NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

 Date of Notice: August 27, 2026
City of Philadelphia, Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17^th Floor, Philadelphia, PA  19107
215-686-9760

 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA).

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about September 15, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:

Project Title:  Media Flats
Purpose:  Media Flats is a proposed new construction project including a 33 unit affordable senior apartment building.
Location: Infill site at 6435-45 Media Street. Philadelphia, PA 19151
Estimated Cost: Total development cost is $18,458,358.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. The ERR is available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S. mail. Submit your request by U.S. mail to City of Philadelphia, City Planning Commission, 1515 Arch St., 13^th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102 or by email to planning@phila.gov.

POSTING INFORMATION
This full legal notice can be accessed online at the following address: www.phila.gov/dhcd/legal-notices

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD.  All comments received by September 14, 2026, will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.  Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Jessie Lawrence, in his capacity as DHCD’s Deputy Director, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Philadelphia to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City’s certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later). Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Join the City of Philadelphia’s Home Appraisal Bias Program and industry partners for the inaugural Appraisal & Assessment Career Exploration Expo!

This is a unique opportunity to learn about rewarding careers in property valuation, assessment, real estate, and related fields. This interactive event will introduce students, career changers, and professionals to the many pathways available within the valuation profession. It will host a variety of professionals, including:

• Appraisers
• Assessors
• Educational institutions
• Government agencies
• Housing organizations
• Lenders
• Industry leaders

Event details

• When: Wednesday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: 1755 N 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
• Learn more & RSVP: View the Google Calendar event

This summer, teenagers and young adults in Philadelphia are invited to enter the Philly in a Photo Contest: Trails Edition. Philadelphia youth ages 12 to 22 are invited to enter a photo in the contest by October 1, 2026. Enter the contest by completing the Philly in a Photo Contest (Trails Edition) submission form. For more details and information, read this blog post.

The Institute

The Office of Public Safety, in partnership with The Roca Impact Institute, is launching Cohort 3 of the Philadelphia Peacekeepers Institute, an intensive 8-week professional development training program for community violence intervention (CVI) professionals working in the field. 

The Peacekeepers Institute is the first in the nation built around Roca’s Rewire CBT, a cognitive behavioral intervention designed to equip frontline staff to help high-risk individuals learn and practice the lifesaving skills they need to heal from trauma and make healthier choices. 

The 8-week curriculum was built to reflect the real needs of Philadelphia’s CVI field practitioners. Participants will engage in rigorous learning that will expose them to best practices, equip them with concrete tools for the day-to-day work, help them understand and manage trauma, and create a professional network and supportive community within Philadelphia’s CVI ecosystem. 

Curriculum Topics 

• Rewire CBT and Trauma Responsive Strategies 

• Professional Standards of Practice for CVI 

• Outreach, Engagement, & Relationships 

• How to be an Effective Case Manager and Advocate 

• Supervision and Support 

• How to Tell Your Story 

• Stop the Bleed + Narcan Training 

• History of CVI in Philadelphia 

Cohort 3 Details

Dates: Tuesdays, October 13th – December 8th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 
Location: The Braid Mill, 441 High Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Cost: Participation is at no cost to selected participants 

Key Partners 

• Host: City of Philadelphia Office of Public Safety (OPS) 

• Implementation & Curriculum Partner: Roca Impact Institute 

• Evaluation Partner: Black and Brown Collective 

Cohort 3 Eligibility 

In Cohort 3, the Philadelphia’s Peacekeepers Institute is inviting Philadelphia-based community violence intervention organizations, including community- and hospital-based violence intervention programs, to express interest in nominating eligible frontline staff.

The Institute is designed specifically to support the learning of CVI professionals working in the field, directly with high-risk individuals. This includes, but is not limited to:  

• Outreach workers  

• Case managers  

• Field supervisors 

• Hospital-based violence intervention staff 

 After the interest period closes, organizations will be notified of their eligibility and, if eligible, invited to nominate staff members who meet the Institute’s criteria. All interested organizations are encouraged to attend a virtual info session and submit an interest form.  

Interested in Nominating Staff?

Organizations should complete the Cohort 3 Interest Form by Friday, September 4 at 5:00 pm.

Interest Form: bit.ly/ppicohort3interest

Virtual Info Sessions:  

Organizations interested in learning more about the Institute, eligibility requirements, or the nomination process are invited to attend a virtual information session.

Register Here: bit.ly/peacekeepersinstitute 

12:00–1:00 PM

• Wednesday, August 26th

• Thursday, August 27th  

• Thursday, September 3rd

Cohort 3 begins Tuesday, October 13, 2026