The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority is taking its first steps in finally getting a vision and development plan for more than 100 undeveloped acres in the Eastwick section of the city.
The agency is asking experienced and qualified planning firms to notify it by Sept. 15 on their interest in conducting a 9-month study of Eastwick and come up with ideas on how to develop a series of properties controlled by the redevelopment authority and school district.
The properties include: 128.5 acres; the former Pepper Middle School and former Communications Technology High School sites; as well as land to the north of the Pepper school.
“Respondents are expected to exhibit an understanding of the history of Eastwick and must be able to assess and explain environmental, economic, and social site constraints and potential impacts of competing or complementary uses for the sites,” the redevelopment authority said. “Respondents must be versed in community engagement and have demonstrated skills in consensus building.”
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