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FORM NP-4: PROJECTED ACTIVITIES BUDGET & TIMETABLE

Use the following format to outline the strategies, activities and outcomes of the Neighborhood Plan and describe how they will be measured and evaluated. Please copy and attach

Recommendations Proposed Activities Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Uses of Funding Role of Lead Org and Partners

1.1 Advocate for regular communication with NJ DEP and the Office of Environmental Justice

Advocate for regular communication and updates with NJ DEP $500,000.00

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD

Community Meetings with NJDEP, Establish transparent reporting and communication systems, community organizing/advocacy Lead: Identify Sites for Redevelopment Partners: Outreach to NJDEP and commitment to regular updates, Coordinate meetings with community

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Leverage communtybased air monitoring as tools for education $500,000.00

1.2 Monitor neighborhood air quality

Advocate for comprehensive air monitoring and data

Identify household level solutions to mitigate the impact of air pollution in indoor air quality

Advocate for an updated air quality report $500,000.00

$1,000,000.00

$250,000.00

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD

Air Monitors, Community Reporting Systems and ongoing meetings with NJDEP, Training Classes and Materials

Lead: Establish Environmental Justice Task Force in order to provide updates about air quality at meetings; Partners: Establish educational sessions; awareness about local air monitor; ongoing outreach and advocacy

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD NJ DEP air monitors installed throughout the neighborhood, Reporting system established and community organizing Lead: Establish Environmental Justice Task Force in order to provide updates about air quality at meetings; Partners: educational sessions; awareness about local air monitor; ongoing outreach and advocacy

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD

Air monitors installed in households, Marketing and Management of Home Improvement Program Establish Educational campaign; Conduct Home Improvements to HVAC and Air Quality Systems under Home Repair program

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD Environmental Community Organizer Establish the Environmental Task Force for ongoing and updated air quality reporting, communications and meetings Short

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1.3 Ensure community participation in landuse decisions that may increase environmental risks

Ensure community participation in landuse decisions that may increase environmental risks

1.4 Target brownfield sites within the residential core for redevelopment

Prioritize the Howland Croft mill property for site clean-up and redevelopment

Assess the conditions of other brownfield sites for future redevelopment

Expand tree coverage at parks and neighborhood streets $100,000.00

$1,000,000.00

$2,500,000.00

$200,000.00

1.5 Green Infrastructure

Parks and open spaces $5,000,000.00

Leverage maintenance of green infrastructure as an economic opportunity for young residents

Adopt property-based solutions to mitigate stormwater $1,500,000.00

$1,000,000.00

1.6 Promote environmental awareness and stewardship

Promote environmental awareness and stewardship $100,000.00

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD

Community Education on Environmental Justice, Land Use and Planning, Community Organizing Lead: Establish Environmental Task Force Partners: Established Neighborhood training program medium

Adopt and Enforce Community Green Standards

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD

Enforce City, County, and State Green Standards; Raise awareness of standards at city planning level; New Developments/Projects using standards Lead: Raise awareness of city, county, and state green standards. Educate community and city government.

Partners: Community Organizing/Meetings,Outreach short

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD Community Education on Land Use and Planning, Community Organizing, Transportation to Planning Board Meetings, Meetings with City of Camden

Lead: Establish Environmental Justice Task Force in order to provide updates about air quality at meetings; Partners: educational sessions; awareness of projects and land use meetings; transportation to public meetings, ongoing outreach and advocacy

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD

Site Identification, Site Investigation, Site Remediation and NJDEP No Further Action Lead: Sites Identification and Prioritization Partner: CRA to Perform Phase I environmental assessment and remediation. Include property in priority list for site remediation short

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Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD

Site Identification, Site Investigation, Site Remediation and NJDEP No Further Action Lead: Sites Identification and Prioritization Partner: CRA to Perform Phase I environmental assessment and remediation. Include properties in priority list for site remediation

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD

Site Identification, Tree Installations, Community Education Classes/Meetings Lead: Marketing Program and Outreach, Host Community Meetings Partners:Established Neighborhood tree planting program short

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Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD

Community participation, Project Design, Construction Documents and Park and Open Space Construction Lead: Site identification, provide space for community meetings, participate in design process Partners: The development of New green infrastructure projects

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD Green Jobs training program, Marketing, Outreach, Operations, Equipment, Staffing Lead: Provide space for training residents, market job training program, identify sites for ongoing maintenance/clean up Partners: train residents, # of WFS residents employed by Power Corps, CCSD and a local Block Intitiative Program

Brownfields Remediation Fund, Campbells Foundation, NRTC, CCMUA, City of Camden, Dodge Foundation, NJDCA, NJDEP, US EPA and others TBD Storm Water Barrels, Greening Projects, Education and Storm Water Home Improvements (gutters and drains) Lead: Marketing Program and Outreach, Host Community Meetings, Manage Home Repair Program Partners: Community Outreach, Education, Program Marketing medium

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FORM NP-4: PROJECTED ACTIVITIES BUDGET & TIMETABLE

Use the following format to outline the strategies, activities and outcomes of the Neighborhood Plan and describe how they will be measured and evaluated. Please copy and attach

