inside nkcdc fall 2014
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events CALENDAR New Commercial Corridor Steward , Clayton Chandler,
Has Old Ties to Kensington Ave
fall 2014
Although Clayton Chandler recently
joined NKCDC as the new Commercial
Corridor Steward, he’s been a
long-time organizer and partner
within the neighborhood. Clayton
began working along Kensington Ave
in 2004 through the Ready, Willing,
and Able program of the Greater
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Since then, Clayton has always
advocated for clean and green
community spaces. He continues this
work as the new Commercial Corridor
Steward—a program funded by a grant from the
Department of Commerce to catalyze economic
development and neighborhood pride along
commercial corridors. Clayton joins NKCDC’s other
Corridor Steward, Mariusz Turk on bike or on foot,
rain or shine to provide cleaning services, graffiti
removal, and ongoing communication between
business owners to connect them to valuable small
business resources.
If you ask him about just a couple of projects he’s
participated on, you’ll get a sense of the deep roots
he’s already established. During his decade-long
partnership working with
the Community Center at
Visitation on the 2600
block of Kensington Ave
to clean-up and beautify
many of Kensington’s
vacant lots, Clayton has
helped advocate for Litter
Free Zones around SEPTA
stations and throughout
the whole neighborhood.
Together with residents at
Visitation Homes, the
Community Center at Visitation, and students from
Visitation BVM School, one empty lot was
transformed into a community garden that won a
2011 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Community
Greening Award.
Although he needs no introduction to many of the
residents and community organizations he’s already
met throughout the years, please welcome him to
the neighborhood.
For more info on this program, contact Joanna at
[email protected] or 215-427-0350 x 111
North of Lehigh Neighborhood Plan Unanimously Accepted by City Planning Commission
September
5 Frankford Ave First Friday
Fracas
6pm-10pm
Frankford Ave between
Susquehanna &
Cumberland
16 Homebuyers Education
Course
215-427-0350
tbd Neighborhood Advisory
Committee Service Area
Briefing: Back-To-School
Health Fair
October
4 Homebuyers Education
Course
215-427-0350
tbd Fall Cleanup
Multiple locations
November
1 Homebuyers Education
(HBE) Course
215-427-0350
8 Fall Yard Tree Giveaway
10am-2pm
NKCDC Garden Center
(Frankford & Berks)
On July 15th, the Philadelphia City Planning Com-
mission (PCPC) unanimously voted to accept the
North of Lehigh Neighborhood Revitalization Plan—
published last December after three years of active
engagement led by NKCDC with community stake-
holders.
“The Commissioners showed great support. The
unanimous decision demonstrated a strong vote of
confidence at a key time for the plan,” said NKCDC
Community Engagement Director, Andrew Good-
man, who attended the PCPC meeting.
As a part of Phila2035, PCPC is undergoing a
“comprehensive planning process to create district
plans that will provide recommendations on future
land use, development opportunities, urban design,
and proposed zoning.”
The plan will be incorporated into the upcoming
River Wards district planning process and any large
future developments in the service area will be
weighed against the key priorities of the plan.
Among the top priorities in the North of Lehigh Plan
is Orinoka Civic House--a vacant textile factory that
NKCDC hopes to redevelop. When this multi-income
residential, office, and commercial development is
built North of Lehigh, it will assist in anchoring more
resources there.
To review those key
priorities and read
the full plan, visit
nkcdc.org/north-of-
lehigh/
Inside NKCDC www.nkcdc.org
Apply to Weatherize Your Home and Save Money
on Utilities at NKCDC. Pennsylvania’s Energy
Coordinating Agency is launching a program to
offer free home inspections that can qualify your
home for resources to increase the energy
efficiency of your house. These may include
window repairs and replacements.
Homeowners and long-time renters with landlord
approval applicable.
Save on your next utility bill by applying for a
housing counseling weatherization appointment
today.
Income eligibility for all household members
requirements:
Household (HH) Size: Income
1: $23,340
2: $31,460
3: $39,580
Each additional member add $8,120
Contact Maria to apply or with questions at
[email protected], 215-427-0350 x 134
Put Down Your Dukes and Put Out Your Art for the
First Ever Frankford Ave First Friday Fracas As a part of NKCDC’s economic
development initiative to cele-
brate and support arts and
business, artists, vendors, and
street performers will show off
the weird and wacky energy
unique to our neighborhood on
First Friday on Frankford Ave
September 5th.
From 6pm to 10pm you are
invited to join the fracas held
along Frankford Avenue
between Susquehanna and
Cumberland.
The street will be closed for over
thirty-five local artists, vendors,
and community groups. Enjoy a
car-free night of local and city-
wide arts and crafts, dancing,
food trucks, and much more!
Contact Joanna with questions at
[email protected], 215-427-
0350 x 111
staff
NEWS NKCDC is happy to
w e l c o m e S a m
Thomas as the new
Commercial Corridor
Coordinator. Sam
comes to NKCDC by
way of Pittsburgh,
where he managed
projects and events
for Friends of the
Riverfront and Group
Against Smog and Pollution. Sam is excited to
collaborate with entrepreneurs on NKCDC’s
four commercial corridors and to help local
businesses thrive. He received a BA in Urban
Studies from the University of Pittsburgh in
2011. When he’s not on the corridor, Sam can
most likely be found on his bike or eating
breakfast foods, rarely both at once.
