Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (septa) Septa #Request for Information - Germantown Station

SEPTA Requests Industry Feedback for Germantown Station Transit Oriented Communities Development

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) for the planned Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) development at Germantown Station in Philadelphia. - Government Buyer: - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) - Project location: 120-128 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA - Project Scope: - Approximately 1.4 acres of vacant property, with potential for additional adjacent parcels - Envisioned as a mixed-use development - Ground floor commercial space - Upper floor apartments, with a strong affordability component (targeting 35% of units at or below 50% of area median income) - Public amenities and open space - Improved station access - Sustainable design features - Requested Input: - Development concepts and innovative approaches - Affordable housing strategies - Team composition and market outlook - Financing options - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on affordable housing and sustainability - Focus on public amenities and improved transit access - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a planning and market research phase (RFI only, not a solicitation for development or construction).

Description

SEPTA is seeking information to gain market insight for finalizing its Request for Proposal (RFP) for Transit Oriented Communities development on approximately 1.4 acres at 120-128 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia. The project aims to promote mixed-use development including ground floor commercial space, upper floor apartments with affordability components, and public amenities while maintaining station access and operational needs. Respondents are requested to submit responses by July 10, 2026, and the information gathered will inform future solicitation and zoning efforts. This is an information gathering phase and not a developer or vendor selection process.

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