Recommendations Proposed Activities Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Uses of Funding Role of Lead Org and Partners

2.1 Eliminate and reroute truck traffic away from the residential area

Short-term steps: Regulate truck traffic hours, enhance signage, limit vehicle sizes $500,000.00 NJDOT, CCIA

Long-term step: Eliminate truck traffic $1,500,000.00 NJDOT, CCIA, City of Camden

Truck rerouting, new route established, traffic study, new signage, police enforcement

Truck rerouting, new route established, traffic study, new signage, police enforcement and new roads amd off ramps Lead: Meeting with local employers at the SJ Port, EMR, CCMUA, Convanta and Holtech. Establish New Truck Routes. Meet with NJDOT to discuss signage from 676. Partners: Community Organizing/Outreach, Host Community Meetings with Local Industry Lead: Meeting with local employers at the SJ Port, EMR, CCMUA, Convanta and Holtech. Establish New Truck Routes Partners: Community Organizing/Outreach, Host Community Meetings with Local Industry

Timetable (Short 1-2, Medium 3-5, Long 5+)

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2.2 Repair Streets in bad conditions

Identify and Prioritize Street Repairs $10,000,000.00 City of Camden, Camden County, NJDOT Street Repair and Curbs

2.3 Pedestrian Safety Improved Pedestrian safety $5,000,000.00 City of Camden, Camden County, NJDCA, NJDOT

Improved Sidewalks, Walkways, Traffic Calming Measures

Lead: Meet with public officials to establish priorities and timelines for improvements Partners: Community Outreach/Advocacy, Project Design, Management/Implementation medium

2.4 Establish a safe bike route to the waterfront and downtown Camden

Establish a safe bike route to the waterfront and downtown Camden $2,000,000.00 City of Camden, Camden County, NJDCA, NJDOT Bike Route Established and Constructed

Lead: Meet with public officials to establish priorities and timelines for improvements Partners: Community Outreach/Advocacy, Project Design, Management/Implementation short

2.5 Implement green and complete streets along Broadway and Ferry Avenue

Green and complete streets implemented on Broadway and Ferry Avenue $2,000,000.00 City of Camden, Camden County, NJDCA, NJDEP, CCMUA, NJDOT

Community Engagement, Design Development, Project Management and Construction

Lead: Meet with public officials to establish priorities and timelines for improvements Partners: Community Outreach/Advocacy, Project Design, Management/Implementation long

2.6 Reclassify 4th Street as one-way street

Reclassify 4th Street as one-way street $250,000.00 City of Camden, Camden County, NJDCA, NJDEP, CCMUA Traffic Study, and One Way Project established

Lead: Meet with public officials to establish priorities and timelines for improvements Partners: Community Outreach/Advocacy, Project Design, Management/Implementation long

2.7 Re-imagine existing underpasses as safe and attractive neighborhood gateways

Re-imagine existing underpasses as safe and attractive neighborhood gateways $2,000,000.00 NJDOT, CCIA, City of Camden, William Penn Foundation

Public Murals Installed, Improved lighting, and repairs at all underpasses

Lead: Meet with public officials to establish priorities and timelines for improvements Partners: Community Outreach/Advocacy, Project Design, Management/Implementation short

Lead: Meet with public officials to establish priorities and timelines for street repairs Partners: Community Outreach/Advocacy and Management/Implementation short

FORM NP-4: PROJECTED ACTIVITIES BUDGET & TIMETABLE

Use the following format to outline the strategies, activities and outcomes of the Neighborhood Plan and describe how they will be measured and evaluated. Please copy and attach

Recommendations Proposed Activities Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Uses of Funding Role of Lead Org and Partners

Create new homeownership opportunities through rehab and new construction

Assist current homeowners with essential home repairs and upgrades

Support renter residents who wish to purchase a home in the neighborhood

3.1 Strengthen well established residential blocks

Partner with corporate neighbors to establish a local homeownership assistance program

Promote Adopt-a-lot program for nondevelopable vacant lots

Redevelop the former Croft Mills site as an anchor mixeduse development

Assemble land and identify potential partnerships for redevelopment

Prioritize mixed-use development along Broadway Avenue

3.2 Rebuild residential blocks with high vacancy

Redevelop the former Mickle School building for housing use

Leverage future transit investments for a transit-oriented development $20,000,000.00 City of Camden, NJDCA, FHLB NY, Foundations and Lenders

The rehabiliation and new construction of 100 + units by the Heart of Camden Lead: Real Estate Developer, Housing Counselor, and Sales Partners: Public Support, Marketing, Outreach

$2,500,000.00 City of Camden, NRTC, Wells Fargo and others TBD 100 + owner occupied homes critical repairs of systems through an established home repair program

Lead: Outreach, Marketing of Program, Intake and Management of Home Repairs Partners: Outreach and Marketing

$100,000.00 City of Camden, NRTC and NJ AHTF and others TBD

$1,000,000.00 EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port, City of Camden and NJHMFA

$1,000,000.00

$20,000,000.00 EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port, City of Camden, Tree Foundation

