a0platform (it&#8217;s free!). This site will match you with stormwater management professionals who can help realize your project and develop a competitive application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions or comments concerning this newsletter may be submitted to Development Services via\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:PWD_DevServices@phila.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PWD_DevServices@phila.gov<\/a>\u00a0or 215-685-0798.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar ms-order-1 col-12 col-ms-4 col-md-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside id=\"dsu-latest\" class=\"wp-block-group widget wp-block-ls-widget is-style-alternate\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/news\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1968\">Development Services Unit Updates<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"post-list wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9546 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-resources category-stormwater-grants category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"h6 mb0 inline wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T10:59:17-04:00\">August 4, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 inline has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mv0 inline wp-block-post-title has-md-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/08\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-summer-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; Summer 2026<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category extrabold mt_25 wp-block-post-terms has-xs-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-grants\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Plan Review<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-regulations\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Regulations<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/utility-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Utility Plan Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9538 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-resources category-stormwater-grants category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"h6 mb0 inline wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-01T15:03:28-04:00\">July 1, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 inline has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mv0 inline wp-block-post-title has-md-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/07\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-july-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; July 2026<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category extrabold mt_25 wp-block-post-terms has-xs-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-grants\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Plan Review<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-regulations\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Regulations<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/utility-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Utility Plan Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7264 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-resources category-stormwater-grants category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"h6 mb0 inline wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-02T12:53:32-04:00\">June 2, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 inline has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mv0 inline wp-block-post-title has-md-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/06\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-june-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; June 2026<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category extrabold mt_25 wp-block-post-terms 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category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"h6 mb0 inline wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:31:00-04:00\">May 12, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 inline has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mv0 inline wp-block-post-title has-md-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/05\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-may-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; May 2026<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category extrabold mt_25 wp-block-post-terms has-xs-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Resources<\/a><span 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rate areas projects in a phs release rate area must comply with the set maximum release rate for the one year through 10 year storm events | require approval of erosion and sediment e s control plans for projects proposing earth disturbances of 5 000 sf and greater | stormwater management guidance manual version 3 4 debuts july 1 2026 | accompanying the proposed july 1 changes to philadelphias stormwater regulations development services will release the latest iteration of the stormwater management guidance manual version 3 4 notable updates include | a new map illustrating the expanded public health and safety phs release rate areas link | the addition of two new stormwater management practices smps | blue green roof hybrid system link to one sheet | drainage wells link to one sheet | the reclassification of porous pavements to porous surfaces | porous asphalt porous concrete and resin bound aggregate will be removed from the manual | permeable pavers reinforced turf artificial turf and porous play safety surface will remain under the category of porous surfaces | other smp design modifications to improve smp access maintenance and longevity | these newly added smps as well as the reclassification of acceptable porous surfaces are reflected in pwds revised smp hierarchy below | pwds revised smp hiearchy effective 07 01 2026 | over the coming weeks development services will provide additional information concerning these changes in the meantime readers are invited to sign up for our may 19 webinar see details below | pwd stormwater regulations updates webinar tuesday may 19 at 10 am | to introduce these proposed changes to pwds stormwater regulations and related guidance manual updates on may 19 development services will host a zoom webinar expressly for the development community and design professionals interested parties may register for this virtual presentation via this link | development services unit updates | april 15 2026 | | pwd development services 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