Committee Directory
Here is a listing of the standing SHCA Committees:
Zoning And Historic Preservation
Advocates for the preservation and restoration of Society Hill’s historic buildings and pursues the community’s interest concerning zoning issues. It entertains presentations from developers, monitors residential and commercial applications for zoning variances and reports to the Board on issues that affect the historic integrity of Society Hill.
Finance
Monitors the SHCA finances and administers its operating budget.
Legal
Provides legal advice to the SHCA Officers and its Board of Directors.
Safe and Sound
Deals with traffic, trash, crime and quality of life issues. It informs residents of any criminal incidents in Society Hill through a weekly crime report and collaborates with the 6th District Police.
Membership
Works to increase membership in the SHCA.
Nominating And Elections
Handles the nomination and election process for the annual election of the SHCA Officers and Directors held in May of each year.
Communications and Outreach
Ats to promote and inform membership regarding the activities of the SHCA.
Clean and Beautiful
- Clean-Up Days: Organizes spring and fall neighborhood clean-up days.
- Tree Tending: A subsidy program for tree maintenance, removal, and new plantings. The committee also works with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to provide free street trees when available.
- “Fix the Brix”: A subsidy program to assist homeowners to repair their brick sidewalks.
Here is a listing of the current SHCA Ad Hoc Committees for special projects:
Foglietta Plaza
Seeks to develop and implement a redesign of Foglietta Plaza at Front and Spruce Streets.
McCall School
Collaborates with McCall School and administers donations from SHCA members earmarked for the school.
South Street Reimagined
Supports the efforts to improve South Street.