LIHTC, NJHMFA, NRTC, City of Camden, FHLB-NY, NJDCA, NJEDA, Lenders and Foundations

$2,000,000.00 Private Foundations, Lending Institutions, EMR, Covanta, Holtech, SJ Port, City of Camden and NRTC

$2,000,000.00

$10,000,000.00 Private Foundations, Lending Institutions, EMR, Covanta, Holtech, SJ Port, City of Camden and NRTC

LIHTC, NJHMFA, NRTC, City of Camden, FHLB-NY, NJDCA, NJEDA, Lenders and Foundations

$75,000,000.00 LIHTC, NJHMFA, NRTC, City of Camden, FHLB-NY, NJDCA, NJEDA, NJDOT, Federal Opporunity Zone, Lenders and Foundations Rental to Ownership Program established, Homeownership Training Program, Outreach/Marketing

Workforce Housing Homebuyer Down payment and closing cost program

Purchase and Development of vacant lots for open/green spaces

The development/construction of a 75 + units mixed use development at the Croft Mill Site. Residential and ground floor retail

Legal, Appraisals, Site Acqusition, Holding Costs and Closing Costs Lead: Outreach, Marketing of Program, Intake and Housing Counseling. Increase # of residents participating in homeownership program and connected to homeownership opportunities Partners: Outreach and Marketing Lead: Provide Homeownership Counseling and Identify Employees for Workforce homeownership assistance program. Sale homes and provide homeownership counseling to employee prospective buyers Partners: Employers provide homebuyers assistance funding, marketing and outreach to employees Lead: Promote Program and Outreach to community Partners: Establish Program, Outreach and program intake. Increase # of residents benefiting from program Lead: Seek and identify redevelopment partner to design, finance and construct the Croft Mill project Partners: Joint Venture Large Scale Developer will be responsible for Project Concept, Design, Construction and Operations Lead: Establish a Land/Blight Acquisition Strategy, Establish an Acquisition Fund and a Land/Building Holding Strategy. Identify mid level developers for joint venture partnerships Partners: Establish and Adopt Municipal Redevelopment Project Areas and City of Camden implement the adandoned properties act, tax foreclosures and or emininent domain

Site Assembly, Concept Development, Design, Legal, Construction, Marketing and Lease Up

The redevelopment/construction of a mixed use development at the former Mickle School .

Large Scale - Site Assembly, Concept Development, Design, Legal, Construction, Marketing, Sales and Lease Up Lead: New development/rehabilitation of 10+ small/mid sized buildings on Broadway to mixed use with ground floor retail Partners: Marketing, Tenant Identification, Small Business Training, Corridor Maintenance (clean team) Lead: Seek and identify redevelopment partner to design, finance and construct the Mickle School project Partners: Joint Venture Large Scale Developer will be responsible for Project Concept, Design, Construction and Operations Lead: Seek and identify redevelopment partner to design, finance and construct The Ferry Village Project is has a development potential of 200-300 new housing units for sale and rental north of Ferry and east of Broadway Partners: Joint Ventures with Large and MId size developers who will be responsible for a phasing approach to Project Concept, Design, Construction and Operations

Timetable (Short 1-2, Medium 3-5, Long 5+)

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FORM NP-4: PROJECTED ACTIVITIES BUDGET & TIMETABLE

Use the following format to outline the strategies, activities and outcomes of the Neighborhood Plan and describe how they will be measured and evaluated. Please copy and attach

Recommendations Proposed Activities Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Uses of Funding Role of Lead Org and Partners

4.1 Improve neighborhood lighting conditions

Street lighting $1,000,000.00

Porch lighting program $100,000.00

Exterior lighting at public buildings $100,000.00

4.2 Enhance communication with Camden County Police Department (CCPD)

Enhance communication with Camden County Police Department (CCPD) $150,000.00 Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD Outreach, Meetings, Education and Community Organizing Lead: Provide Meeting Space and Advocacy Partners: Outreach, Block Captain Program, Public Safety Meeting and establish communication program disseminated to WFS residents short

4.3 Support DCCB’s efforts in the neighborhood

Support and Expand DCCB’s efforts in the neighborhood

4.4 Expand Camden Special Services District’s presence in the neighborhood

Expand Camden Special Services District’s presence in the neighborhood

4.5 Establish a neighborhood cleanup program targeting residential blocks

Establish a neighborhood cleanup program targeting residential blocks $1,000,000.00 Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD

Block Initiative Staffing, Equipment, Community Events, Outreach and Marketing

Lead: Establish a Block Initiative for community block cleanups and beautification. Oversee and implement the program Partners: Community Outreach/Organizing, Resident Engagement and Coordination of cleanups and volunteers short

$100,000.00 Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD

Establish a Public Safety Strategy Outreach, Meetings, Education and Community Organizing

Lead: Provide Meeting Space and Advocacy Partners: Increase resident involvement in public safety efforts led by DCCB short

$500,000.00 Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD

Clean Team Program for the maintenance of the Commercial and Arts Corridors in WFS Lead: Establish a Clean Team Program for Broadway and Ferry Ave. Enter into agreement with CCSD Partners: Program Implementation for ongoing Business and Arts District Maintnenance and Mgmt short

