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Projects in Pennsylvania

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects the mayors of this state submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not. For a more local view, you can drill down to projects in a particular city. Just choose a city from the following list.

The total of cost of all the projects submitted by Pennsylvania is $4,448,759,130

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Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Housing Production & Preservation: Funding for preservation, new construction, acquistion, housing counseling and anti-foreclosure programs Philadelphia PA 556 $50,000,000 CDBG -29
Library system expansion: Construction of two new regional libraries in north and south sections of the city Philadelphia PA 352 $30,000,000 CDBG -32
Commercial Corrdior Improvements: Citywide commercial corridor improvements including lighting, street trees, signage, gateways and other Philadelphia PA 333 $30,000,000 CDBG -1
Hunting Park Redevelopment: Planning, acquisition and redevelopment of Hunting Park Area Philadelphia PA 333 $30,000,000 CDBG -38
Central Delaware Waterfront: Riverfront trail, decking, finger piers, parks, transit connections and other development along the Delaware River Philadelphia PA 278 $25,000,000 CDBG 0
Girard Avenue Streetscape Project: Streetscape infrastructure and transit improvement project from Delaware River to 33rd St. Philadelphia PA 278 $25,000,000 CDBG 23
City-Wide Transit Oriented Development: Aquisition, redevelopment, and infrastructure for transit- oriented development Philadelphia PA 278 $25,000,000 CDBG 31
Centennial District: Construction, infrastructure improvements and other costs related to the Centennial District Project Philadelphia PA 278 $25,000,000 CDBG 4
Schuylkill River Park: Design, engineering and construction of trail, pedestrain overpass, decking and bridging st Schuylkill river Philadelphia PA 278 $25,000,000 CDBG 7
Free Library: Renovation and expansion of regional branches Philadelphia PA 278 $25,000,000 CDBG 25
Philadelphia Zoo: Construction, infrastructure, and other related costs for Children's Zoo, Aviary, Big Cat Falls and other exhibits Philadelphia PA 222 $20,000,000 CDBG 2
Demolition, Site Preparation, and Greening: Citywide demolition of vacant and blighted properties, site preparation and greening Philadelphia PA 222 $20,000,000 CDBG 18
Dilworth Plaza: Construction, infrastructure improvements and other costs related to the Dilworth Plaza Project. Philadelphia PA 222 $20,000,000 CDBG -37
Avenue of the Arts North: North Broad street infrastructure and Streetscape Improvements Philadelphia PA 222 $20,000,000 CDBG -13
Residential facility: Facility for individuals requiring skilled nursing care and/or assistance with activities of daily living Philadelphia PA 176 $15,000,000 CDBG 9
Capital improvements to health centers: Physical improvements to 8 neighborhood-based, community health centers. This includes weatherization, structural maintenance, mechanical systems upgrade, renovation, and upgrading of furniture and equipment Philadelphia PA 176 $15,000,000 CDBG 20
Neighborhood Health Center: Construction of neighborhood health center in underserved community in Philadelphia with high immigrant and uninsured populations Philadelphia PA 176 $15,000,000 CDBG -17
Outdoor Community Theater: Reconstruction of important Community Theater Robin Hood Dell Philadelphia PA 141 $12,000,000 CDBG -61
Chinatown Community Center: Construction of Chinatown Community Center Philadelphia PA 118 $10,000,000 CDBG -42
City-wide Supermarket Development: Aquisition, redevelopment, and infrastructure for supermarket development in underserved areas. Philadelphia PA 111 $10,000,000 CDBG -20
Regional offices for human services: Creation of local offices for child welfare services including advocates and court offices Philadelphia PA 118 $10,000,000 CDBG -17
The Mann Center: Phase II renovations and construction of education center, concessions, restroom facilities & handicapped access area Philadelphia PA 111 $10,000,000 CDBG -24
30th Street Gateway: Pedestrian connections, circulation and parking Philadelphia PA 111 $10,000,000 CDBG 10
Branch Library Improvements: Upgrade of Facilities including Structural and mechanical Systems Philadelphia PA 58 $5,000,000 CDBG 10
