Rebuild PHL

Calling all architecture firms! ?? Rebuild has an exciting new Request for Proposals (RFP) opportunity for architects to provide as-needed architectural design services for the City of Philadelphia's Capital Program Office (CPO) and Rebuild. The bid opportunity closes on May 13th at 5 p.m. To learn more and submit a proposal, visit the City's e-contract portal and look for opportunity #21250307160350 -> https://lnkd.in/gHbrPaik

From revitalized parks and rec centers to new opportunities in the skilled trades, #RebuildPHL delivered real change across Philly’s neighborhoods in 2024, and there is so much more to come! 2025 is set to be Rebuild’s biggest year yet, with more ribbon cuttings to celebrate safe and modern public spaces, more groundbreakings on new projects, and more opportunities than ever for Philadelphia residents to build family-sustaining careers in the trades. When we talk about making Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, greenest, big city in the nation - this is how we do it! #OnePhilly #EconomicOpportunityForAll

Change starts with opportunity - over the coming weeks and months, hear from those who have transformed their lives through Rebuild’s paid skilled trade academies—and those just getting started. These opportunities are shaping futures in Philly, and delivering economic opportunities for all. Stay with us, Philly—this is #TheGroundwork.

ICYMI: In November, we cut the ribbon at Vare Recreation Center - a project supported by a $250,000 grant from our very own world champion Philadelphia Eagles! Vare is also #RebuildPHL’s first completed $20+ million project, and the first of 183 rec centers to receive high-speed fiber optic internet! This work is about investing in the potential of our young people so that future world champions can play, learn, and grow at safe high-quality facilities right here in our city. Thank you to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Rep. Jordan Harris, Senator Anthony Hardy Williams, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, PHL Innovation, Connor Barwin & Make The World Better Foundation, the Rosenthal Foundation, the William Penn Foundation and, most importantly, the Vare community for your hard work, passion and commitment to this transformational project. Check out the video below for some highlights from the ribbon-cutting celebration! #OnePhilly

Rebuild is recruiting for our Winter 2025 skilled trade academies at Eastern State Penitentiary! These are full-time, paid ($15 an hour), 4-6 week academies that prepare Philly residents for careers in the skilled trades. No experience required ~ steel-toed boots and SEPTA passes provided! To learn more, visit our program page by clicking the link below. Interested applicants must register for a mandatory information session by January 9, 2025.

A huge thank you to Coach Corey for being a driving force behind the Ziehler Playground #RebuildPHL project - a $7+ million investment in the Olney community! Rebuild is engaging communities throughout Philadelphia to create public spaces that truly meet the needs of the residents they serve. To learn more about Coach Corey's experience at Ziehler Playground, check out the video below and read his inspiring Letter-to-the-Editor in the @NortheastTimes: bit.ly/3OXsTf1

ICYMI: Last week, we joined?Mayor Cherelle L. Parker to cut the ribbon at Vare Recreation Center -?#RebuildPHL’s first completed $20+ million project, and the first of 183 rec centers to receive high-speed fiber optic internet! Thank you to Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Rep. Jordan Harris, Senator Anthony Williams, Commissioner Susan Slawson from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Chief Innovation Officer Melissa Scott, MBA from PHL Innovation, Connor Barwin, Jesse Rendell and the team at Make The World Better Foundation, the Rosenthal Foundation, the Philadelphia Eagles, and everyone who joined us to celebrate! Check out the photos below for some highlights. ?? CC: Aparna Palantino, Angela (Miller) Dixon, Luigi Sebastiani, CCM, Aiisha Herring-Miller, Katherine Cueva, Foster Hardiman, Lloyd Salasin-Deane Taylor Melodick-Robinson, M.S.

A HUGE thank you to Casey Heilig and her incredible team who have raised more than $60 MILLION to support #RebuildPHL's mission to deliver transformative investments in parks, rec centers, and libraries across Philadelphia. Read #thelatest from?National Recreation and Park Association?Magazine to learn more about how?Rebuild?is leveraging a historic $100 million investment from the?William Penn Foundation?— one of the largest private private grants to public space in the country - and an innovative fundraising strategy to deliver for Philadelphia residents. Link: https://bit.ly/rebuildnrpa

Hey there, Logan! ?? Rebuild has some exciting upgrades coming your way. Earlier this month, we broke ground on $20+ million in renovations at Barrett Playground - a project that will completely transform the playground! Check out the recap reel featuring Councilmember Cindy Bass, Aparna Palantino, Commissioner Susan Slawson and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation,?Zakariyya Abdur-Rahman & Majeedah Rashid the team at Nicetown CDC, and community leaders! CC: Angela (Miller) Dixon, Luigi Sebastiani, CCM, Aiisha Herring-Miller, MA, Tiffany Smith, Casey Heilig, Sara Nordstrom, Katherine Cueva, Foster Hardiman, Lloyd Salasin-Deane

ICYMI: Last Friday, we joined?Mayor Cherelle Parker?to break ground on a major $23.4 million project at Lawncrest Rec Center - the second groundbreaking of the week for a grand total of $44 million of investment in public space! ?? New additions and renovations at Lawncrest Rec include: - New doors, windows, and storefront systems - Full roof replacement - Demolition of indoor walls, ceiling, floors, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical - Construction of a building addition including a half-court basketball/volleyball court - ADA upgrades - New restrooms - New heating and air conditioning - New fire alarm and fire protection system - New security camera system - New playgrounds - New lighting and security cameras - New sporting facilities including; basketball courts, multi-sport tennis/volleyball courts, and a soccer mini-pitch - New landscaping and site furniture - And, more! Thank you to Rep. Anthony Bellmon, Councilmember Anthony Phillips, Commissioner Susan Slawson from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Troy Hannigan, the team at Community Ventures, Inc, and everyone who joined us to celebrate! Check out the photos above for some highlights. ?? CC: Aparna Palantino, Angela (Miller) Dixon, Kara Medow, AIA, Luigi Sebastiani, CCM, Aiisha Herring-Miller, MA, Casey Heilig, Katherine Cueva, Foster Hardiman, Lane DeSalvo, Tiffany Smith, Alex Lagutin, Patrick Isaac, Dawan Daniels-Leach, Bob Peruzzi ??by Patrick Brogan