Join the Germantown and Fulton Campus Coalition for an update on the future of the former Germantown High School and Fulton Elementary School buildings. The property owner is CONFIRMED to be in attendance and will present about the redevelopment project. Attend the meeting to get accurate information, learn how you can participate, and have a say in what happens here. We, the Coalition, recognize this is VERY short notice but were not given much choice. Please spread the word.
Meeting Date: Monday, May 6, 6pm – 8pm
Location: 47 E Haines Street, Janes Memorial United Methodist Church
Meeting Agenda:
- Hear from the owner of the school buildings.
- Get to know the development team.
- Ask questions. Get answers. Clear the air.
- Hear from representatives of the Germantown and Fulton Campus Coalition and learn about the next steps for the community.
Stay informed.
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This meeting is hosted by Germantown and Fulton Campus Coalition – A coalition with representatives from 25+ faith-based, community, and civic organizations.
More on this important development
What about the Sheriff’s Sale?
Regarding the previously announced Sheriff’s Sale of some of the parcels that make up the school campuses, our understanding is that the sale has been postponed. We expect to learn more about this at the May 6 meeting. Listings are searchable on this web app.
The parcels that were listed for the May 15, 2019 Sheriff’s Sale are:
5915-41 GERMANTOWN AVE, 19144
61-71 E HAINES ST, 19144
60-86 E HAINES ST, 19144
This parcel listed for the June 19, 2019 sale is:
56-58 E HAINES ST, 19144
Recent news about this issue
- Seven vacant schools still on the auction block 5 years later in Philly
May 2, 2019 | Philadelphia Tribune - Germantown High a sad sign of Philly’s building neglect | Opinion
May 1, 2019 | Philadelphia Inquirer - Kenney grilled on gun violence, gentrification at Germantown mayoral debate
April 29, 2019 | WHYY - First their school closed. Then its redeveloper ghosted. Now, Germantown residents say they’ve had enough.
April 23, 2019 | Philadelphia Inquirer - Proposed commercial development of Germantown High School sparks public outcry from neighbors
April 5, 2019 | Chestnut Hill Local - Jannie Blackwell helped a developer get city land. Now he’s hosting a fundraiser for her.
April 3, 2019 | WHYY - Why did a shuttered Germantown school sell for a fraction of its value? Neighbors haven’t heard a peep from the developer since he bought the building.
March 20, 2019 | WHYY’s Billy Penn
Development timeline (last updated Feb. 26)
A comprehensive timeline and update on the proposed redevelopment project is available at germantownunitedcdc.org. For those who may not be aware of the recent news, or history of the properties, this will help bring you up to speed. Access additional images, learn about the school closures, and community engagement thus far.
