Professional Development Associates, Inc.
Available Real-Estate in the Commercial, Residential & Hospitality Industries
PDA provides fee-based consultation, business planning services, project management, and turn-key development.
Market Square
Meadville, PA
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Nestled in the foothills of Pennsylvania north of Pittsburgh lies the historic town of Meadville, home to Allegheny College and PDA’s market square development. Once a gathering place for local farmers to sell produce, and other merchants, it was preserved by transforming into attractive residential condominiums.
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Kepler Hotel Apartments
Meadville, PA
Historic Kepler Hotel Apartments
Kepler Hotel Apartments are located in the central business district of Meadville. Each one bedroom apartment has been recently renovated, provides all appliances, a high efficiency geothermal heating and cooling system and one covered parking space. The building has controlled access, elevator access to all floors, a community lobby space and is pet friendly. Rent, starting at $650, includes everything but electric. The building is close to restaurants, shopping, stores, library, theaters, market house as well as a CATA bus stop.
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Parkside Commons
Meadville, PA
The former Meadville High School was transformed into Parkside Commons by investing more than $6M to create a vibrant “mixed use” residential and commercial development. The building is over 100,000 square feet consisting of 56 apartments, commercial and professional office space.
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Renaissance Centre
Erie, PA
The 14 story high building not only offers great views of the city, it also is home to some of Erie’s greatest talent. There is no such thing as an average work day. With 24/7 access to the building, some tenants are here early in the morning and others late at night. Though businesses have individual office suites, they are often found collaborating or supporting other businesses in the building. Whether someone is looking for 100 square feet or 10,000 square feet, Renaissance Centre is a great place to establish a business.
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Palace Centre
Erie, PA
Formerly Palace Hardware, this was the 1st multipurpose building purchased by PDA. The building houses both residential and commercial tenants. Whether looking for a single office, a suite of offices or warehouse space, this great location in the heart of downtown Erie can fit the needs of your business.
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Meadville, PA
The former Meadville High School was transformed into Parkside Commons by investing more than $6M to create a vibrant “mixed use” residential and commercial development. The building is over 100,000 square feet consisting of 56 apartments, commercial and professional office space.
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VA Medical Clinics
Meadville, PA & Ashtabula County, OH
Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Meadville, PA and Ashtabula County, OH
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“We have partnered with PDA on five major developments in Northwest PA, and not only have they delivered in each case, they are one of our most valued and respected partners”
Stephanie Cipriani
VP/ED, National City Community Development Corporation
“As both a client and founding director of ERIEBANK, Mr. Kennedy and PDA have had a significant impact on our bank through their projects and leadership.”
Dave Zimmer
President, ERIEBANK
“Palace Business Centres has been a PDA partner and tenant for over 12 years, and our business would not exist without our relationship.”
Donna Haskins
Managing Partner, PBC
“PDA did a terrific job in transforming the former High School, which is located in the heart of our downtown, into a vibrant combination of housing and office space. PDA did a quality job on time and without any problems.”
Mayor Richard Friedberg
(1998-2010) – City of Meadville
“Women owned businesses represent one of the fastest growing market segments, and Mr. Kennedy’s guidance as an Athena Powerlink Advisor has been invaluable in the introduction and development of Erie’s Athena Powerlink program.”
Linda Stevenson
Athena Powerlink
“What do you do with a 150,000 sq.ft. building that nobody knows what to do with? You get PDA involved in developing, and the results can be community changing. PDA had the vision, and more importantly, the lasting commitment to make this project a reality.”
Andy Walker
City Manager/City Clerk/Right to Know Officer
“We needed an energetic speaker who could inspire and educate a crowd, and we certainly got that in Tom Kennedy, the 100+ people who attended still comment about it.”
Heidi and Phil Kerner
Co-Founders, Erie Small Business Alliance