Robin Hood Dell East: Reconstruction of seating, drainage, lighting, stage, and other improvements Philadelphia PA 56 $5,000,000 CDBG -19
Engagement center for homeless: Central intake location for homeless individuals and families with feeding center, behavioral health assessment, and overnight sleeping accommodations while assessment and placement is undertaken. Philadelphia PA 29 $2,500,000 CDBG 48
Bookmobiles: Purchase and deployment of bookmobiles in underserved communities in the city. Philadelphia PA 14 $500,000 CDBG -1
Weatherization: Whole house weatherization of approximately 10,000 homes in the next 12 months ($30m) and weatherization job training of additional auditors, insulators, and roofers ($4.5m) Philadelphia PA 110 $34,500,000 Energy 9
City Hall: Installation of modern HVAC systems Philadelphia PA 120 $20,000,000 Energy -15
Triplex - commercial office buildings: Chiller plant and controls modernization Philadelphia PA 70 $15,000,000 Energy -22
Exterior modernization of libraries: Windows and roof replacements at all libraries Philadelphia PA 0 $9,000,000 Energy 4
Heaters: Install 2,000 high efficiency heaters Philadelphia PA 0 $7,000,000 Energy -15
LED Lamps: Replace incandescent bulbs and ten year old LED lamps with new all LED Lamps for 3000 signalized intersections in the City, which will save the City $1,000,000. per year in energy cost (1) Philadelphia PA 94 $6,000,000 Energy 67
Residential Solar Energy Revolving Loan Fund: Residential Solar Energy Revolving Loan Fund resulting in initiation of solar projects at 500 residences in city of Philadelphia(2) Philadelphia PA 100 $4,000,000 Energy 22
Residential Rehabilitation: PGW Conservation Works Program Expansion and Redirection for Residential Rehabilitation, removing structural barriers to energy conservation(2) Philadelphia PA 100 $1,000,000 Energy -6
Chiller Replacement: Philadelphia Public Property Chiller Replacement at Criminal Justice Center. 2 year payback in energy cost savings for replacement of inefficient gas chillers with new electrical chillers.(1) Philadelphia PA 12 $550,000 Energy 9
PHA Rehabilitation & Development: Philadelphia Housing Authority public infrastructure improvements including new construction and rehabilation, utilities, curbing, sidewalks and landscaping for Mill Creek, Riverview and Paschall Homes developments, amon Philadelphia PA 556 $50,000,000 Housing -24
Youth Study Center: Construction of new juvenile detention facility to replace inadequate and outdated existing facility. Currently in temporary location. Philadelphia PA 1269 $110,000,000 Public Safety 10
Police administration building: Critical repairs to the police administration building including mechanic, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning. This includes a possible relocation of Headquarters to a site at 4601 Market St. and the poten Philadelphia PA 115 $70,000,000 Public Safety 17
Prison facility repairs: Additional prison facility repairs - upgrades to sprinkler and security systems, various facilities Philadelphia PA 0 $63,000,000 Public Safety -22
800 MHz: Upgrade the digital public safety radio system and implement new underground infrastructure to accommodate the system Philadelphia PA 110 $60,000,000 Public Safety 14
Fusion Center: Construction and co-location of police resources in Fusion Center Philadelphia PA 120 $40,000,000 Public Safety -5
Fire repairs and replacement: Apparatus repairs and replacement Philadelphia PA 0 $40,000,000 Public Safety 41
Police/Fire Radio: Police/Fire emergency communications radio system network. Philadelphia PA 120 $40,000,000 Public Safety 32
Morgue and Forensic Laboratory: Relocation of obsolete medical examiner offices, morgue, and laboratory facilities. Philadelphia PA 470 $40,000,000 Public Safety 4
Additional police facilities: Critical repairs to additional police facilities. PICA identified numerous deficiencies in Police districts that are prioritized accordingly: 2% priority one; 47% priority 2; 14% priority 3; 37% priority. PICA funding wil Philadelphia PA 0 $40,000,000 Public Safety 23
VSS Fiber Plant: Laying network of fiber to enable technologies such as video surveillance cameras. Philadelphia PA 125 $40,000,000 Public Safety -2
Regional Training Center: Redeveloping the Academy Grounds into a Regional Training Center as well provide for the renovation of acquired federal government facilities located at Woodhaven Rd. and Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia PA 0 $38,000,000 Public Safety -15
