Tacony SWOT

SWOT ANALYSIS RESULTS
27 October 2008

STRENGTHS
Historic Fabric & Continuity of Fabric (10 +1)
Urban form, Neighborhood character, Walkability (6+2+3)
Industrial infrastructure (7)
Transportation access and Proximity to Philadelphia (4+2)
also: Parks, Green spaces, Tree lined streets

WEAKNESSES
Lack of local employment and Population loss (8+2)
Inappropriate building alterations (6)
Absentee landlords (6)
Lack of police presence; non-violent crime& prostitution) (4+3+1)
Underutilized and Vacant industrial buildings (3+2)
also: Underutilized waterfront

OPPORTUNITIES
Branding Disston neighborhood as historic company town (12)
Developable space in waterfront industrial area (11)
Commercial development for Torresdale, Longshore & unmet needs (5+2+3)
Adaptability of industrial buildings on waterfront (7)
Variety of building stock – small spaces for new businesses (4+1)
also: Waterfront location

THREATS
Demolition of industrial, property Speculation, waterfront development (8+3+3)
Deferred maintenance of industrial properties (6)
Deferred maintenance of residential properties, lack of code enforcement (3+3)
Lack of preservation education (6)
Challenges to commercial dev.:econ. incentive, stability, evening hrs (2+2+2)