Congratulations to
Kaelyn Anderson,
who is NKCDC’s
o t h e r n e w
Commercial Corridor
Coordinator and
former Economic
Development VISTA.
Kae earned her B.S.
in Mathematics with
a concentration in
E c o n o m i c s a t
Haverford College. There she was also
involved in organizing an interactive art and
music exhibition. She looks forward to
applying those skills to the 9th Annual Kinetic
Sculpture Derby!
Welcome to Clayton Chandler, new
Commercial Corridor Steward. Full story on
proceeding page.
Farewell to Henry Pyatt, staff member since
2010. Much gratitude for his countless
accomplishments and contributions to
NKCDC’s work. We wish him the best of luck
with his future endeavors.
Farewell to A.J. Thomson, Board Member
since 2010. Much appreciation for how much
he helped further NKCDC’s work through the
years. We wish him the best of luck for his
many undertakings in the neighborhood.
Stay Tuned for Blue Bin Sprees This Fall
Weatherize Today, Save Money All Year
board
NEWS Recyclebank, the Streets Department, and
NKCDC will reach out to eligible households and
businesses in Kensington from mid-September
through December to bring more blue bins to
our neighborhood than ever before!
This will be the first blue bin “spree” of this kind
in our neighborhood so check back at
www.sustainable19125and19134.org and sign
up for NKCDC’s Weekly Updates enewsletter at
www.nkcdc.org for more details.
Reminder, you can also DIY any sturdy plastic or
metal container that holds 20 gallons or less into
a recycling bin acceptable to be put out on your
curb. Just mark it clearly with the word
“RECYCLING” or place a city-issued
“RECYCLING” sticker on it. Stickers can be found
at NKCDC’s office at 2515 Frankford Ave
Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
For more indo, contact Michaela at
[email protected] or 215-427-0350 x 125
Bring a Tree Home and Green Our Neighborhood this Fall. Apply Today!
2515 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 215.427.0350
Inside NKCDC - Fall 2014
Editor: Diana Jih
Contributors: Sam Thomas, Andrew Goodman, Kae Anderson
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Paintin’ on the Fence & Dancin’ in the Streets at North of Lehigh
Community Art Project & SNBL BBQ 160 parents and
kids got together
at the North of
L e h i g h
Community Art
Project & SNBL
BBQ, Sunday
August 24th.
L o c a l k i d s
participated in a
community art
project at the
fence at Helen St.
and Sterner St.
designed and
organized by
Genevieve Geer, local resident and Vice-President of SNBL (Somerset
Neighbors for Better Living).
The concept for the art project
represents the neighborhood
and shows off the pride
neighbors have in the
rowhouses that line the
surrounding streets. The
h o m e s a r o u n d t h e
neighborhood are mirrored in
vibrant colors along the fence
with trim and patterns
designed and painted by
neighborhood kids.
After brushing up with their
neighbors, residents chowed
down on BBQ sponsored by
SNBL. Thanks to all the
participants, neighbors along Helen and Sterner, and members of SNBL
who helped cap off the end of summer with delightful art, lots of food,
and some new dance moves.
In partnership with East Ken-
sington Neighbors Associa-
tion (EKNA), NKCDC will or-
ganize a yard tree giveaway
this fall sponsored by Parks
and Recreation’s TreePhilly
program.
Want to stay cool next sum-
mer? Plant a tree this fall and
benefit from shade and re-
duced energy costs in the fu-
ture. When properly planted
and taken care of, your house-
hold will enjoy energy savings
in addition to some beautiful
foliage and possibly flowers or
fruit for years to come.
Trees available during this giveaway must be planted on private
property and cannot be planted in containers or in the
sidewalk. Property owners will be responsible for watering and caring
for their trees.
L e a r n m o r e a b o u t g r e e n i n g y o u r h o m e a t
www.sustainable19125and19134.org and check out www.treephilly.org
for application instructions, deadlines, and how to pick the right tree for
the right place. Contact Michaela with questions about how to apply for
a yard tree through NKCDC at 215-427-0350 x 125 or
Join us at the end of September (location and date tbd) for a Back-to-
School event to get information about food access and healthy lifestyle
practices for youth and families.
Sign-up directly for programs to help you and your family get
healthier this fall including food access resources
Fun fitness activities including Zumba and line dancing will get
everyone on their feet.
Learn to make healthy snacks and enjoy delicious and easy recipes.
Presenters and partners include St. Christopher’s Foundation,
Greensgrow Farms, In the Dance, and By My Side.
Contact Michaela at 215-427-0350 x 125 [email protected] for more
info.
Get Healthy Food Just In Time for Back-to-School This September
2515 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Contributions to NKCDC are tax-deductible and can be made online at www.nkcdc.org or via United Way to Donor Choice #6066. Thank you!
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