Building Philadelphia’s Housing Future
Committed to Building the Homes Philadelphia Needs
Creating affordable housing in Philadelphia is a long, intricate process shaped by funding cycles, regulatory requirements, and extensive coordination. JKRP embraces these challenges and works closely with partners such as PHA and PHFA to help move projects forward. Our goal is simple: bring high-quality affordable units to the families who need them most. We pursue these opportunities with intention because accessible housing strengthens communities.
Our Role in Affordable Housing
Affordable housing requires more than design. It requires an experienced partner who understands how to navigate timing, funding sources, community priorities, and long-term stakeholder collaboration. JKRP supports clients at every stage, helping projects advance through the complexities of agency processes and keeping developments positioned for successful completion.
We seek out opportunities to contribute to Philadelphia’s affordable housing supply and work closely with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and development teams to ensure these projects can be built and occupied.
How We Support Successful Projects
Agency coordination
We collaborate with PHA, PHFA, and city agencies to align project needs with funding requirements and approval pathways.
Strategic facilitation
We help teams address process-driven challenges such as permitting, sequencing, community engagement, and regulatory timelines.
Experience with long project cycles
Affordable housing development moves through many phases. Our team supports clients from early planning through completion.
Community impact focus
We approach each project with a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods and expanding access to stable, high-quality housing.
Recent Affordable Housing Completions
As Philadelphia works toward its goal of adding 30,000 new housing units, projects such as 2112 Ridge Ave and Sharswood 6A demonstrate the impact of long-term collaboration among public agencies and development partners. JKRP is proud to support work that contributes to the city’s broader housing future.
2112 Ridge Ave
Supportive Housing for Young Adults
Located in the Sharswood neighborhood, 2112 Ridge Ave is a new 36-unit supportive housing community developed by the Philadelphia Housing Authority to serve young adults exiting foster care or experiencing housing insecurity. The building includes one- and two-bedroom units and community spaces such as a multipurpose room, computer lab, food pantry, and offices for on-site supportive services. The project reflects the level of coordination required across public agencies, service providers, and community partners, and serves as a model for meeting the city’s evolving housing needs.
(Completed 2025)
Learn more about the community impact of 2112 Ridge Ave.
Sharswood 6A
Neighborhood-Scale Renewal
Part of the Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhood initiative, Sharswood 6A represents a major milestone in a long-term neighborhood transformation effort led by the Philadelphia Housing Authority. This phase advances the broader vision for affordable housing, economic opportunity, green space, and community investment across North Philadelphia. The project highlights the multi-year planning, stakeholder collaboration, and agency coordination that define successful affordable housing development.
(Completed 2025)
Learn more about the revitalization of the Sharswood neighborhood.
Why Affordable Housing Matters
Stable, affordable homes create stronger communities. They support economic mobility, improve neighborhood health, and offer long-term benefits for families and the city as a whole. We believe that investing in affordable housing is essential to Philadelphia’s future, and we are committed to being part of the solution.
Visit our residential portfolio to see more of our affordable housing work.
