AVE Constitution

Client: Ensemble Investments, Mosaic Development Partners Korman Communities
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Architect: Moody Nolan DIGSAU
Size: 311,000 SF

AVE Constitution and AVE Normandy lead the first privately developed residential projects at the Philadelphia Navy Yard

AVE Constitution will offer 367 units, with 92 deed-restricted units with rents affordable to those making 60% to 120% of the annual median income in the area. It will also include 75,000 SF of indoor and outdoor resident amenity space and 26,000 SF of space for restaurants and retail. AVE Constitution and AVE Normandy are part of AVE Navy Yard, a $285 million mixed-use development.

Project Overview

High-end amenities include a resort-style pool, music studio, and movie theater
Other amenities include a gym, pet spa, library, and coworking areas that include a rentable boardroom
45% of construction spend is committed to M/WBE contractors
Designed to achieve LEED Silver certification

“We don’t have the opportunities to create new neighborhoods in an urban environment, well, really ever. We think that this sets the stage for what we want the Navy Yard to be, which is a neighborhood that’s representative of Philadelphia that’s inclusive of people of all incomes and backgrounds.”
Brian Cohen
Managing Director
Ensemble Investments