  
Frankford Avenue reaches out to those willing to engage in the diverse culture of the adjacent neighborhoods. Sustainable, green building is valued by individuals and families and is considered an asset to these communities. Strong neighborhood groups demonstrate the willingness of residents and businesses to be involved in the development of the corridor and the surrounding blocks. The mixed-use building stock and open industrial spaces are conducive for live/work lifestyles.NKCDC provides housing counseling and homebuyer assistance for both first-time homebuyers and those considering another purchase. Various workshops are held to educate individuals on financing options, credit repair and even basic household budgeting. Local developers and community organizations work to convert abandoned homes and vacant land into a diverse array of housing options for Philadelphians. The Arts Corridor plan has resulted in significant private investments and new developments. In 2005 over 50 properties were sold just along Frankford Ave, many of which are either to be new commercial or living spaces. Coral Street Arts House provides 27 units of live/work space for artists. Built as an Economic Development and housing initiative in 2005 to provide affordable options for living and working in the neighborhood. The artists that currently live in Coral Street include painters, actors, writers, photographers, graphic designers and more. Activities at Coral Street include exhibitions a couple times a year, workshops on issues that face artists in their professional careers and fun events for the community. Coral Street hosted the tile workshops for the Mural Arts Program and helped complete a mural in our neighborhood. Coral Street artists have also participated in other community arts projects such as temporary murals and benches for Frankford Ave.For more information about Coral Street Arts House, please contact Laura Semmelroth at 215-739-0310 (lsemmelroth@nkcdc.org).download Application for Admission
New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC)
2515 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125
phone: 215.427.0350
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