Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library of Philadelphia Reopens following DIG-led Renovation

Philadelphia, PA [April 23, 2025] – City officials, community leaders, local residents and members of the DIGroup Architecture LLC (DIG) design team recently gathered to celebrate the grand reopening and 100th Anniversary of the Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library of Philadelphia following its $8.5 million revitalization. The public library, which has served as a center for the Cobbs Creek community for more than a century since being funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, has been refurbished and renovated to celebrate its rich history while incorporating modern conveniencesand expanded vital-resource access. 

Among the upgrades to theBlanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library is a new amphitheater, improved ADA accessibility and an interactive play area, along with energy-saving windows, lighting and new finishes and furniture throughout. The project is part of Philadelphia's $400M Rebuild program, which aims to revitalize the city's built heritage and community centers. 

“The transformation of the Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library went beyond just renovating a building,” said Vince Myers, DIG President. “Our team took this great privilege as an opportunity to connect Cobbs Creek residents with the rich heritage of their community while providing the tools and amenities necessary to succeed and achieve in today's society.”  

Myers was joined by Director of Interior Design Kate Haas, Senior Project Manager Wally Harris and Senior Architect Matt Funk at the ceremonial ribbon cutting. In addition, DIG is involved in spearheading $13.2M in renovations at another nearby library in Philadelphia – the Paschalville Branch – as well as the grand re-opening of the renovated Long Branch Free Public Library in Monmouth County, NJ, both originally funded by Carnegie grants.    

The Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library's renovation was made possible by a multilateral collaboration that included funding from the Keystone Community Grant Program and William Penn Foundation as well as Rebuild Philadelphia resources.  

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Photo Captions / Photo Credit: DIGroup Architecture 
Pictured at the Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library re-opening following an $8.5M DIG-led renovation are (L-R) Vince Myers, DIG President; Linda To and Troy Hannigan of Community Ventures; DIG's Kate Haas, Director of Interior Design, Senior Architect Matt Funk and Senior Project Manager Wally Harris. 

About DIGroup Architecture LLC: 
DIGroup Architecture LLC is an award-winning MBE, SBE and DBE architecture, interior design, and graphics, signage, and wayfinding design firm headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ, with offices in Philadelphia, PA, and Queens, NY.  Formed in 2006, DIG specializes in the education, healthcare, senior living, civic, higher education and transportation sectors.