Project
planners, LGBT-civil rights pioneers and public officials will mark the
start of construction on Philadelphia’s LGBT-friendly low-income senior
housing complex, the first urban project of its kind, located in the
heart of the Philadelphia Gayborhood. The $19.5 million dmhFund and
Pennrose Properties venture, set to be completed by the end of 2013,
received funding from a mix of city, state and federal resources.
The six-story building will feature 56 one-bedroom units, with a
5,000 square-foot enclosed courtyard, along with generous multi-purpose
spaces to be shared by residents and the larger community. The plans
also include nearly 2,000 square feet of rentable ground floor retail
space with substantial frontage along 13th Street. The transformation
from a Redevelopment Authority property into an attractive, well-lighted
residence adds to the ongoing revitalization of the 13th
Street corridor. The location also allows residents to be an integral
part of the community and take advantage of services offered by LGBT
resources in the neighborhood.
