Mt. Vernon Manor II, an affordable housing construction project, has recently been completed in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 19. The project includes 46 apartments (five one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom, and five three-bedroom), all of which are Energy Star certified to ensure low utility and operating costs for the residents. In addition, each apartment has its own washer & dryer, central air conditioning, and video camera doorbell entry system.

The project is a continuation of the We Are Mantua! neighborhood plan created by the nonprofit organization Mt. Vernon Manor, Inc. and other community stakeholders to preserve affordable housing options in this rapidly changing neighborhood. It was funded by Philadelphia’s Division of Housing and Community Development and Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency preservation tax credits. 

The first phase of the We Are Mantua! plan, which was completed in October 2013, consisted of renovation of 75 apartment units in five buildings near 33rd/34th and Wallace Streets.

More information about both projects and how to apply for affordable housing in this community, is available here.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the corner of 34th and Wallace.