Gov Shapiro Invests More Than $122 Million in 129 Projects in Southeastern PA | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that his Administration is investing $124,453,398 in 129 projects across Southeastern Pennsylvania through the Commonwealth's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). This investment reflects the Governor's commitment to strengthening Pennsylvania communities and driving regional economic development through key cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects.

The investments are part of a broader statewide commitment of nearly $445 million supporting 356 projects across Pennsylvania aimed at creating jobs, improving infrastructure, strengthening public safety, and driving long-term economic growth in communities across the Commonwealth.

RACP, administered by the Governor's Office of the Budget, is a reimbursement grant program that supports essential design, acquisition, and construction projects across the Commonwealth. The program funds projects with regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, promoting economic growth, creating jobs, increasing tax revenue, and contributing to vibrant, resilient communities.

"Every day, my Administration is focused on getting stuff done for the good people of Pennsylvania - and we're proud to support hundreds of projects across the Commonwealth that will create jobs, strengthen our economy, and deliver real results for our communities," said Governor Shapiro. "Through this round of RACP investments, my Administration is investing nearly $445 million in projects to revitalize communities, create more opportunity, and drive long-term growth. Pennsylvania is open for business, and we will continue working with the private sector, nonprofits, and organized labor to make our Commonwealth a leader in economic development, job creation, and innovation."

Governor Shapiro has made it a priority to ensure government operates at the speed of business. For the first time in nearly a decade, the Shapiro Administration modernized and streamlined the RACP application process - launching an easier-to-use website, simplifying application requirements, and rolling out a new e-grants system to make the process faster and more accessible for applicants across the state.

In 2024, Governor Shapiro announced $600 million supporting over 400 projects across Pennsylvania through RACP. Including today's announcement, since Governor Shapiro took office, more than $1.05 billion in RACP investments are supporting 767 projects statewide - helping move key development projects forward in local communities across Pennsylvania.

Over the last three years, Governor Shapiro has been laser-focused on strengthening Pennsylvania's economy and growing our workforce - and it's working. Since taking office, the Governor has made Pennsylvania more competitive, attracting over $41 billion in private-sector investment while creating over 24,000 good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth, and earning national recognition.

• Pennsylvania is the only state in the Northeast with a growing economy, based on analysis done by Moody's Analytics, and the region's top state for business, according to CNBC.
• Last year, according to a new analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Commonwealth ranked third in the nation for job growth.
• Area Development ranked Pennsylvania among the top 20 "Best States for Business" - the only Northeastern state to make the list - and placed the Commonwealth in the top 10 for "Site Readiness Programs."
• Site Selection Magazine named Pennsylvania one of the top business climates in the nation.

The projects funded through this round of RACP grants build on that progress and span every corner of the state, encompassing initiatives in infrastructure, cultural facilities, civic centers, and historical sites. Each project was selected for its potential to contribute to Pennsylvania's economy and quality of life, making a lasting difference for the communities and people of the Commonwealth.

A full list of projects is available on RACP's website, including these investments:

Bucks County

• Radcliffe Street: $1 million to redevelop 109 Radcliffe Street in Bristol into a family entertainment complex, transforming a long-vacant property through full structural renovation, accessibility upgrades, and new building systems to revitalize a key downtown site.
• Bensalem Township Energy Efficiency: $1 million to support roof replacement and solar energy system upgrades at a municipal administration building.
• Department of Public Works Yard: $500,000 to support demolition, reconstruction, and expansion of public works facilities.
• DiaVac Biotech Expansion: $500,000 to support laboratory and cleanroom expansion for biotechnology operations, including specialized systems and infrastructure upgrades.
• Doylestown Waste Recycling Facility: $750,000 to support demolition and reconstruction of a recycling facility with upgraded sorting, processing, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Dublin Diner Redevelopment: $1 million to support full redevelopment of a commercial property through structural renovation and site improvements.
• Falls Township Fire Company: $500,000 to support major renovation and modernization of a fire company facility, including structural and systems upgrades.
• Friends Village Styer Campus: $1 million to support critical infrastructure and building envelope improvements at a senior living campus, including roofing, HVAC, and fire suppression upgrades.
• Levittown Bristol Pike: $1 million to construct Phase II of the Levittown Bristol Pike redevelopment, preparing a shovel-ready industrial/logistics site with full infrastructure, grading, and utility improvements to support future commercial development and job creation.
• Oscar Hammerstein Museum: $1 million to support redevelopment of a historic site into an ADA-compliant museum and education center with exhibition space, classrooms, and visitor amenities.
• Pennsbury SD High School Campus: $500,000 to support consolidation of two school facilities into a single comprehensive high school campus.
• PlayaRaya Campus: $750,000 to support campus expansion through construction of a new multi-level building, site improvements, and enhanced recreational amenities.
• River Crossing YMCA Childcare Center: $500,000 to support installation of accessible playground and outdoor safety improvements for childcare services.
• Shenandoah Woods: $1 million to support transformation of a former Navy housing site into a public recreation and education space with trails, landscaping, and community amenities.

