Manayunk Development Corporation Email Format
Community Development and Urban PlanningPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The Manayunk Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on community development and urban planning in the Manayunk district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, aiming to foster economic development that benefits residents and local businesses. It traces its origins to 1985, when the New Manayunk Corporation was formed and later staffed in 1988; in 1992 it merged with the Business Association of Manayunk to become MDC, continuing the functions of its predecessors, including management of parking, the canal, and capital projects. The organization operates with a small staff and serves the local community by coordinating initiatives and programs that support the district's economy and public realm. It promotes and sustains events and partnerships that activate Main Street and enrich the area's cultural and commercial life. In 2025, MDC announced the debut of the Manayunk Fall Fest and Mac N Cheese Crawl along Main Street, illustrating its ongoing role in community events.