Ridge Pointe Lofts

At Ridge Avenue and Ginnodo Street in Philadelphia’s Francisville neighborhood, this mixed-use development brings housing and commercial activity back to the former Ridge Avenue Farmers Market site. A neighborhood anchor for more than a century, the market closed in the 1970s. The building stood vacant for decades before a roof collapse led to its demolition, leaving the lot empty until development along the corridor accelerated.

An expressive façade marks the prominent corner, with alternating bay windows and balconies creating a dynamic rhythm as the building wraps the intersection. Floors two through five contain 24 residences, complemented by an accessory rooftop deck. Ground-floor and partial-basement commercial space features storefront windows, while a steel podium supports rear parking accessed through an existing shared driveway.

The project restores urban density and an active neighborhood presence to a historically significant site.