Chester County

• Concept School Renovations: $350,000 to support campus renovations including new classrooms, updated common spaces, and exterior improvements.
• Downingtown Boro Municipal Facilities: $700,000 to support construction and modernization upgrades across multiple borough government and public works facilities.
• Chester County: $1.95 million to construct a new 24/7 East Vincent Township EMS Station, improving emergency response capacity and providing a modern, fully ADA-compliant facility to support regional ambulance and 911 services.
• Goshen Fire Company: $800,254 to support expansion of fire company facilities through construction of a new apparatus bay, systems upgrades, and site improvements.
• Londonderry Twp Municipal Bldg: $200,000 to support municipal building renovations and ADA-compliant additions to expand office, storage, and public meeting space.
• Paoli Hospital Perinatal: $850,000 to support expansion of perinatal care facilities with new treatment rooms, clinical spaces, and patient-centered support areas.
• Schuylkill Township Municipal Complex: $800,000 to support additions and renovations expanding police, administrative, and public meeting facilities.

Delaware County

• Chester Upland Athletic Complex: $1.5 million to support construction of a new athletic complex with training facilities, grandstands, track, turf field, and parking.
• Eastern University Walton Hall: $500,000 to support accessibility improvements through construction of a new elevator.
• Elwyn Specialized Inpatient Unit: $500,000 to support renovations creating upgraded inpatient treatment spaces with accessibility and infrastructure improvements.
• Fenimore Woods Park: $700,000 to support major park improvements including renovations, parking rehabilitation, accessible pathways, and landscaping.
• Mercy Catholic Patient Area: $300,000 to support modernization of patient care rooms and clinical support spaces.
• Monroe Energy Infrastructure Upgrade: $500,000 to support installation of upgraded cooling infrastructure to improve energy efficiency and capacity.
• Neumann University Hockey Rink: $500,000 to support construction of a new two-rink ice arena with athletic, academic, and community-use spaces.
• Philadelphia Union Sportsplex: $3.5 million to develop the Philadelphia Union Sportsplex, a major regional athletic complex featuring multiple turf fields, indoor training facilities, performance and strength centers, and multipurpose sports and community space.
• Reese Center Regional Emergency: $500,000 to support modernization of building systems to establish a regional emergency management headquarters.
• Riddle Hospital Emergency Facility: $4 million to construct a new outpatient emergency facility at Riddle Hospital, expanding access to advanced emergency, imaging, and specialty care services including trauma, stroke, and cardiac treatment capabilities.
• Trainer Borough Community Center: $300,000 to support construction of a new community center.
• Widener University Lathem Hall: $2.5 million to support major renovations and site upgrades to modernize an academic facility.
• Worrall ES Renovation: $500,000 to support comprehensive school renovations including building systems upgrades and accessibility improvements.

