- Client: Wilkinsburg Community Ministry
- Neighborhood: Wilkinsburg
- Address: 704 Wood Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
- Timeline: July 2022 – August 2023
Wilkinsburg Community Ministry (WCM) was referred to Neighborhood Allies’ Social Impact Design program via the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC) for design services and grant support. WCDC operates a Façade Renovations Program that allows commercial properties located within Wilkinsburg’s Central Business District to receive grants up to $5,000 to improve their exterior facades. Neighborhood Allies provided in-kind architectural services to support the grant application.
Services:
- Architectural design
- Engagement/Facilitation
- Rendering
- Project Coordination
- Cost Estimating
Project Outcomes:
- Small businesses supported: 3
- Orgs with increased capacity: 1
- TA hours provided: 157
- Community building events organized: 4
- Number of residents engaged: 30
Supporters
Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation
Check out a sneak peek of our final design!
The Team:
Tamara Emswiler
Senior Program Manager for Social Impact Design
at Neighborhood Allies
Jordan Swartz
Project Manager, Social Impact Designer at Neighborhood Allies
