Ruth Williams House

Located only a few blocks from Temple University in Philadelphia’s Glenwood section, this affordable, five-story residential development at the corner of North Broad Street and Boston Street in Philadelphia, PA contains a total of 88 units for individuals who are homeless, formerly homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as for low-income members of the community. The project features a variety of resident amenities including a large outdoor space providing a quiet escape from the bustle of the surrounding city. The building also contains over 2,000 square feet of retail space on the first floor, a space that can be occupied by local business to help revitalize the street and enhance the commercial fabric of the neighborhood.

This development is LEED® Silver certified and also meets Enterprise Green Communities Criteria and ENERGY STAR® Multifamily High Rise requirements. The apartments have achieved a HERS 45 rating, which is well beyond the typical energy efficiency levels for affordable housing in this market. By creating a development that is highly sustainable and offers many supportive amenities for residents, Project HOME can more readily serve the City’s most vulnerable residents with safe, beautiful, efficient, and permanent supportive housing.