Montgomery County

• ACC-PALM Senior Center: $500,000 to support construction of a new community center with a gymnasium, flexible programming space, and park improvements.
• AIM Academy Window Replacement: $250,000 to support replacement of school windows with upgraded energy-efficient aluminum windows.
• Camp Rainbow: $500,000 to support renovations and infrastructure upgrades across camp facilities.
• Douglass Administration Bldg: $1 million to support major municipal building renovations, including systems upgrades, accessibility improvements, and expanded public meeting space.
• Elmwood Park Zoo North America Exhibit: $5 million to construct a new North America Exhibit at Elmwood Park Zoo, expanding major animal habitats and visitor attractions with bison, wolves, and other native species to enhance regional tourism and education.
• Gwynedd Mercy Univ Academic Facilities: $250,000 to support academic facility renovations including HVAC upgrades, accessibility improvements, and auditorium modernization.
• Heart of Miquon: $250,000 to support construction of a new library and classroom building with modern learning and community spaces.
• Jenkintown School District: $500,000 to support campus infrastructure improvements including drainage, accessibility, security, and new community gathering spaces.
• Lower Gwynedd Public Works Facility: $1 million to support construction of a centralized public works facility through site acquisition and development.
• Main Street Norristown Redevelopment: $3 million to support the Main Street Norristown redevelopment, including demolition of blighted structures and construction of new commercial storefronts to revitalize the downtown business district and spur economic growth.
• Martin Luther School Athletic Field: $250,000 to support construction of a new turf athletic field, track, and related athletic facilities.
• Mitzvah Circle Foundation: $1.5 million to support construction of a new warehouse with loading docks, cold storage, and expanded parking.
• Norristown Public Library: $500,000 to support renovation and expansion of the public library, including systems upgrades and new community spaces.
• Peter Becker Community: $500,000 to support renovations to skilled nursing and residential care spaces.
• Pottstown Sustainable Energy Park: $1 million to support site development and equipment acquisition for a sustainable energy processing facility.
• Senior Adult Activities Center: $500,000 to support renovations including accessibility upgrades, HVAC replacement, and elevator completion.
• Springfield Township Middle School: $500,000 to support school additions and renovations including HVAC, accessibility, and auditorium upgrades.
• Upper Moreland Police Station III: $500,000 to support site preparation and infrastructure work for a new police station.
• Whitpain Community Center II: $500,000 to support construction of a new community center with athletic, fitness, and meeting spaces.