4.6 Maintain and secure vacant lots

Maintain and secure vacant lots $500,000.00 Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD Vacant Lot Management and Cleanups Lead: Site Identification and Meeting with DPW on regular basis Partners: City maintains vacant lots on a regular schedule medium

4.7 Address illegal dumping

Address Ilegal Dumping in Waterfront South $500,000.00 Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD

Clean ups, Cameras, No Dumping signage, lighting, education and enforcement. Beautification of dumping sites (greening and public art) Lead: Site Identification, Meetings with DPW and CCPD and ongoing advocacy Partner: Responsible for Clean ups. Cameras, Enforcement and significant reduction in illegal dumping. Increased enforcement and resident reporting short

4.8 Enforce property maintenance by local businesses and industrial uses

Enforce property maintenance by local businesses and industrial uses $200,000.00 Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD

Clean Team Program for the maintenance of the Commercial and Arts Corridors in WFS Block Initiative Staffing, Equipment, Community Events, Outreach and Marketing Lead: Establish open lines of communication with industrial partners, work with surrounding industry to establish buffer zones and capital improvement projects to their facilities Partners: Code Enforcement ensures Industrial properties are well-kept and maintained. Business owners maintain their sites short

4.9 Address irregular activity by truck drivers

Address irregular activity by truck drivers $50,000.00 Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD

Establish a Public Safety Strategy Outreach, Meetings, Education and Community Organizing Lead: Ongoing Public Safety Meetings with CCPD and DCCB Partners: CCPD enforcement and Industrial Partners enforcement short

Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD

Camden County, Campbells Soup, City of Camden, NRTC, CCMUA, EMR, Convanta, Holtech, SJ Port and NJDCA others TBD Community Outreach, GIS Mapping, Pole Identification and Lighting Repair

Lead: Provide Meeting Space and Advocacy Partners: Community Outreach, Identifty and Repair and Improved street lighting

Outreach, Education and Light Installation

Site Identification and Installation

Lead: Provide Meeting Space and Advocacy Partners: Outreach, Educate and Increase the # of homes participating in the program Lead: Provide Meeting Space and Advocacy Partners: Improved lighting at public buildings and neighborhood landmark structures

Timetable (Short 1-2, Medium 3-5, Long 5+)

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FORM NP-4: PROJECTED

ACTIVITIES BUDGET & TIMETABLE

Use the following format to outline the strategies, activities and outcomes of the Neighborhood Plan and describe how they will be measured and evaluated. Please copy and attach additional

Recommendations Proposed Activities Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Uses of Funding Role of Lead Org and Partners

Host annual arts & cultural event $300,000.00

5.1 Leverage arts & culture as an engine for economic development

Identify and recruit new arts and culture partners to locate in the neighborhood

Seek funding to expand capacity for the WFS arts and culture community

Promote the creative economy with spaces and infrastructure that support smallscale manufacturing and artistic endeavors

Promote mixed-use development through rehabilitation and new construction $200,000.00

$200,000.00

$500,000.00

$2,000,000.00

Preserve and rehabilitate historic structures as neighborhood assets and anchors for the Broadway corridor.

5.2 Re-imagine Broadway as a thriving mixed-use corridor

Promote streetscape improvements, placemaking and beautification projects

Identify partnerships for essential community services: Laundromats, Convenience Store, Grocery, Clothing, Medical, Hair Salon, Restaurants, Coffee Shop

Connect residents to local job opportunities $3,000,000.00

$1,000,000.00

$500,000.00

$100,000.00

5.3 Promote local jobs and small business opportunities

Connect residents to entrepreneurship programs $100,000.00

Invest in minority and women owned businesses $1,000,000 ($100k/yr)

5.4 Seek partnerships with local institutions for nonindustrial uses

Seek partnerships with local institutions for non-industrial uses $500,000.00 Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Marketing and Recruitment, Relocation Incentive Program Lead: Seek to recruit institutions seeking to expand their footprints: Rutgers, Cooper Hospital, Virtua, Colleges/Universities for satelite locations. Partners: New investments and new development by local institutions long

Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD

Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD

Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Bloomberg, Dodge Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NJ Arts and Culture, NJ Community Foundation, NJ Council of Arts, NJDCA, NRTC, Renewal Funds, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Lead: Participate in the Arts and Cultural District Meetings Partners: Organize and host WFS Arts and culture event held annually. Community Outreach and engagement

Regional Marketing/Recruitment, Signage, Events, Outreach, Digital Marketing Lead: Participate in the Arts and Cultural District Meetings Partners: Market, Recruit and grow number of arts and culture organizations in the neighborhood

Strategic Planning/Capacity Building and Business Planning Lead: Participate in the Arts and Cultural District Meetings Partners: Seek expanded funding opportunities for capacity building and strategic planning in support of A&C programs

Demolition, Design, Construction, Marketing, Permits and Soft Costs Lead: Identify and develop a Makers Space in the neighborhood Partners: Market and Rent the use of space

