Looking Beyond the Deal
Positive and Equitable Impact
The continued development of the Navy Yard to create Philadelphia’s newest neighborhood is a challenge that Ensemble/Mosaic does not take lightly. As land previously owned by the city, we have the responsibility to steward the development of this public land so it can endure for the public good for generations to come. It is imperative to look “beyond the deal” and consider the overall impact that our development has on the community and city as a whole. This means developing responsibly taking into account the environment and providing meaningful opportunities and representation for people of all races, genders, religions, ethnicities, and income levels throughout all aspects of the design, construction, operations and occupancy of our projects.
Our Commitment
22.5%
Owned by Mosaic, MBE
40-50%
MBE, WBE, and V/DBE in Design and Construction
15%
Affordable Residential
25%
Subsidized Retail Space for MBE/WBE
$1M
Foundation supporting the empowerment of women and minorities
2%
Contribution of net operating income annually to the Foundation from each EM development project has it at the Navy Yard
Looking Beyond the Deal
Positive and Equitable Impact
The continued development of the Navy Yard to create Philadelphia’s newest neighborhood is a challenge that we do not take lightly. As the land is previously owned by the city, we have the responsibility to steward its development so it can serve the public good for generations to come. It is imperative to look “beyond the deal” and consider the overall impact of our development on the community and the city as a whole. This means developing responsibly, taking into account the environment, and providing meaningful opportunities for the people of Philadelphia of all races, genders, religions, and ethnicities throughout all aspects of the design, construction, operations, and occupancy of our projects.
The Nation's Largest LEED Neighborhood
LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) was engineered to inspire and help create better, more sustainable, well-connected neighborhoods. It looks beyond the scale of buildings to consider entire communities.
The Navy Yard was awarded LEED-ND Gold Certification for its sustainability initiatives in 2025.
17
LEED-Certified Projects
1,200+
Solar Panels
2000+
Established Trees
1 of 6
Arboretums in Philadelphia
20+
Acres of Park Space
3
Bike Share Stations
Fostering New Businesses
To be successful at executing such an ambitious impact strategy, our understands that we need to be very intentional and sometimes need to take things into our hands. That means helping to create companies and fostering and nurturing talented students and young professionals.
Opening Doors to
What’s Possible
Our commitment to providing opportunity can be felt at every level of our Navy Yard project, from working with minority- and women-led businesses to creating job capacity for people from all walks of life. And we are often exceeding our own expectations. On a macro level, at launch, we committed to at least 20% minority-led investment in our projects. In our first residential project, AVE Navy Yard, we reached 100% minority and woman-led with Basis Investment Group – the first time such a firm has done so in the region.
Developing Young
Talented Professionals
As past and current board members of the Philadelphia chapter of NAIOP, our team has been instrumental in the initial launching and continued success of the NAIOP-Drexel Summer program. The program, open to rising high-school juniors and seniors introduces underrepresented populations to Commercial Real Estate careers.
Over the 10-day program, students receive individual exposure to local CRE executives, tours of exciting Philadelphia real estate projects, classroom instruction on relevant topics, and group activities.
Our team provides financial support, mentorship, facilitates a case-study, and provides internship opportunities for graduates of the program.
The Navy Yard BBF
Building Better Foundation
Conceived to support diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Navy Yard, the Foundation is providing access to small and local businesses and the people of Philly. The Foundation seeks to support minority- and women-owned businesses in the Navy Yard or seeking to move here, as well as minority and female employees who work in the Navy Yard.
Capitalized with an initial $1,000,000 contribution, it will be sustained through annual contributions of 2% net operating income from each development at the Navy Yard to provide a continuing funding source for decades to come.
Ally Management was formed by a group of talented and experienced project management professionals following the suggestion by our team. After their establishing in 2023, our team brought them on for their first project at the AVE Navy Yard.