Integrated Health Information System: Extend health and opportunity information systems to integrate information multiple agencies and departments (CARES). Philadelphia PA 200 $35,000,000 Public Safety -4
Station updates: Additional station updates Philadelphia PA 0 $32,500,000 Public Safety 1
Underground: Enabling access to public safety radio system in the subterranean areas of the city (subway) Philadelphia PA 500 $30,000,000 Public Safety 20
Juvenile detention facilities: Construction of a new juvenile detention facility & critical repairs to existing facilities Philadelphia PA 0 $30,000,000 Public Safety 1
Officers for power shifts: 400 Officiers for Power Shifts - Desired force strength is 7,000. Intention to add 200 officers not realized in CY 08 due to budgetary constraints. Additional 400 officiers would bring force to desired strength. Philadelphia PA 0 $25,000,000 Public Safety 29
911 Infrastructure: Upgrade 911 systems to increase system stability and performance and allow for growth. Philadelphia PA 60 $20,000,000 Public Safety 25
Casino entertainment corridor: Construction of a new combined 50,000 square foot facility to serve the citizens amongst the developing entertainment corridor . The location would include the relocation of the 6th and 9th police districts. Philadelphia PA 0 $17,000,000 Public Safety -201
Infrastructrure Stability: Improve technology posture to improve stability and allow for growth. Philadelphia PA 50 $15,000,000 Public Safety -5
Public Safety ERP: Improved time reporting for time management, scheduling, and overtime payroll management Philadelphia PA 20 $15,000,000 Public Safety -3
Electronic health record: Purchase and deployment of electronic health records across the prison and linked health systems Philadelphia PA 176 $15,000,000 Public Safety -15
Colocation for sex crimes: Creation of central, combined location for police sex crimes unit, human services sex abuse services, and advocates for sexually abused and assaulted individuals Philadelphia PA 141 $12,000,000 Public Safety 6
Prison Mgmt Systems: Upgrade information management system to improve imate tracking and medical records. Philadelphia PA 25 $10,000,000 Public Safety -3
Co-location of services: Co-location of engine 20, ladder 23 and medic 1 for casino entertainment district Philadelphia PA 0 $8,000,000 Public Safety -29
Engine 38: Relocation of Engine 38 Philadelphia PA 0 $6,500,000 Public Safety 18
Public Safety Community Portal: Improve public safety performance by community groups through outreach to groups such as PDAC, Crimewatch, Townwatch, fire block captains. Philadelphia PA 5 $5,000,000 Public Safety 4
Fire Academy: Repairs to the Fire Academy Philadelphia PA 0 $3,500,000 Public Safety 26
Renovation and new schools: to support renovation efforts, fund new school and replacement schools Philadelphia PA 0 $150,000,000 Schools 20
Purchase of 40 Hybrid Buses - The SEPTA Board awarded a contract to New Flyer of America, Inc. for the purchase of 400 hybrid (diesel/electric) buses, with an option to purchase 20 additional buses each year for 4 years. SEPTA could quickly award an opti Philadelphia PA 678.3 $17,850,000 Transit 38
Broad Street Subway Stations - This project will provide for the construction of improvements to the Girard and Spring Garden Stations on the Broad Street Subway Line. These stations were originally constructed between 1928 and 1932 and are showing sig Philadelphia PA 604 $15,900,000 Transit 77
Callowhil/Victory Bus Garages Ventilation System Improvements - This project will provide for the installation of a new bus exhaust systems and general building ventilation system improvements at the Callowhill and Victory Bus Garages. The new bus exha Philadelphia PA 114 $3,000,000 Transit -8
Vehicle Washer Replacement - Fern Rock Shop and Frankford Bus Garage - This project will provide for installation of new vehicle washers at Fern Rock Rail Shop and Frankford Bus Garage. Existing washers at both locations have been in operation for over Philadelphia PA 99 $2,600,000 Transit -70
Commercial Corridor Improvements - Public infrastructure and gateway improvements to City's 50 neighborhood commercial districts Pittsburgh PA 441 $10,000,000 Streets/Roads 16
