Mifflin Square

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Current Phase: Complete

PlanningDesignPre-ConstructionConstructionComplete

Start:

February 2021

Completion:

Early Winter 2022

Overview

GSI project #50211 Mifflin Square is part of the overall Green Infrastructure Initiative, implemented by City of Philadelphia to improve the stormwater management. The work will be done in Mifflin Square Park.

Location

Mifflin Square Park

Streets Affected

6th St. from Ritner St. to Tree St.
5th St. from Durfor St. to Wolf St.
Wolf St. from 6th St. to Fairhill St.
Ritner St. from 6th St. to 5th St.

For worksite issues, contact:

Kenneth Wendell
Inspector (on-site)
Kenneth.Wendell@phila.gov
215-200-0696
Frank Stollenwerk
Project Engineer
Francis.Stollenwerk@phila.gov
215-964-8036
Jim Giffear
Division Engineer
Jim.Giffear@phila.gov
215-380-2132

For more information, contact:

Amy Hopf
PWD Construction Liaison
water.construction@phila.gov

Project #50211

Project Type

Green

Green Tools

Updates

June 5, 2021 – PWD attends Mifflin Square Vendor Village

PWD attends Mifflin Square Vendor Village, in order to:
1. Share updates on construction
2. Answer questions community members may have
3. Provide factsheets and giveaways to event attendees

February 15, 2021 – Construction began

Construction began at 6th and Wolf Streets.

January 20, 2021 – Construction update sent to involved RCOs

Connection with Joel Arnold from SEAMAAC, key partner in 50211 project. The group is providing customized pavers in the corner of the park, and is a vital partner in the area for sharing important info to community orgs and those who need translation services.

Sent general project information, answered questions, and shared maps and information on translations, all to be shared with larger community.

January 19, 2021 – Nextdoor post for project

Nextdoor post was posted in relevant neighborhoods.

See here: https://nextdoor.com/city/feed/?post=174263868

January 14, 2021 – Construction letter sent to residents

Sent letter with Vietnamese translation option to community.

March 13, 2020 – Bid letter sent to residents

Ami Patel sent over bid letter to be distributed to community.
Letter sent: MIfflin Square Weinberg Park Bid Outreach Letter_PDF

December 5, 2019 – Presented at SEAMAAC community meeting

12.5.19 Coalition Notes_Mifflin & SEAMAACDan Schupsky, Erin Hughes, and Amy Hopf attend the December SEAMAAC community meeting. Dan S. gives a presentation about the upcoming work. Many technical questions about design and discussion regarding SEAMAAC’s plans for private funding and addition to project.