Philadelphia County

• Clearfield PHA: $500,000 to support construction of a multifamily housing development with a community center, gym, townhomes, parking, and site improvements.
• University Place Community Space: $500,000 to support construction of a mixed-use facility including parking, retail space, life sciences offices, and community amenities.
• 3031 N 21st Street Senior: $2.5 million to support redevelopment into affordable senior housing with onsite amenities and energy efficiency upgrades.
• 3360-70 Kensington Avenue: $1.5 million to support gut rehabilitation into a mixed-use affordable housing and commercial development.
• Arch Street Meeting House: $125,000 to support electrical upgrades and installation of a fire suppression system.
• Attic Youth Center: $2.5 million to support full renovation and modernization of a youth services facility including structural, mechanical, and accessibility upgrades.
• Bartram Village: $500,000 to support site preparation, remediation, and infrastructure work for a large-scale affordable housing development.
• Bartram's Garden Campus: $1 million to support construction of an education center and pedestrian/bike infrastructure improvements.
• Campbell Commons: $200,000 to support building systems upgrades and rehabilitation of an affordable housing development.
• CCP West Philadelphia Campus: $1 million to support renovation of training facilities, welding labs, and campus improvements.
• Children's Crisis Treatment Center: $1 million to support construction of a new behavioral health facility.
• Clark Park: $1 million to support park improvements including sidewalks, lighting, and recreational spaces.
• Cobbs Creek Stream Restoration: $2 million to support multi-phase restoration and redevelopment of a historic recreation corridor.
• Commercial - 4151 Lancaster Avenue: $200,000 to support buildout of commercial space for health, education, and childcare services.
• Commercial - Thrive Village PHL: $450,000 to support development of a health and wellness commercial hub and urban agriculture space.
• Community Education Center: $250,000 to support renovation of a community facility alongside a larger mixed-use housing development.
• Cornerstone Christian Academy: $1 million to support school renovation including systems upgrades, accessibility improvements, and new learning spaces.
• Esperanza Health North 5th: $500,000 to support expansion and renovation of a community health center.
• Finishing Trades Institute Renovations: $1.4 million to support training facility upgrades including security, classroom, and cafeteria renovations.
• FloatLab: $350,000 to support final construction phase of a floating public art and education structure.
• Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School: $250,000 to support modernization and expansion of a K-8 educational facility.
• Forman Arts Initiative: $250,000 to support renovation and activation of arts and cultural programming spaces.
• Frankford Transportation Center Transit: $1 million to support mixed-use transit-oriented development with housing, retail, and health services.
• Franklin Institute Infrastructure Upgrades: $2 million to support replacement of electrical and infrastructure systems.
• Franklin Square Playground: $1 million to support full reconstruction of an inclusive public playground.
• GPHA Medical and Behavioral Health Campus: $350,000 to support conversion of an industrial building into a healthcare and residential treatment facility.
• Huntingdon Bank Building: $1 million to support rehabilitation of a historic commercial building with expanded usable space.
• Infusion Center Expansion: $500,000 to support expansion of cancer treatment and infusion therapy facilities.
• Ink Building: $2 million to support structural stabilization and redevelopment into a workforce development hub.
• JFK Streetscape: $500,000 to support pedestrian and streetscape safety improvements.
• Join or Die Bench: $250,000 to support installation of a public art and seating sculpture.
• Kimmel Center CAPEX Project: $2 million to support facility upgrades including structural repairs and performance system improvements.
• Liguori Academy Capital Improvements: $500,000 to support vocational training facility upgrades and accessibility improvements.
• Logan Plaza Health Center: $500,000 to support conversion of a building into a Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Mann Center Institute for Creative Arts: $200,000 to support construction of a new education and performance building.
• Marian Anderson Field: $750,000 to support renovation of a recreation field and surrounding site improvements.
• Ministry of Awe Redevelopment: $125,000 to support rehabilitation of a historic building with systems and structural upgrades.
• Monell Center: $500,000 to support construction of a life sciences research and public health facility.
• Narrows Restaurant: $1.5 million to support redevelopment of two buildings into a multi-floor restaurant.
• Nexus Sports Center: $1 million to support adaptive reuse into a sports, manufacturing, and community recreation facility.
• Nicetown Neighborhood Economic Generator: $500,000 to support demolition and construction of a workforce and economic development facility.
• OIC Philadelphia's Clean Energy: $500,000 to support solar installation and energy infrastructure upgrades.
• Oshun Family Center: $500,000 to support conversion of a warehouse into a maternal wellness and community center.
• OTC ACRH and Healthcare Upgrades: $500,000 to support renovation of training and healthcare education spaces.
• Outdoor Space Reimagined: $200,000 to support renovation of school-adjacent public outdoor space and stormwater improvements.
• Overbrook Farmacy: $200,000 to support redevelopment of a brownfield site into a community agriculture and wellness center.
• Overbrook School for the Blind: $250,000 to support campus transportation, dining, and accessibility improvements.
