About the Project

In 2018, the Paschalville Library was approved by Philadelphia City Council as one of the 64 Rebuild sites, and in 2019 Mayor Jim Kenney announced a multi-million dollar investment in the Paschalville Library in Southwest Philadelphia. In 2019, Rebuild selected the Project User team led by the BFW Group / Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance (formerly Diversified Community Services) for the Paschalville Library Rebuild project. BFW/GPCA is pleased to be working with the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation and Southwest CDC as our community engagement partners.

Improvements at the site will address heating and cooling issues, modernize electrical systems, and make significant upgrades to the exterior of the building. Rebuild will fund a new roof, and replacement and restoration of the historic stained glass windows. Other planned improvements will address ADA compliance issues throughout the building and provide much needed new furniture. An extensive virtual, online, and in-person community engagement process with the community, library staff, and library patrons will shape the design of the Paschalville Library You can get involved by reading about project updates below, asking staff a question, and sharing your ideas and feedback.

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Scope of Work

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SCOPE OF WORK
Estimated scope of work may include (but should not be limited to):
Site:
- Fence improvements
- Site grading and drainage
- Site furniture improvements
Building:
- New roof
- Door and window replacement
- Interior plaster repairs
- Exterior masonry repair
- ADA improvements including new elevator
- HVAC system improvements
- Electrical and Plumbing system improvements
- New furniture
- Restroom replacement
- Fire protection improvement
About Rebuild

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Made possible by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax, Rebuild will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in improving community facilities, including Paschalville Library.
“Rebuild is making progress in neighborhoods across the city, and the results of these projects will be more parks, recreation centers, and libraries whose facilities live up to what Philadelphians deserve in their community spaces,” said Mayor Jim Kenney.
“Equitable growth is only possible when our communities have high quality resources in their neighborhood, and residents have the opportunity to benefit from economic investment in public spaces.”
“The public libraries in the second district and across our city are woven into the social fabric of our neighborhoods, and a vital part of daily life to so many residents,” said Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District).“Paschalville staff and community partners provide critical services here everyday; increasing literacy, job readiness, and encouraging a love of learning in all Philadelphians. It is about time this building receives a much deserved, and long awaited, facilities investment."
The renovation of Paschalville Library will be led by pre-qualified non-profit Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance (formerly Diversified Community Services) and minority-owned construction management firm BFW Group. Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance have been awarded grants to lead community engagement, design, and construction. Rebuild projects will also serve as training opportunities for participants in Rebuild’s workforce development programs, and are expected to meet the program’s ambitious inclusion goals for minority and woman-owned contracts. Made possible by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax, Rebuild is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in neighborhood parks, recreation centers and libraries.