Social Justice Focus

Mantua Square

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

KSK Architects Planners Historians, Inc. provided complete architectural and engineering services for Mantua Square in West Philadelphia, the redevelopment of the former Mantua Hall high-rise public housing project. The development of 101 new rental walk up apartments in three-story buildings surrounding private secure parking and a landscaped park also includes street level commercial space, a community room and managerial office.

Temple North 16th Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19121

Philadelphia Free Library Central Branch- Green Roof

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

The Central Library is a four story building located on Logan Cirle at 19th and Vine Street in Philadelphia. Philadelphia's first municipal green roof is approximately 5,000sf divided into two areas which flank either side of the central roof terrace. The green roof installation was completed at a cost of $ 200,000. The green roof is an extensive design with some semi-intensive areas in the 6” to 12” soil depth range with over 5,400 sedum plantings.

Mercy Family Center

1939 W Venango St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc. (MNM) is a 501 (C) (3) not for profit organization that has served the Tioga neighborhood of North Philadelphia for over 25 years. It is the only social service provider in one of the most neglected sections of Philadelphia. The Ministries’ programs were developed in partnership with Tioga’s residents in order to address their needs.

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