Rendering of the redevelopment of the Delaware Generating Station

Renderings of Fishtown Power Plant Redevelopment + Future Phases Released

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 by Kyle McShane

We’ve reported on several occasions about the ongoing redevelopment of the former Delaware Generating Station at 1325 Beach Street along the Delaware River in Fishtown. Every time we pass by the site, it seems like more progress is happening on the exterior of the existing building. Back in February, zoning permits were issued for a Read more about Renderings of Fishtown Power Plant Redevelopment + Future Phases Released[…]

33 Units + Fresh Food Market to Replace Auto Repair Shop in Kensington

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 by Kyle McShane

We’ve told you about a ton of projects that are underway and in the pipeline on North 2nd St. in Kensington north of Girard Avenue all the way past York Street. When you cross over Berks Street, this strip has an industrial vibe with a bunch of auto repair shops calling 2nd St. home. With Read more about 33 Units + Fresh Food Market to Replace Auto Repair Shop in Kensington[…]

Construction Permits Issued for 128-Unit Building in Kensington

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 by Kyle McShane

The megablock between 2nd St., Hancock St., Oxford St., and Turner St. has been sitting vacant for years as South Kensington has boomed with development around it. Plans for the 60,000 square foot, RSA-5 zoned property at 175 W. Oxford St. came to light in 2019 when developers proposed 159 residential units, more than 32,000 Read more about Construction Permits Issued for 128-Unit Building in Kensington[…]

Plans for 535-Unit Kensington Junkyard Redevelopment Released

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 by Kyle McShane

A month ago, we told you that a project was being proposed on the site of the scrapyard on the border of Kensington and Port Richmond at 2200 E. Somerset St. Stakeholders are proposing 4 structures on the properties with 535 residential units, 179 automobile parking spaces, and 293 bicycle stalls. Three structures with 390 Read more about Plans for 535-Unit Kensington Junkyard Redevelopment Released[…]

Renderings Released for 139-Unit Adaptive Reuse Project in Kensington

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by Kyle McShane

About a month ago, we told you about an adaptive reuse project near the York-Dauphin Station in East Kensington at 1825 E. Boston St. Check out that article for background information about the original structure and the project in general. The project consists of an overbuild of the original structure and a 6-story new construction Read more about Renderings Released for 139-Unit Adaptive Reuse Project in Kensington[…]

4401 Ridge Ave. Rendering Oombra Architects

185-Unit, Mixed-Use Project Proposed in East Falls

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by Kyle McShane

East Falls has a great main street along Ridge Avenue on the blocks between the Route 1 overpass and the East Falls Bridge. There are a bunch of cool restaurants, cafes, and shops along this strip. One thing that will help these businesses continue to thrive and will attract more businesses to East Falls is Read more about 185-Unit, Mixed-Use Project Proposed in East Falls[…]

110 Units + Retail Proposed on Site of Kensington Horse Stable

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by Kyle McShane

Every time we’ve passed by the horse stable at Hancock St. and Cecil B. Moore Ave. in recent years, we’ve wondered when the large piece of land that was formerly part of the Keystone Knitting Mills would get developed. A place to keep horses and carriages just does not seem appropriate anymore in an area Read more about 110 Units + Retail Proposed on Site of Kensington Horse Stable[…]

222-Unit, 14-Story Overbuild Project Planned at 23rd and Market

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Kyle McShane

About a year ago, plans for a 180 room hotel project at 2300-2324 Market Street came to light. That plan entailed an overbuild that would bring the new structure to 11 total stories and also include office space. It looks like the plans have grown and shifted to a residential, office, and retail mixed-use project. Read more about 222-Unit, 14-Story Overbuild Project Planned at 23rd and Market[…]

35-Unit Adaptive Reuse Projece Underway in Port Richmond

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by Kyle McShane

According to old maps, the property at 2215 E. Tioga St. on the border of Port Richmond and Harrowgate was once a lumber yard and then the home to Sandoz Chemical Works Dyes. More recently, it was used as an artist space. When we went by the property earlier today, part of the old stone Read more about 35-Unit Adaptive Reuse Projece Underway in Port Richmond[…]

Construction Permits Issued for 40-Unit Building in Kensington

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 by Kyle McShane

Back in October of 2019, we told you about a 54-unit project just north of Cecil B. Moore Avenue on North 2nd St. in Kensington. At that time, 14 units within 7 duplexes were already under construction on the back of the site at 1712-28 N. 2nd St. which previously held a 1-story warehouse. The Read more about Construction Permits Issued for 40-Unit Building in Kensington[…]