The small commercial structure that stood at 1101 Walnut Street in Washington Square West, Center City, has been completely demolished to make way for a new residential tower. The proposal is bold for the area, as the tower is planned to stand 259 feet and 23 stories tall. Designed by JKRP Architects and developed by LD Investment Partners LLC, and Ernest Bock and Sons Inc, the tower will feature 111 units and will feature an exterior with a mix of concrete, metal, and glass.
1101 Walnut Street site looking northeast. Photo by Thomas Koloski
During the last update, demolition was still underway on site. The process had taken place earlier in April, when crews quickly worked to being down the former Wendy’s fast food restaurant. The site has since become an empty lot that is ready for foundation work to start as soon as permits are approved.
1101 Walnut Street site looking northwest. Photo by Thomas Koloski
A recent visit to the site showed that fences still stand around the property and that the site is now completely vacant. The floor tiles that used to make up the floor of the former building still exist on the ground of the site. According to recently released zoning diagrams, the height of the building may change due to the helicopter pad at the Sydney Kimmel Medical College directly across the street to the west of the site.
If construction starts later this year, it is possible the structure may be finished by late 2023.
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Is this the Thomas Jefferson Specialty Care Pavilion?
I don’t have every development memorized. 😛
No, that is located at 1101 Chestnut Street. 1101 Walnut Street is located two blocks to the south
That’s a big deal because this tower, along with Jefferson one block away will add more (much needed) density to the area! 🙂
I doubt foundation work is nearly ready to start, probably not until they demolish 1105 & 1107 Walnut, which are also to be part of the site.
Also the new height is down to 18 stories and at or less than the 192 feet provided for in the new helipad ordinance.
…or rather 182 feet is specified at that location in the new ordinance.