Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1220-30 Kenilworth Street; and authorizing the Philadelphia 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, introduced by Councilmember Gauthier and adopted on December 11, 2025, approves a redevelopment contract for a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area. The contract is between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Neighborhood Gardens Trust for the property located at 1220-30 Kenilworth Street. This action authorizes the Redevelopment Authority to execute the contract and take necessary steps to effectuate the urban renewal, which aligns with a plan originally approved in 1971. It also allows for future ordinances or resolutions regarding zoning, streets, or utilities to facilitate the redevelopment.

This approval facilitates the redevelopment of a specific property at 1220-30 Kenilworth Street by the Neighborhood Gardens Trust, likely leading to the creation or preservation of a community green space for local residents.

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