Conshohocken, a quaint town located roughly 11 miles away from Center City, sits within Montgomery county on the left bank of the Schuylkill River. The town has recently seen a large amount of new development, having grown into a strong suburban (in the better sense of the word) force that has helped the Philadelphia metro area blossom. Its latest new development, the 304-unit residential complex at 51 Washington Street, is now under construction.
The development sits directly adjacent to the Conshohocken train station, giving it easy access to Center City via the Manayunk/Norristown regional rail line. This large amount of new residents coming so close to the transit station should increase ridership and further encourage the planned station renovation.
The six-story structure will feature an outdoor pool, visible in the rendering above, and will have units ranging from studios to two-bedroom residences. The rent scope for units will be in the $1,650 to $2,800 a month range.
Excavation has already begun at the site. When completed, the development will be visible from the Blue Route, Schuylkill Expressway and other vantage points, and is sure to be a Conshohocken landmark as the town’s development boom continues.
Rendering of 51 Washington St. Credit: LCOR.
51 Washington St as seen from the Conshohocken train station. Credit: Colin LeStourgeon
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I agree with you 100% James. The COVID-19 money coming to SEPTA should be used ONLY for upgrading existing infrastructure, eg. track upgrades, etc. A knew KOP line extension does not benefit the city of Philadelphia in any way. It will only make it easier for companies to relocate out of the city and those who live within the city limits will commute to the new huge bio-research facilities being built on the outskirts of the city. If anything, a plight-rail extension up and down Roosevelt blvd. should be built BEFORE a line to KOP. SEPTA will end up begging for more money for infrastructure if they use the money for a KOP line. The government needs to earmark the new money for EXISTING infrastructure only to SEPTA.
I agree with you 100% James. The COVID-19 money coming to SEPTA should be used ONLY for upgrading existing infrastructure, eg. track upgrades, etc. A knew KOP line extension does not benefit the city of Philadelphia in any way. It will only make it easier for companies to relocate out of the city and those who live within the city limits will commute to the new huge bio-research facilities being built on the outskirts of the city. If anything, a light-rail extension up and down Roosevelt blvd. should be built BEFORE a line to KOP. SEPTA will end up begging for more money for infrastructure if they use the money for a KOP line. The government needs to earmark the new money for EXISTING infrastructure only to SEPTA.
SEPTA should be forced to use the incoming relief money for EXISTING infrastructure ONLY. They don’t need a line connecting Philadelphia to KOP. They always complain they don’t have enough money for what they have. If anything, they should start a light-rail light up Roosevelt Boulevard. They are waiting money if they implement a new line at the expense of existing infrastructure. I hope the state cuts them off COMPLETELY if they build a new PHL-KOP line.