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Clean & Green Committee

Environment & Beautification

The Clean & Green Committee's main objective is to create and maintain a pleasant, clean atmosphere within the neighborhood. From block cleanups and street tree planting to stormwater management workshops and recycling drives, the committee partners with various government bodies to keep our neighborhood beautiful all year round.

Key Initiatives:

  • Block cleanups
  • Street tree planting
  • Stormwater management workshops
  • Recycling drives

Economic Development Committee

Business & Commerce

To encourage, foster, and facilitate positive economic development within the neighborhood. Acting as an intermediary link between residents and businesses, the committee is focused on bringing value to the neighborhood that addresses community needs and creates opportunities for businesses to thrive.

Key Initiatives:

  • SOSNA Dines Out
  • Sip & Shop Holiday Crawl
  • Business networking
  • New business support

Fundraising Committee

Development

The fundraising committee plans and organizes efforts to secure financial support for SOSNA. It sets goals, engages donors, manages events, and ensures transparent reporting to sustain and grow community programs.

Key Initiatives:

  • Donor engagement
  • Fundraising events
  • Grant applications
  • Sponsor relations

SOSNA Outreach & Impact Committee

Community Engagement

The Impact Committee's main objective is to create positive social change and engage the community. The Outreach and Impact Committee builds partnerships between SOSNA and other organizations and individuals, with the aim of bringing relevant resources, events, and expertise to our residents.

Key Initiatives:

  • Community partnerships
  • Resource coordination
  • Events and programs
  • Resident engagement

Safety & Security Committee

Safety

The safety and security committee works to improve neighborhood safety by addressing concerns, fostering collaboration with local authorities, and promoting initiatives that enhance community well-being.

Key Initiatives:

  • Safety initiatives
  • Police collaboration
  • Community watch
  • Emergency preparedness

Triangles Committee

Public Space

The Triangles Committee is responsible for maintaining, beautifying, and organizing events at the pedestrian plaza at 23rd & South Streets.

Key Initiatives:

  • Triangle maintenance
  • Beautification projects
  • Community events
  • Plaza programming

Vision Zero Committee

Transportation & Safety

Vision Zero is an internationally adopted strategy to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and severe injuries, while increasing safety, health, and mobility for all.

Key Initiatives:

  • Traffic safety advocacy
  • Pedestrian improvements
  • Bike infrastructure
  • School zone safety

Zoning Committee

Development & Planning

The Zoning Committee's main objective is to provide a forum for residents to learn about and provide feedback on upcoming development projects in the neighborhood. The committee acts as a mediator between neighbors, developers, and city agencies.

Contact: zoning@sosnaphilly.org

Key Initiatives:

  • Development review
  • Variance applications
  • Community forum
  • Black Doctors Row preservation