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University of Pennsylvania
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Program: COPCF
Year: 2003 |
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Mr. Harris Steinberg (Program Primary Contact)
City and Regional Planning
Administration
410 Duhring Wing
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 573-8719 Ext:
Fax: (215) 573-9600
harrisst@design.upenn.edu
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| Overview
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| University of Pennsylvania (UP) Department of City and Regional Planning intends to use its COPC Futures Demonstration grant in the West Powelton and Mantu neighborhoods of West Philadelphia. UP plans to return currently vacant and distressed properties to sound condition using innovative designs. The goals of this project are to create new courses for students; stimulate dialogue on housing design and community planning process between academic departments, community organizations, Government agencies, and neighborhood residents; increase research opportunities for students and faculty to link research with communities in need; expand the university's commitment to and investment in West Philadelphia into West Powelton and Mantua; and to construct and occupy the 10-unit Imani VI houses.
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Activity Titles:
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Center for Innovation in Affordable Housing Design (COPCF 2003)
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