SCCDC invites residents, block captains, and community stakeholders in Camden, NJ and Philadelphia, PA to nominate vacant lots, distressed properties, or neighborhood blocks for structured review. Through our community-centered intake process, we evaluate properties for blight reduction, neighborhood revitalization, and attainable housing redevelopment potential.
If you know of a vacant property, unsafe structure, or underutilized lot that is impacting your neighborhood, you can submit it for evaluation through our formal review process.
Why Nominate a Property or Block?
Structured Review
Every nomination undergoes zoning analysis, ownership screening, and preliminary feasibility review.
Community-Centered Evaluation
We assess alignment with neighborhood priorities and redevelopment impact potential.
Transparent Process
Submitters receive confirmation and follow-up if a property advances to further review stages.
How the Nomination Process Works
Step 1 – Submit Property or Block
Provide the property address, description of the issue, and contact information for follow-up.
Step 2 – Initial Screening
We review zoning designation, ownership status, and preliminary redevelopment feasibility.
Step 3 – Community Fit Evaluation
We evaluate alignment with SCCDC program capacity and neighborhood revitalization priorities.
Step 4 – Follow-Up
If viable, we contact the submitter regarding next steps and potential community engagement.
How Nominations Align with Our Programs
Nominated properties may be evaluated under one or more SCCDC initiatives:
• Pillar 1 – Neighborhood Revitalization & Blight Reduction
• Pillar 2 – Attainable Housing Development & Preservation
• Pillar 3 – Community Development Education & Engagement
Community Blight Reporting & Property Review in Camden and Philadelphia
SCCDC’s nomination intake supports structured property review in neighborhoods experiencing vacancy, blight, or underinvestment. Our process complements municipal code enforcement efforts and focuses on long-term redevelopment potential rather than temporary remediation.
Residents in targeted ZIP codes are encouraged to participate in identifying properties that may benefit from stabilization, redevelopment planning, or community engagement programming.
Help Identify the Next Community Transformation
Submit a nomination today to support neighborhood revitalization in Camden and Philadelphia.
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