Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Belmont Nos. 1, 2, 3 Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 4016-18 Powelton Avenue, 4020 Powelton Avenue, 4022 Powelton Avenue, 4024 Powelton Avenue, and 46-48 Wiota Street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

This Resolution (No. 251079), introduced by Councilmember Gauthier and adopted on December 11, 2025, approves a redevelopment contract between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Neighborhood Gardens Trust. The contract pertains to the redevelopment and urban renewal of specific properties within the Belmont Nos. 1, 2, 3 Urban Renewal Area, which was originally approved in 1970. The affected properties are located at 4016-18 Powelton Avenue, 4020 Powelton Avenue, 4022 Powelton Avenue, 4024 Powelton Avenue, and 46-48 Wiota Street in the 6th Ward. The resolution also authorizes the Redevelopment Authority and Neighborhood Gardens Trust to prepare and introduce necessary ordinances for changes in zoning, streets, public utilities, and related items to facilitate this redevelopment.

This redevelopment contract will lead to changes in the specified properties in the Belmont Nos. 1, 2, 3 Urban Renewal Area. Given the involvement of Neighborhood Gardens Trust, this likely means the creation or preservation of community gardens or green spaces, potentially improving neighborhood aesthetics and recreational opportunities for residents.

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