A large number of school properties were recently closed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  St. Alice School in Upper Darby was one of them.  Thanks to Nolan Properties, the former school and community center were purchased, gutted and converted to 53 units of affordable senior housing for seniors aged 62 and older. The site enjoys […]

The NewCourtland at Allegheny Campus in North Philadelphia serves a community of seniors with low incomes and diverse levels of physical and healthcare needs.  In addition to the apartments on the campus, there is a LIFE Center. A LIFE center seeks to support as many seniors as possible in their own homes via a comprehensive […]

Mission First Housing makes it their business to provide safe and affordable housing for the most vulnerable populations.   In the case of the Parkside, there was also the effort to preserve historic, grand Victorian-era homes that were in close proximity to Fairmount Park.  Mission First gutted and modernized the interiors of these stately buildings and […]

There is a great need for veterans’ housing nationally.  Tens of thousands of veterans are homeless and live out on the street.  In Chester County the problem is exacerbated by high housing costs.  Even with assistance, many residents cannot afford a one bedroom apartment. The Housing Authority of Chester County worked with affordable housing developer […]