Official:Approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area being the area generally bounded by Chestnut street on the north, South Forty-fourth street on the east, Walnut street on the south and Farragut street on the west; approving the urban renewal plan and determining that such plan and redevelopment proposal conform to the general locality plan and make adequate provisions for individuals, business concerns and families who are displaced; determining the necessity for changes in and for zoning, streets, alleys, public ways, street patterns, location and relocation of public utilities; determining that the urban renewal plan and redevelopment proposal meet all non-discrimination requirements of Federal, State and Local Laws and the regulations and policies promulgated with respect thereto; declaring that certain expressly designated and provided for condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project; and declaring the redevelopment undertakings in the Project to be an important part of the City's program to remove and prevent the spread of urban blight.
Sponsor: Councilmember Blackwell
Introduced: October 31, 2002
Signed: December 19, 2002
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill approves a redevelopment proposal for the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area, allowing for changes in zoning, streets, and public utilities to help revitalize a blighted area.
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