Update 10/31/19: The Maplewood Mall Reconstruction project groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Oct. 31st has been canceled due to the weather. 

The City of Philadelphia is rebuilding the roadway, sidewalks, and plazas of Maplewood Mall. A ceremonial groundbreaking for Maplewood Mall Reconstruction project will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2:30pm. This is a public event, and elected and City officials will be in attendance.

Germantown United CDC has setup a Maplewood Mall Reconstruction project page for the community where you can find up-to-date information on the project. The media advisory from the Mayor’s Office of Communications follows below.

MEDIA ADVISORY
Groundbreaking Kicks Off Maplewood Mall Reconstruction
Central Germantown’s popular meeting place gets a makeover
WHO: City officials, Germantown residents, and Maplewood Mall business owners come together to kick off the Maplewood Mall reconstruction project. The rehabilitated mall will contribute to the revitalization of Central Germantown and serve as a gathering space for all community members.
Speakers:
  • Mayor Jim Kenney
  • Councilmember Cindy Bass
  • Anne Fadullon, Director of Planning and Development, City of Philadelphia
  • A local business owner

WHAT: The mall improvements are part of the City’s ongoing investment in Germantown. Renovations include new seating, pedestrian lights, sidewalks with street trees, landscaping, bicycle racks and public art. The roadway will be reconstructed and new water mains installed. The project will help to increase customers for Maplewood businesses and create employment opportunities for residents.

WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Intersection of Maplewood Mall and Armat Street, between Germantown Avenue and Greene Street

DETAILS: This event is open to the public and the press.

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View GUCDC’s Maplewood Mall Reconstruction project page >>