Senator Hughes Announces Over $16M for Community Development and Growth in the 7thSenatorial District

Senator Hughes Announces Over $16M for Community Development and Growth in the 7thSenatorial District

November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $16 million dollars in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for a number of projects throughout Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grants will fund several initiatives to further develop and grow community spaces in the 7^th Senatorial District including the Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia Youth Basketball, and the Urban League of Philadelphia's West Philadelphia satellite location.

"We have community leaders and organizations who are doing tremendous work to build up our neighborhoods and create spaces that provide education, affordable housing and new economic opportunities for the area," said Senator Hughes. "These funds are powering their work and the vision we all have for Philadelphia and Montgomery County."

The following projects in the 7^th Senatorial District were awarded RACP grants in this round of funding:

• AIM Institute for Learning and Research Redevelopment Expansion 3
• 3.0 University Places Ben Franklin Inno and Comm Impact Ctr III
• 3151 Market Street
• Amina Ocean
• Chamounix Stables Refurbishment and Indoor Riding Arena Build
• Cobbs Creek Stream Restoration II
• Commercial - 3601 Haverford Avenue II
• Mann Center for the Performing Arts 50th Anniversary
• Monell Center - Taste and Smell Research II
• Philadelphia Zoo Bear Country
• Skyview Senior Apartments - The Mill
• Urban League of Philadelphia West Phila Satellite Location
• West Philadelphia Corps 5501 Market St
• Westpark Redevelopment 2024
• Wistar Institute Center for Advanced Therapeutics
• Youth Development and Community Empowerment Center in North Philadelphia IV
• Enon Security and Safety Perimeter and Facility

A full list of grant recipients can be found online.