City-wide Asphalt - Replacing asphalt throughout the city. Pittsburgh PA 191 $10,000,000 Streets/Roads 76
South Side Works Parking Garage - Construction of 600 space parking structure to support mix use development Pittsburgh PA 441 $10,000,000 Streets/Roads -157
East Carson Street Widening - Widening 1 mile of Carson Street to accommodate 450 million development. Pittsburgh PA 767 $9,500,000 Streets/Roads -32
New Arena Infrastructure - Public infrastructure in support of $311 million construction of new multi-purpose arena Pittsburgh PA 143 $7,500,000 Streets/Roads -140
City-wide Concrete Slab Replacement - Replacing concrete slab throughout the city. Pittsburgh PA 101 $5,265,000 Streets/Roads 9
Wood Street Reconstruction - Infrastructure construction Downtown to support expansion of Point Park University Pittsburgh PA 196 $5,000,000 Streets/Roads -35
Penn Avenue Streetscape Imp. - Sidewalk, traffic, lighting and amenity enhancements to Penn Avenue, 34th to Negley. Pittsburgh PA 96 $5,000,000 Streets/Roads 11
Nabisco Plant (Bakery Square) - Public infrastructure improvements adjacent to $113 million mixed use redevelopment of a brownfield site Pittsburgh PA 1196 $5,000,000 Streets/Roads -6
City-wide Steps - Replacing steps throughout the city. Pittsburgh PA 96 $4,700,000 Streets/Roads 56
City-wide Brick and Blockstone Restoration - Replacing brick and blockstone throughout the city. Pittsburgh PA 85 $4,464,000 Streets/Roads -13
Strip District Infrastructure - Public infrastructure in support of mixed use riverfront development Pittsburgh PA 57 $3,000,000 Streets/Roads 22
Mon Wharf Switchback - Replacing parking spaces to connect the bike trail along the Monongahela River. Pittsburgh PA 48 $2,500,000 Streets/Roads 51
Market Square - Redevelopment of the most prominent public square in Downtown Pittsburgh, supporting $50 million development Pittsburgh PA 121 $2,000,000 Streets/Roads -3
Route 28 Bike Trail - Construction of a riverfront bike/ped trail in conjunction with the Route 28 widening project. Pittsburgh PA 55 $1,900,000 Streets/Roads 25
North Side Underpasses - Infrastructure construction for multi-modal corridor connections to improve auto, pedestrian and bike connections Pittsburgh PA 46 $1,500,000 Streets/Roads 35
Arena Walkway - Walkway near arena for pedestrian accessibility. Pittsburgh PA 29 $1,200,000 Streets/Roads -53
East Liberty Pedestrian Bridge - Adding a pedestrian bridge to connect East Liberty and Shadyside. Pittsburgh PA 34 $930,000 Streets/Roads 14
City-wide Walkway Lighting - Replacing walkway lighting throughout the city. Pittsburgh PA 17 $885,000 Streets/Roads 7
Lexington Technology Park Parking - Demolition of an unsafe warehouse structure at a office park complex in Homewood to convert for added parking Pittsburgh PA 60 $500,000 Streets/Roads -29
Hot Metal Bridge Capacity Improvement - Add turning lane to increase traffic flow in highly congested artery to the South Hills. Pittsburgh PA 10 $500,000 Streets/Roads 9
Bruecken Pump Station Improvements - Standby Power, 21 MGD Pump Addition, Replace Valves, and Security Improvements Pittsburgh PA 229 $12,000,000 Water 16
Filter Backwash Recycle System - Construct Filter Backwash Storage Tank and Recycle Pump Station Pittsburgh PA 153 $8,000,000 Water 20
Route 28 Reconstruction - Relocation of Water and Sewer Facilities Pittsburgh PA 115 $6,000,000 Water 32
Safety and Security Improvements - Repair Fencing and install security cameras treatment plant and basins. Pittsburgh PA 86 $4,500,000 Water 7
Clarifiers 1, 2 & 3 Sludge Collector - Replace Sludge Collector Equipment and Switchgear Pittsburgh PA 74 $3,900,000 Water 11
Penguins Arena - Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements Pittsburgh PA 19 $1,000,000 Water -66
Sand Filters Rehabilitation - Replace Filter Media and Underdrain. Upgrade Filter Control System Pittsburgh PA 0 $24,800 Water 9
Supermarket Development - Support of supermarket infrastructure and development in City's underserved neighborhoods Pittsburgh PA 487 $15,000,000 CDBG -32
Re-use of Vacant Schools - Adaptive reuse, reconfiguration and rehabilitation of 22 closed schools into residential/mixed used developments Pittsburgh PA 391 $10,000,000 CDBG 94
Heth's Run Restoration - Create parkspace to convert underutlized riverfront entrance to award winning regional zoo. Pittsburgh PA 149 $7,800,000 CDBG 22
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