Market8 Gets Thumbs Up From Wash West Civic Association

Rendering of Market8.

One of the remaining bidders for Philadelphia’s casino license just got some local support in addition to its last endorsements: a blessing from the Washington Square West Civic Association. A recent tally among the organization’s board of directors resulted in a unanimous vote in favor of the project.

The association’s zoning chair Jonathan Broh cited the project’s goals as encouraging growth and revitalization on the East Market Street and Chesnut Street:

“MARKET8’s numerous restaurants, concert venue, and casino will bring much-needed activity to Market Street,” Broh said. “This project, along with plans to extend the casino’s Rewards Program into the business community, will complement other planned developments in the area and catalyze positive growth.”

Part of what swayed the civic association to Market8’s side is the project’s promise of a yearly $1 million investment into the community. According to the press release, these funds would go to general neighborhood upkeep and enrichment:

maintain and upgrade services, make physical enhancements and promote the economic vitality of small businesses on and around East Market Street.