About PARC

Board of Directors

PETER ANGELIDES

CHAIRMAN

Peter Angelides is principal of Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) and a member of the teaching faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Angelides has high-level expertise in both economics and city planning, and assists clients in real estate, transportation, local and regional government, and other areas related to urban economics and policy. Peter recently chaired the Incentives Committee of Philadelphia’s Historic Preservation Task Force. Peter holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science and a PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota. In addition to PARC, Peter is active in the Urban Land Institute, the Design Advocacy Group, The Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance, and the Development Workshop.

ALEX FELDMAN

MEMBER

Alex Feldman is a Managing Director at U3 Advisors. Passionate about cities, Alex has led a number of the firm’s engagement providing expertise in strategic planning, economic development, campus edge planning, and real estate strategy since joining U3 Advisors in 2009. Alex earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. He received a Masters Degree in City Design and Social Science from the London School of Economics, as well as a Masters in Architecture and a Certificate in Real Estate Development from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining U3 Advisors, Alex worked with KPF Architects in London and New York City, working on large- scale master planning and design projects in Moscow, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong.

LAURA SLUTSKY

MEMBER

Laura Slutsky is an Associate Director at Guidehouse in the Housing and Community Solutions practice, located in Philadelphia. She supports public-sector and commercial clients nationwide on housing policy and programs, affordable housing finance, grants management, and community investment strategies. Laura has over fifteen years of public and nonprofit experience in housing, community development, disaster recovery, and sustainability. She led the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Philadelphia District Council for six years, serving as a convener and thought leader on key land use, real estate, and community impact issues. Laura returned to her native Philadelphia from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, where she developed and managed a portfolio of preservation finance programs, transactions and policy initiatives. Laura has significant federal and local experience managing housing and community development projects, large scale programs and policy issues including serving in Mayor Bloomberg's Office of Housing Recovery Operations as Deputy Director for Policy and Strategic Partnerships and as an Obama Presidential Appointee at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Laura holds a master's degree in Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government at Penn, and a bachelor's degree from Cornell.

DIMITRIA DAVENPORT

MEMBER

Dimitria is a seasoned excutive with over 25 years in the financial services industry advocating, equipping and empowering people to acheive financial success. She currently serves as the Vice President of Community Banking and Compliance at United Bank of Philadelphia. Her passion for community development extends beyond her work at United Bank. Dimitria is an advocate for financial and physical wellness. She is actively involved with Black Girls Run (BGR) where she served in a leadership position and currently serves as a Run Coordinator helping transform the lives of woman who are seeking to make wellness a way of life. She maintains several board affiliations including The African American Chamber of Commerce and The City School. Dimitria earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from West Chester University.

DAVID GOLDFARB

MEMBER

David Goldfarb is a financial systems developer who is a member of Passyunk Square Civic Association.

JENNIFER DOUGHERTY

MEMBER

Jennifer is a life-long Philadelphia and lives in East Passyunk Square with her husband, son and two cats. Jen works in the Strategic Planning & Analysis Department at SEPTA where she serves as liaison with municipalities, planning commissions and community organizations. She also works on various large planning efforts including the Cycle Transit Plan, Trolley Modernization, and Comprehensive Bus Network Redesign. Prior to joining SEPTA in 2013, Jennifer worked at the Philadelphia City Planning Commission for seven years as a community planner specializing in civic engagement and comprehensive planning. Jen is also the Chair of Feet First Philly, Philadelphia's pedestrian advocacy group.

DARREN FAVA

MEMBER

Darren Fava is a member of the East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association and serves on the zoning committee.

SARAH ANTON

MEMBER

Sarah Anton is the former President of Passyunk Square Civic Association. She grew up in the Philadelphia area and has lived in Passyunk Square since 2003. She became actively involved in the civic association in 2012 and has since helped manage the Beautification Committee and the area Tree Tender group. She served as liaison for neighborhood projects such as PWD's Soak It Up Adoption program and Mural Arts installations, helped organize teams to care for Passyunk Gardens and the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center permaculture garden, and served as the PSCA Treasurer. Sarah also serves on the Advisory Committee for Capitolo Playground.

MARIA SOURBEER

MEMBER

Maria Sourbeer has made a career out of bridging the gap between her capabilities as an architect/developer and her responsibilities as a community member. She believes that a beautiful and well-designed space has a positive influence on a basic human level. She's carried this idea through from her experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer, to her current position as Senior Vice President of Development for Mosaic Development Partners.

ANDREW STOBER

MEMBER

Staff

ALEX BALLOON

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Alex Balloon is the third executive director of the Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation. He has worked in Philadelphia neighborhood development for more than 10 years, with a focus on commercial corridor revitalization. Prior to joining PARC, Alex was the executive director at an award-winning Main Street program in the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia. He has a master's degree in historic preservation and urban redevelopment from the University of Pennsylvania. Alex is a Certified Main Street America Revitalization Professional (MSARP).