Site Assembly, Concept Development, Design, Legal, Construction, Marketing and Lease Up

Lead: New development/rehabilitation of 10+ small/mid sized buildings on Broadway to mixed use with ground floor retail Partners: Marketing, Tenant Identification, Small Business Training, Corridor Maintenance (clean team)

Site Assembly, Concept Development, Design, Legal, Construction, Marketing and Lease Up

Lead: Redevelop the Historic Bank Building at Broadway and Ferry. HOC receives funding for rehabilitation and adaptive reuse Partners: Marketing, Tenant Identification, Small Business Training, Corridor Maintenance (clean team)

Site Identification, Concept Design, Construction

Lead: Identify 10+ sites to develop streetscape plan and implement Partners: Maintenance by Power Corps, CCSD and a local Block Intitiative Program

Community Marketing, Business Recruitment and Site Development

Job training, marketing and job fairs

Lead: Meet with community partners, business owners and municipal departments to advocate for essential services. Recruit and/or develop spaces for business owners/essential services Partners: Organize Incremental growth of essential services in the neighborhood. Organize pop up events, food trucks, Virtua Food Market and mobile medical services Lead: Provide spaces for job fairs and job training Partners: Partner with local employers for training and employment opportunities, promote Camden Works and community job fairs. Increase number of local employment options in the neighborhood. Residents participate in local training programs

Small Business/Entrepreneural Training Lead: Provide spaces for job fairs and job training Partners: partner with LAEDA for small business training program and increase # of residents participating in entrepreneurship programs

MWBE Small business training, support and funding for start ups. Marketing/Outreach and recruitment of businesses

Lead: Identify grants and other funding opportunities in support of start up MWBE businesses Partners: Identify local financial partners as investors in inclusive growth, Identify service providers with programs tailored to MWBE businesses. Increase # of minority and women owned businesses in the neighborhood

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FORM NP-4: PROJECTED ACTIVITIES BUDGET & TIMETABLE

Use the following format to outline the strategies, activities and outcomes of the Neighborhood Plan and describe how they will be measured and evaluated. Please copy and attach

Recommendations Proposed Activities Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Uses of Funding Role of Lead Org and Partners

Partnerships for placemaking projects

$2,000,000 (20 projects x $100K)

6.1 Leverage local arts & cultural assets for community development

Partnerships for community arts and culture $500,000 ($50k/year)

Establish a local youth leadership group to help inform and implement future community projects $500,000 ($50k/year)

6.2 Support and celebrate neighborhood youth

Expand youth programs at existing neighborhood facilities $500,000 ($50k/year)

Youth employment and job readiness $500,000 ($50k/year) Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD

Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD

Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD

Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD

Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD

Public Art Installations, Greening, Beautification Projects, Board Up Campaigns and Waterfront Connection Projects

Youth and Family/Inclusive based programming

Lead: Identify placemaking projects: Gateway, Greening, Beautification, Public Art and Board Up Campaigns. Connections to Waterfront. Secure Placemaking projects funded and completed Lead: Provide spaces for training, workshops and programming Partners: Establish Programming for youth focused programming, workshops and summer programming. Identify partnerships to identify inclusive programming. Art and culture programs expanded to include local residents (families, children, senior residents)

Establish and Ongoing Support of Youth Leadership Group. Outreach and leadership training

Lead: Provide access to the MJD Fieldhouse Partners: Youth leadership group established with dedicated plan, structure and funding stream

New programs expanded in the neighborhood. Youth programming, youth job training and apprenticeship

Lead: Provide access to the MJD Fieldhouse for expanded programming. Partners: New programs expanded in the neighborhood. Youth programming, youth job training and apprenticeship. Provide access to Fireworks, Camden Maritime Musuem, South Camden Theatre and Writers House

Transportation, Clothes/Uniform Allowance, Leadership Training, Computer equipment

Lead: Provide access to the MJD Fieldhouse for expanded programming. Partners: Increase # of young residents participating in training programs, internship opportunities and job readiness programs. Provide access to Fireworks, Camden Maritime Musuem, South Camden Theatre and Writers House

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6.3 Maximize the use of existing community spaces

Maximize the use of existing community spaces $25,000.00

Programs and events in parks and open spaces $500,000.00

6.4 Activate parks and open spaces

Park Improvements $5,000,000.00

6.5 Establish a Family Success Center

6.6 Promote coordination between regional service providers

Redevelopment of Memorial Park $2,000,000.00

Establish a Family Success Center $300,000.00 CCIA, Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD Site Identification, Concept Design, Construction Lead: Identify and develop a new center located in the WFS Partners: Provide supportive services, life skills training, parent education and parent child activities medium

Coordination and Referral system to regional service providers $500,000 ($50K/year) CCIA, Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD

Referral Services, Transportation to regional service providers, clothing, Social Worker, food and vouchers

Lead: Advocacy and Coordination Partners: Establish new platform of coordination between providers local and regional service provides to eliminate the concentrating of services in Waterfront South short

Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD

Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD

CCIA, Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD

CCIA, Catholic Charities, City of Camden, Corporate Businesses, Promise Neighborhoods, NRTC and others TBD Website, Marketing, Software and technical/computer equipment

