Back in 2015, Powelton Village neighbors were up in arms when they heard that a development company was planning to knock down a full block’s worth of mixed-use brick buildings on the 3600 block of Lancaster Ave. in order to construct a residential-only project. The neighbors gathered together and got the whole row of buildings Read more about 126 Units + Retail Coming to University City[…]
We’ve told you about Schuylkill Yards, the massive redevelopment project surrounding 30th Street Station. The $3.5 billion mega project will include 6.9 million square feet of office, laboratory, residential, hotel, retail, and green space. Schuylkill Yards is being led by Drexel University and Brandywine Realty Trust. Back in April, we told you about the first Read more about $43 Million Renovation & Facelift Underway for the Bulletin Building[…]
University City High School sat south of Lancaster Ave. between 36th St. and 38th St. from 1972 to 2015. The school was closed in 2013 after a vote by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission. Drexel University purchased the 14-acre property in 2014 for $25.1 million and proceeded to demolish the building. Drexel has partnered with Read more about 463 Units + Retail Planned for Former University City High School Site[…]
We have told you about multiple, large, residential and mixed-use projects rising on Chestnut St. in West Philadelphia. A 420 mixed-use tower is rising at 38th and Chestnut St. We also wrote about a 141 unit modular construction building that is under construction at 42nd and Chestnut. Today, we bring you another project just west Read more about Church Demolished, 278 Units to Rise at 43rd & Chestnut[…]
West Philly has seen an explosion of job growth and development over the last decade. University City alone now boasts over 80,000 jobs in health care, education, technology, finance, hospitality, and supporting industries. As mega-projects such as uCity Square, the 30th Street District, and Schuylkill Yards come to market in the coming years, we can Read more about 343 Foot, 420 Unit, Mixed-Use Tower Rising in West Philly[…]
We have mentioned that the area surrounding Clark Park along Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia is one of our favorite areas of the city. Its proximity to Center City combined with the abundance of trees and beautiful Victorian architecture makes this neighborhood one of the most spectacular places in Philadelphia. Next to Clark Park, a Read more about Construction Permits Issued for 132 Unit Building Next to Clark Park[…]
A 141 unit mixed-use building is rising in West Philadelphia at 4125 Chestnut St. The modular construction building is replacing an old car wash. The parcel was sold in April of 2018 for $9.9 million. A previous proposal at the location called for a 17-story, 240 unit building. However, those plans were scrapped as the Read more about 141 Unit Modular Construction Building Rising in West Philly[…]
West Philly along Baltimore Avenue is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Philadelphia. The former street car suburb was annexed by the city in 1854. The neighborhood boasts beautiful Victorian architecture and streets lined with mature trees. It is a truly magical part of Philadelphia. Over the last couple of decades, development and students have Read more about 30 Unit Mixed-Use Project Coming to Flag Lot in West Philly Behind Townhomes[…]
The building at 3701 Chestnut St. is hitting the market. The International House Philadelphia announced today that it will be selling the building and setting a new course for the organization. The non-profit was founded in 1908 and has made it its mission to house foreign students and promote international cultures. The 14-story building at Read more about Development Opportunity: 3701 Chestnut St. is Going Up for Sale[…]
The first stage of the transformative $3.5 billion plan to redevelop the area around 30th Street Station is well underway. Brandywine Realty Trust, Drexel University, AMTRAK, and other stakeholders have partnered to build a new innovation neighborhood surrounding the station and have named it Schuylkill Yards. Before breaking ground on any new buildings, the partners Read more about New Public Park Across from 30th Street Station Nearing Completion[…]