On the February 26th agenda for SEPTA’s board is a vote that will select a proposal from Korman Communities and Benchmark Real Estate to redevelop 3.4 acres of the just under 5-acre SEPTA owned parking lot at 35 West Butler Pike in Ambler with a mixed use building that would include up to 170 apartments.

Once SEPTA selects the developer, the developer will need to seek approvals from Ambler, with the main hurdle being a conditional use hearing to allow the proposal to move forward. That will be determined by the borough council. The developer could also seek zoning relief if its plan does not fall within the current zoning code.

This is the second apartment proposal that is moving forward in the approval process this month. During a February 17th meeting, borough council voted to amend the zoning code to allow additional height for a BET Investments proposed mixed use project named Ambler Flats that would include 243 apartments, office space, and some retail. The addresses involved are 100 – 112 West Butler, Avenue, and 19, 23, and 27 South Chestnut Street. This project has to seek a conditional use approval from the borough council as well.

As AroundAmbler.com reported in December 2025, there are a total of five apartment developments in various stages of the approval process in the Ambler zip code. All together, if approved, could bring 750 to 1,000 apartments.

More to come.