Lead: Central point of information and calendar of spaces available for community use / rental. Establish a central calendar, website and marketing campaign for shared community spaces and their availability Partners: Community Outreach, Marketing and Provide access to Fireworks, Camden Maritime Musuem, South Camden Theatre and Writers House

Community Engagement, Design/Engineering and Park Improvements

Community Engagement, Design/Engineering and Park Improvements Lead: Advocate, Organize partners and assist seeking funding Partners: Increase # of new programs available in neighborhood parks Lead: Organize, Engage and develop a Community driven plan for the plan completed and implemented

Partners: Improvements implemented at local parks Lead: Organize, Engage and develop a Community driven plan for the plan completed and implemented Partners: Outreach and Community Engagement short

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FORM NP-4: PROJECTED ACTIVITIES BUDGET & TIMETABLE

Use the following format to outline the strategies, activities and outcomes of the Neighborhood Plan and describe how they will be measured and evaluated. Please copy and attach

Recommendations Proposed Activities Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Uses of Funding Role of Lead Org and Partners

7.1 Reclaim the waterfront as a public amenity

Expanded waterfront access projects with safer and improved connections. Pier Expansion, Boardwalk and greenways $5,000,000.00

CCMUA, City of Camden, Environmental Infrastructure Trust, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJ DOT, NRTC, Industrial property owners, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Community Engagement, Site Identification, Site Acquisition, Concept Development/ Design, Construction Lead: Organize, Engage and develop a Community driven plan for the plan completed and implemented Partners: Expanded waterfront access projects with safer and improved connections. Pier Expansion, Boardwalk and greenways medium

7.2 Secure and beautify perimeter of industrial properties

Improved Buffer Zones between Industrial Properties and Neighborhood $2,000,000.00

CCMUA, City of Camden, Environmental Infrastructure Trust, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJ DOT, NRTC, Industrial property owners, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Community Engagement, Site Identification, Concept Design, Construction of buffer zones Lead: Organize, Engage and develop a Community driven plan for the plan completed and implemented Partners: Installation of greenning/landscaping, fencing, sidewalks, signage and improved lighting. Establish Safe and Improved public realm around industrial properties medium

7.3 Address eyesore industrial areas

Address eyesore industrial areas $1,000,000.00

CCMUA, City of Camden, Environmental Infrastructure Trust, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJ DOT, NRTC, Industrial property owners, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Community Engagement, Site Identification, Site Acquisition, Concept Development/ Design, Construction

Lead: Advocacy, Meeting with public officials and community engagement Partners: Conrail Improve and maintain right-of-way and private industrial properties are maintained and improved medium

7.4 Improve signage and wayfinding for industrial district

New and improved signage and wayfinding $250,000.00

CCMUA, City of Camden, Environmental Infrastructure Trust, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJ DOT, NRTC, Industrial property owners, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Community Engagement, Site Identification, Approvals and Sign Installation

Lead: Establish NO TRUCKS in WFS route, Advocacy, Meeting with industrial partners, public officials and community engagement Partners: Industrial partners improve signange and truck circulation. Work with community on new truck route. Site Installation and truck driver new traffic route maps medium

7.5 Identify opportunities for green infrastructure in industrial properties

New green infrastructure projects installed within private industrial properties $2,000,000.00

CCMUA, City of Camden, Environmental Infrastructure Trust, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJ DOT, NRTC, Industrial property owners, William Penn Foundation and others TBD Community Engagement, Site Identification, Approvals and Green Project Construction Lead: Organize, Engage and develop a Community driven plan for the plan completed and implemented Partners: Installation of greenning/landscaping, fencing, sidewalks, signage and improved lighting. Establish Safe and Improved public realm around industrial properties medium

Timetable (Short 1-2, Medium 3-5, Long 5+)

FORM NP-4: PROJECTED ACTIVITIES BUDGET & TIMETABLE

Use the following format to outline the strategies, activities and outcomes of the Neighborhood Plan and describe how they will be measured and evaluated. Please copy and attach

Recommendations Proposed Activities Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Uses of Funding Role of Lead Org and Partners

8.1 Report environmental impact

8.2 Develop and communicate goals for a clean and green economic district

8.3 Commit to socially equitable business practices

Establish comprehensive Environmental Impact Reporting to community $500,000 ($50k/year) EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NRTC and others TBD

Community Organizing, Meetings, Establish physical and digital means of community communication of data

Lead: Establish Environmental Justice Task force, provide meeting space Partners: NJDEP and Industrial business located in WFS make their environmental data available to the community short

Industrial Partners Establish Clean Energy Standards and Operational Goals to lower/eliminate environmental impacts in WFS $100,000.00 EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NRTC and others TBD

Community Organizing, Community Engagement/Meetings and Establish Green/Clean Plans for facilities Lead: Establish Environmental Justice Task force, provide meeting space Partners: Industrial businesses establish green operational goals, reduce environmental impact, and adopt clean energy goals for their facilities in WFS short

Industrial businesses establish and communicate to equitable business practices $100,000.00 EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NRTC and others TBD