• Penns Landing Park Pavillion: $2 million for the construction of a new building.
• PHA Brith Sholom: $1 million to support full rehabilitation of a high-rise public housing building.
• PHA Cassie Holly: $500,000 to support new construction and community redevelopment in a public housing site.
• PHA University City Townhomes: $500,000 to support mixed-use residential development and site infrastructure improvements.
• Philadelphia County: $4 million to expand the Philadelphia Eagles Training Facility, upgrading locker rooms, training and cafeteria spaces, and coaching and staff facilities to modernize a major professional sports operations hub.
• Philadelphia Museum of Art Safety: $500,000 to upgrade elevators, install bronze railings, and complete waterproofing and repaving work in the North Lot to improve safety and accessibility.
• Philadelphia Sports Complex: $1.4 million to construct an operations center with offices, conference rooms, and back-of-house support facilities for event operations.
• Philadelphia Zoo Bear Country: $2 million to expand and enhance bear habitats, improving animal welfare and visitor viewing experiences.
• Philly House Dining Hall: $500,000 to expand and modernize kitchen and dining facilities to increase free meal service capacity.
• PYO Saint Patrick Hall: $1 million to renovate and expand performance and instructional spaces for improved accessibility and program capacity.
• Rev Leon L Sullivan Impact Center: $250,000 to repair structural and exterior systems, address asbestos, and improve safety and accessibility while preserving the facility.
• Rhoads Industries Building: $4 million to support construction of Rhoads Industries Building 57A waterfront fabrication facility, advancing major industrial expansion with large-scale manufacturing infrastructure and significant job creation potential along the city's waterfront.
• Rock Youth Factory: $1.25 million to renovate a vacant warehouse into a youth recreation center including full interior buildout, construction management, and programming space development.
• Schuylkill Environmental Education Center: $500,000 to upgrade the visitor center with electrical system overhaul, roof and structural repairs, accessibility improvements, and facility reconfiguration.
• Sedgwick Theater Renovations: $500,000 to renovate and expand the theater with new performance spaces, HVAC, egress upgrades, dressing rooms, and production support areas.
• Sheet Metal Workers Local Union Hall: $2 million to modernize the union hall with full interior and exterior construction upgrades, including mechanical, life safety, and structural improvements.
• Shoppes at LaSalle Improvements: $1.5 million to support site development and building construction costs for a mixed-use commercial redevelopment project.
• Simons Recreation Center: $1.5 million to renovate indoor recreation facilities including gym, rink, fitness areas, childcare space, and full building system upgrades.
• Skyview Senior Apartments - The Mill: $500,000 to support development of commercial space including childcare, community programming, and retail within a mixed-use senior housing project.
• St Hubert High School Performing Arts Center: $500,000 to renovate auditorium, cafeteria, classrooms, and arts spaces with ADA upgrades and full mechanical and interior improvements.
• Steamfitters Training Center: $3 million to expand and renovate training facilities including new classrooms, expanded shop space, mechanical upgrades, and exterior improvements.
• Strawberry Mansion Schoolyard: $250,000 to redevelop three schoolyards into five acres of shared green public space for community recreation and programming.
• Superfit Manufacturing Facility: $500,000 to renovate manufacturing and headquarters space including new systems, mezzanine office space, and façade upgrades.
• UAG Green Space: $500,000 to construct a rooftop green space and install an elevator with structural, landscaping, and accessibility improvements.
• Village of Industry and Art: $500,000 to restore a building into affordable artist studios, community performance space, and small business workspace.
• Walnut Park Plaza: $500,000 to replace windows and elevators and support broader building modernization including accessibility and energy upgrades.
• West Dauphin St Upgrades: $250,000 to renovate chapel and family spaces and improve accessibility and comfort for grieving families.
• Winter West Revitalization: $250,000 to support construction of mixed-use development including structural, retail, and building systems work.
• Youth Development and Community Center: $3 million to redevelop the Youth Development and Community Center V, transforming a vacant building into a world-class basketball and youth development facility with full building rehabilitation and expanded community programming space.

The 2026-27 budget, signed by Governor Shapiro earlier this week, builds on this momentum by investing in long-term economic growth and ensuring communities across the Commonwealth can compete and win, including:

• $125 million to create the Innovate in PA 2.0 program, funded through Insurance Premium Tax Credits. This program will provide capital for promising startups, fund clinical trials for the life sciences, and enhance the Commonwealth's innovation network to help these companies succeed.
• $3.75 million increase in state funding for small minority-owned businesses across the Commonwealth through the Historically Disadvantaged Business Program.
• $20 million in continued funding for main streets and small businesses through Main Street Matters to strengthen commercial corridors that are the heart of Pennsylvania's communities.

Learn more about the Shapiro Administration's efforts to support Pennsylvania's workers and businesses and spur the economy, to build a stronger, more competitive economy for all Pennsylvanians.

Read more about Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget, view the Governor's remarks as prepared here, or watch the Governor's delivered remarks here.