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Old Thriftway Site Gets Approval for Construction

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A large mixed-use development is moving forward at 5113 Frankford Avenue in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-story, 196,600-square-foot modular detached building combining retail, healthcare, and residential uses, with the latter comprising a total of 132 dwelling units (including 80 designated affordable units). Wulff Architects serves as the project designer, with Domus listed as the contractor.

Construction costs for the development are listed at approximately $35.6 million, which includes $34.9 million allocated to general construction and $650,000 for excavation work.

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Frankford Transportation Center Transit-Oriented Development

From the Frankford CDC newsletter:

The Frankford Transportation Center Transit-Oriented Development at Frankford and Pratt is on schedule to begin demolition and construction later this year! You can look forward to 114 affordable apartments, ranging from studios to 3-bedroom units; a new supermarket; and a 40,000 sq. ft. City health center.

On June 5, 2025, Philadelphia City Council voted to approve funding of the health center project up to $21 million! We want to thank our councilperson, Quetcy Lozada, for her unwavering support of this project and sponsorship of the bill.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Frankford Transportation Center Transit-Oriented Development

From the Frankford Community Development Corporation:

The Frankford Transportation Center Transit-Oriented Development at Frankford and Pratt is on schedule to begin demolition and construction later this year! You can look forward to 132 affordable apartments, ranging from studios to 3-bedroom units; a new supermarket; and a 40,000 sq. ft. City health center.

On June 5, 2025, Philadelphia City Council voted to approve funding of the health center project up to $21 million! We want to thank our councilperson, Quetcy Lozada, for her unwavering support of this project and sponsorship of the bill.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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4912 Griscom Street New Housing

You are invited to Project HOME’s community info session about the upcoming new affordable housing project at 4912 Griscom Street on December 10, from 4:30pm to 5:45pm, at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church in Philadelphia, with snacks and beverages provided.

4912 Griscom from Google Maps