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Economic Development

Port Richmond Business Alliance

The Collaborative provides design consultations to store owners applying for grants and loans to improve their storefront facades. Candidates for consultations are identified by community development corporations and business associations, who recruit store owners on their corridors to participate. The Collaborative focused on business staples throughout Port Richmond including a bank, a funeral home, a café, two bars, and a florist.

  • Storefront windows and sidewalk seating at Donna's Bar
  • Paint palette for the Reilly-Rakowski Funeral Home
  • Storefront facade improvements Port Richmond Savings Bank
  • Storefront facade improvements for J & L Corner Bar
  • Storefront facade improvements for Bee's Flower Shop
  • Storefront facade improvements for Hinge, a neighborhood cafe
Volunteer Design Team

Ana Pena

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Architectural Designer

“It was rewarding to see our clients willing to take further action to bring the project to life.”

Pennsauken, New Jersey

Caroline Wineburg

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Architectural Designer
Brooklyn, New York

Jeffrey Brummer

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Architect, Registered

"​I feel that I have grown so much professionally by participating in the Collaborative over the years. My experiences have shaped how I design for the better."

Jeffrey Brummer Architects
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Haddon Township, New Jersey

Kyle Roller

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Cost Estimator
Dharam Consulting
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sara Pettit

"I have learned so much from my teammates, the wonderful folks at the Collaborative, and the clients. I have connected with people that I might not have been able to meet otherwise."

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Reflects volunteers' profession and firm at time of Design Grant
Project Title
Port Richmond Business Alliance: Storefront Facade Improvements for Port Richmond
Sponsoring Nonprofit
New Kensington Community Development Corporation
Address
Richmond St., E. Allegheny Ave, Somerset St.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Neighborhood
Port Richmond
Bridesburg/Kensington/Richmond
Volunteer Hours
170
Value of Pro Bono Services
$17,350
Design Grant Completed
May 02, 2017
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