Ambler Station

Overview

SEPTA selected Korman Communities, Inc. and Benchmark Real Estate, LLC in February 2026 through a competitive process to construct a mixed-use development at SEPTA’s Ambler Regional Rail Station. The long-term ground lease will enable construction of ground floor commercial, high quality open space and stormwater management, commuter and development parking, and multi-family housing with an affordable component. Korman Communities, Inc. and Benchmark Real Estate, LLC will work with SEPTA and Amber Borough on next steps including agreements and permitting. This partnership brings a steady source of income to SEPTA from a ground lease, worth $236 Million over its 99-year term, and increased ridership from new residents and visitors to charming Ambler.

SEPTA worked closely with Ambler Borough on a Station Area Concept (SAC) which centered on how development of SEPTA’s properties could align Ambler Borough’s and SEPTA’s Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) goals. The SAC illustrated the sites’ possibilities and limitations, as well as the conceptual development strategy and was the basis for SEPTA’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for a joint development partner that was released in June 2025. The RFP sought information on the interested firms, key personnel, development schedules, financial resources, proposed development scenario, community benefits and other information necessary to identify the correct development partner and negotiate terms.