Logan Triangle, a long-vacant area in North Philadelphia, may soon become a major hub for housing manufacturing. The 30-acre site has remained undeveloped since the 1980s due to environmental contamination. However, city officials now see an opportunity for large-scale redevelopment.
On January 21, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a proposal to bring modular housing factories to the Logan Triangle site. According to the mayor, Philadelphia already has the resources needed to lead regional housing manufacturing. As a result, the administration plans to repurpose the vacant land for production-focused development.
To move the initiative forward, the Department of Planning and Development was directed to issue a formal Request for Information. This step officially launches the search for development partners. Additionally, the process will gather insight on design, operations, and financing models.
Meanwhile, the proposed factories would create new jobs and support affordable housing production. Specifically, the project aligns with the Parker administration’s H.O.M.E. initiative. This program aims to create and preserve 30,000 housing units across Philadelphia.
According to city leadership, innovative proposals are being encouraged to ensure long-term success. Ultimately, the project is intended to transform unused land into a sustainable housing pipeline while strengthening the local economy.
*Article courtesy of NBC Philadelphia
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