April 23, 2026

Franklin Mills Is Being Torn Down. Here’s What It Means for Northeast Philadelphia Real Estate

Franklin Mills Is Being Torn Down. Here’s What It Means for Northeast Philadelphia Real Estate

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team The mall most Philadelphians still call Franklin Mills is under contract to be sold. Developer Dean Adler has confirmed plans to transform the 137-acre site in Northeast Philadelphia into a major youth sports destination with workforce housing, restaurants, a hotel, and a water park. At least part of the 1.6-million-square-foot mall will be demolished. The rest may...