The Manayunk Development Corporation (MDC) is a non-profit community development corporation formed to encourage economic development that benefits the entire community. Incorporated in 1985 and first staffed in 1988, MDC was originally known as the New Manayunk Corporation. The New Manayunk Corporation took responsibility for parking, the Canal and capital projects within the district. A separate entity, the Business Association of Manayunk (BAM), worked to promote the district by creating a number of festivals including the Main Street Stroll, the Manayunk Arts Festival, and the Indian Summer Festival. In 1992, BAM and the New Manayunk Corporation were merged to form MDC. Under MDC, the functions of the original two groups have continued and grown.

MDC’s proud members are the driving force behind the success in our neighborhood. Being a member of MDC means caring about your community. Your membership is an investment in yourself, as well as the future of Manayunk.

Contacting MDC

Manayunk Development Corporation
111 Grape Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127

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Ph. 215.482.9565
Fax 215.487.9137 

MDC Personnel List

Fran Burns
Executive Director
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Andrea Maxwell
Marketing and Events Coordinator
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Gail Parkinson
Controller
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Sara Bechtold
Intern
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Schuylkill Project

Katherine (Smith) Sykora
Director, Schuylkill Project
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Gwen Cohen
Project Manager, Schuylkill Project
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