Community Organizing, Community Engagement/Meetings and Establishment of MBE/WBE and local hiring plan for industrial facilities

Lead: Establish Environmental Justice Task force, provide meeting space Partners: Industrial businesses establish and communicate to equitable business practices, hire and source locally, support minority and women business businesses short

8.4 Commit to sustainable waterfront development practices

8.5 Prioritize socially and environmentally conscious businesses

Industrial businesses adopt high standards for sustainable practices in their projects $150,000.00 EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NRTC and others TBD

Community Organizing, Community Engagement/Meetings and Establishment/Adoption of Waterfront Development Standards for future Delaware River Waterfront Development Projects Lead: Establish Environmental Justice Task force, provide meeting space Partners: Establishment and Adoption of Waterfront Development Standards for future Delaware River Waterfront Development Projects short

Establish Environmental and Social performance standards for the evaluation of new businesses moving into the Economic Zone $100,000.00 EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NRTC and others TBD

Community Organizing, Community Engagement/Meetings and Establishment/Adoption of Environmental and Social performance standards document

Lead: Establish Environmental Justice Task force, provide meeting space Partners: City and County include social and environmental impact in their process of recruiting new businesses to the City and to the WFS medium

8.6 Plan for the long-term reclamation of the waterfront land

Establish Long-term vision plan for the waterfront reclamation plan $200,000.00 EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NRTC and others TBD

Community Organizing, Community Engagement/Meetings and Establishment/Adoption of Waterfront South- Waterfront Reclamation Plan Lead: Community Engagement, Establish Environmental Justice Task force, establish Long-term vision plan for the waterfront reclamation plan is completed Partners: Industrial Partners, municipal and county leadership participate in process long

Timetable (Short 1-2, Medium 3-5, Long 5+)

FORM NP-4: PROJECTED ACTIVITIES BUDGET & TIMETABLE

Use the following format to outline the strategies, activities and outcomes of the Neighborhood Plan and describe how they will be measured and evaluated. Please copy and attach

Recommendations Proposed Activities Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Uses of Funding Role of Lead Org and Partners

Clear and secure vacant land along the corridor $500,000.00

9.1 Improve safety and connectivity between neighborhoods

Pavement and resurfacing $5,000,000.00

9.2 Create a long-term plan for the Atlantic Avenue gateway zone

Improved sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, lighting and ADA compliance in Atlantic Avenue area

Atlantic Ave Gateway Zone Plan: Long Term Strategic and Redevelopment Project Plan $2,000,000.00

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Community-oriented services $100,000.00

9.3 Leverage access and economic activity to promote new services and amenities

Free standing commercial spaces $100,000.00

Light industrial uses $100,000.00

9.4 Identify opportunity for anchor development on Atlantic & Broadway

Strategic plan for Atlantic & Broadway anchor development is prepared and completed with resident and stakeholder input $150,000.00

CCIA, CCMUA, City of Camden, EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJEDA, NRTC and others TBD

Community Engagement, Strategic/Redevelopment Plan for Anchor Development on Atlantic and Broadway

Lead: Coordinate Meetings, Advocacy and Coordination Partners: Strategic plan for Atlantic & Broadway is prepared and completed with resident and stakeholder input long

CCIA, CCMUA, City of Camden, EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJEDA, NRTC and others TBD

CCIA, CCMUA, City of Camden, EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJEDA, NRTC and others TBD

CCIA, CCMUA, City of Camden, EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJEDA, NRTC and others TBD Cleanups, Beautfication, Public Art, Gateway Signage

Atlantic Ave Infrastructure Project: Community Engagement, Design, Approvals and Construction

Lead: Coordinate Meetings, Advocacy and Coordination Partners: Industrial and Public partners clear and secure vacant land along the corridor. Properties along Atlantic Avenue are maintained and cleared of abandoned trucks, shipping containers Lead: Coordinate Meetings, Advocacy and Coordination Partners: Implementation of Atlantic Ave Infrastructure Project

Atlantic Ave Infrastructure Project II: Community Engagement, Design, Approvals and Construction Lead: Coordinate Meetings, Advocacy and Coordination Partners: Implementation of Improved sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, lighting and ADA compliance in Atlantic Avenue area

CCIA, CCMUA, City of Camden, EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJEDA, NRTC and others TBD

CCIA, CCMUA, City of Camden, EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJEDA, NRTC and others TBD

CCIA, CCMUA, City of Camden, EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJEDA, NRTC and others TBD

CCIA, CCMUA, City of Camden, EPA, NJDCA, NJDEP, NJEDA, NRTC and others TBD

Atlantic Ave Gateway Zone Plan: Long Term Strategic and Redevelopment Project Plan Establish a Atlantic Ave Gateway Zone Plan: Long Term Strategic and Redevelopment Project Plan for Atlantic Ave

Community Engagement, Marketing, Business Recruitment

Community Engagement, Marketing, Business Recruitment

Community Engagement, Marketing, Business Recruitment

Lead: Coordinate Meetings, Advocacy and Coordination Partners: Develop/Recruit facilities that can serve neighborhoods to the north and south of Atlantic Avenue. Lead: Coordinate Meetings, Advocacy and Coordination Partners: Develop/Recruit Facilities that can be accommodated with space for parking and service areas. Lead: Coordinate Meetings, Advocacy and Community Engagement Partner: Develop/Recruit Facilities that can benefit from easy access to I-676 and the region.

