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Spak Group, the West Philly real estate company behind WADE Flats, a new housing development at the intersection of 53rd St. and Whitby Ave., is sponsoring a new mural in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia. The mural will be located on the entirety of the 5300 Whitby Avenue Bridge and Spak Group is inviting all interested neighbors to participate in its creation process, which includes planning, design, production and celebration.

The first step in this process will take place Thursday, March 17, at a community meeting which will be held at the New Testament Church of God at 935 S. 53rd St., beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and does not require an RSVP or reservation.

The meeting is a part of Spak Group’s monthly info sessions where members of the community are invited to learn more about the WADE Flats development. The meetings provide the community with a direct link to the entire team developing and constructing the Flats. Community members can expect to obtain information on construction schedules and development milestones, ask and receive real-time answers to their questions as well as provide feedback.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday every month at 6:30 p.m. and rotate between two local organizations:

• New Testament Church of God (935 S. 53rd St): March, May, July, September, November

• Conquers Community Center (5200 Whitby Ave.): April, June, August, October, December