Wright Center Starts Construction on New Health Facility
The $9 million project in North Scranton adds 15,000 square feet of health infrastructure to the local district.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Wright Center for Community Health is building a new $9 million health center in Scranton to replace an existing facility. The 15,000-square-foot project, which recently began construction, is expected to open in summer 2027.
Why it matters
The project represents a strategic investment in long-term infrastructure, utilizing new market tax credits to consolidate operations into a larger, multi-floor facility. This move allows the organization to scale its footprint while replacing an existing site that will eventually be converted to parking.
The new facility spans 15,000 square feet and carries a total cost of $9 million. The development was bolstered by a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant awarded in July 2026.
The players
The Wright Center for Community Health
A healthcare organization providing community-based medical services and clinical training.
Scranton Zoning Board
The local regulatory body responsible for approving land use variances and development permits.
The details
The facility features two operational floors and a basement level dedicated to educational space and IT infrastructure. The project leverages new market tax credits to fund the concurrent construction of all three levels. To clear the site in the 1700 block of North Main Avenue, the organization demolished structures at 1727-1729 North Main Avenue.
Timeline
July 2023: The existing North Scranton health center opened.
March 2026: The Scranton Zoning Board approved project variances.
July 2026: The project received a $1 million state grant.
Summer 2027: The new health center is expected to open.
Market Landscape
The project follows the standard pattern of leveraging the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to facilitate infrastructure development for local health providers. It mirrors other regional facility upgrades that utilize multi-layered public and private tax credit structures.
Operators should note how the project uses new market tax credits to finance simultaneous multi-floor development to manage project costs. Keep an eye on local permit and zoning activity, as these variances often precede significant capital investments in commercial real estate.
The takeaway
This development highlights the importance of matching capital expansion with tax-advantaged financing vehicles to manage long-term growth. Operators looking to expand should track public grant award cycles that specifically target organizational infrastructure.
Further reading
For more updates on commercial developments and site changes in the area, visit our Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Scranton Times-Tribune.
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