Timetable (Short 1-2, Medium 3-5, Long 5+)

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FORM NP-4: PROJECTED ACTIVITIES BUDGET & TIMETABLE

Use the following format to outline the strategies, activities and outcomes of the Neighborhood Plan and describe how they will be measured and evaluated. Please copy and attach

Recommendations Proposed Activities Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Uses of Funding Role of Lead Org and Partners

Strengthen the local civic association $200,000.00

Establish a block ambassador program $200,000.00

10.1 Build Capacity for Civic Engagement

Establish environmental justice task force $200,000.00

Establish a youth civic group $200,000.00

10.2 Build Organizational Capacity for Project Implementation

WFS Partners Build Board capacity $300,000.00

Build capacity in administrative, technical and project implementation $1,000,000.00

Establish Waterfront South Collaborative $200,000.00

10.3 Establish Partnerships

Establish Camden Waterfront Coalition $200,000.00

American Water, Bank Foundations, Bread and Roses, Camden County, Campbell's Soup, Community Foundation of SJ, Dodge Foundation, Impact 100, NJ Community Foundation, NJDCA, NRTC, Subaru, William Penn Foundation and others TBD

Strategic/Business Plan, Community Organizer, Staffing, Training Community Meetings and equipment

American Water, Bank Foundations, Bread and Roses, Camden County, Campbell's Soup, Community Foundation of SJ, Dodge Foundation, Impact 100, NJ Community Foundation, NJDCA, NRTC, Subaru, William Penn Foundation and others TBD American Water, Bank Foundations, Bread and Roses, Camden County, Campbell's Soup, Community Foundation of SJ, Dodge Foundation, Impact 100, NJ Community Foundation, NJDCA, NRTC, Subaru, William Penn Foundation and others TBD American Water, Bank Foundations, Bread and Roses, Camden County, Campbell's Soup, Community Foundation of SJ, Dodge Foundation, Impact 100, NJ Community Foundation, NJDCA, NRTC, Subaru, William Penn Foundation and others TBD American Water, Bank Foundations, Bread and Roses, Camden County, Campbell's Soup, Community Foundation of SJ, Dodge Foundation, Impact 100, NJ Community Foundation, NJDCA, NRTC, Subaru, William Penn Foundation and others TBD American Water, Bank Foundations, Bread and Roses, Camden County, Campbell's Soup, Community Foundation of SJ, Dodge Foundation, Impact 100, NJ Community Foundation, NJDCA, NRTC, Subaru, William Penn Foundation and others TBD American Water, Bank Foundations, Bread and Roses, Camden County, Campbell's Soup, Community Foundation of SJ, Dodge Foundation, Impact 100, NJ Community Foundation, NJDCA, NRTC, Subaru, William Penn Foundation and others TBD American Water, Bank Foundations, Bread and Roses, Camden County, Campbell's Soup, Community Foundation of SJ, Dodge Foundation, Impact 100, NJ Community Foundation, NJDCA, NRTC, Subaru, William Penn Foundation and others TBD

Strategic/Business Plan, Community Organizer, Staffing, Training Community Meetings and equipment

Strategic/Business Plan, Staffing, Training Community Meetings and equipment

Strategic/Business Plan, Staffing, Stipends, Training Community Meetings and equipment

Strategic/Business Plan, Staffing, Training Community Meetings and equipment

Operating Support for staffing related to neighborhood plan

Strategic/Business Plan, Staffing, Training Community Meetings and equipment

Strategic/Business Plan, Staffing, Training Community Meetings and equipment Lead: Provide Meeting spaces, advocacy and attend meetings Partners: Host Community Meetings, Annual Community events, , clean ups. Training of residents around land use and environmental issues. Increased number of residents participating at meetings and community events. Improved channels of communication between residents. Regular funding stream in support of community events. Civic participation in City dialogue.

Lead: Provide Meeting spaces, advocacy and attend meetings Partners: establish a block captain program, host community meetings, host public safety meetings- Block by Block Campaign

Lead: Environmental Task Force task force is established, provide meeting space Partner: Membership comprised of WFS residents, local community organizations and environmental groups

Lead: Provide Meeting spaces, advocacy and attend meetings Partner: Youth Civic group is established with leadership and opportunities for involvement

Lead: Update Strategic Plan, Train Board Members and recruit new board members Partners: Update Strategic Plan, Train Board Members and recruit new board members

Lead: Hire Project Development Staff Partners: Hire critical staffing positions related to Neighborhood Plan

Lead: Provide Meeting spaces, advocacy and attend meetings Partners: WFS Collaborative is established with representation from community partners

Lead: Provide Meeting spaces, advocacy and attend meetings Partners: Coalition is established with representation from waterfront neighborhoods, regular schedule of meetings and action plan

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