A reader checked in asking about construction they noticed on 15th St. between Federal and Wharton Sts. We ambled over to take a peek.

A photo from yesterday

From perhaps a week ago

Turns out that CATCH (Citizens Acting Together Can Help Inc.), a local non-profit that provides “Community Behavioral Health” and “Developmental Disability Services,” has an office at 1221 S. 15th St., a few doors down from the ongoing construction. From what we’ve come to understand, CATCH is rehabbing 1215-21 S. 15th St. and 1232-34 Carlisle St. and constructing Patriot House, a housing facility for veterans struggling with substance abuse issues and mental health disorders. Patriot House will consist of 15 one-bedroom and efficiency apartments and should be complete toward the end of the year.

Sadly, no site plans or renderings at this point. It’s kind of a shame to lose a piece of that mural, so when the plans come along and we figure out why, we’ll be sure to update.

Will they smooth out and homogenize the facades at least?