Gabriel’s Place

Gabriel’s Place is an iconic historic neighborhood presence that once brought the beautiful neighborhood of Avondale and its dynamic residents together. Avondale Development Corporation (ADC) humbly accepted this property from the Diocese with the sole intention of transforming these now vacant and dilapidated buildings into a new sense of connectedness and vitality as a community center to be shared and enjoyed by all.

Gabriel’s Place Site, 3618 Reading Road, 45229

ADC, mindful of partnerships and those most apt to assist, issued a request to the community at large for potential partnerships to assist in making this a reality. After much deliberation of over 1 year, ADC and their dynamic board who represent the community, decided the best interests was with 8k Development, who specializes in historic restorations, prioritize economic inclusion, and can help best bring the shared vision of neighborhood vitality into a reality.  

ADC wishes to bring with Gabriel’s Place, art shows, a community center, music venues, youth programming, senior programming, health fairs, food access, and openness and a welcoming center for all.  ADC welcomes public input and commentary to tho vision and hopes Gabriel’s Place will bring for the community with this monumental project. ADC will at all times inform the community and implement positive enhancements based on feedback. ADC is grateful to serve the neighborhood and looks forward to what a positive and impactive manner that Gabriel’s Place will have on the Avondale neighborhood.

PROJECT DETAILS

  • Remodel existing church and annex building into a cultural arts and community center containing approximately 8000 sf community space. 

  • Construct up to 20 residential rental units.

  • Construct one building into approx. 5,800 sf of community outreach space. 

  • Construct one surface parking lot into 69 spaces.

Project cost

Total project cost, including hard and soft costs is estimated to be at approx. $15 – $20M.

Project Estimated Timeline

  • Project is estimated to take 18-24 months to complete.

  • Final Plan Presented to ACC: Q4 2024

  • Groundbreaking: Q3 2025

  • Construction to begin in Fall 2025

  • Opening Day: 2027

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