A Civic Design Review submission has revealed the plans for Credence Home Care Residences, a seven-story, 99-unit development proposed at 1901 West Westmoreland Street (full address 1901-11 West Westmoreland Street) in Nicetown-Tioga, North Philadelphia. The project, located at the northwest corner of West Westmoreland and North 19th streets, will consist of an expansion to an existing structure. Designed by J. Mark Wiedmann and developed by the Credence Home Care Agency, the development will span 97,017 square feet, which will feature 20 studios, 79 one-bedroom apartments (both age-restricted), a 4,579-square-foot adult day care facility, and 1,912 square feet of office space. Parking for 18 cars and 12 bicycles will also be provided.
Credence Home Care Residences at 1901 West Westmoreland Street. Credit: J. Mark Wiedmann via the Civic Design Review
Credence Home Care Residences at 1901 West Westmoreland Street. Credit: J. Mark Wiedmann via the Civic Design Review
Credence Home Care Residences at 1901 West Westmoreland Street. Credit: J. Mark Wiedmann via the Civic Design Review
Credence Home Care Residences at 1901 West Westmoreland Street. Credit: J. Mark Wiedmann via the Civic Design Review
A three-story factory loft, which was undoubtedly attractive before it reached its current dilapidated state, currently stands at the site. In a positive gesture of adaptive reuse, the structure will be generally preserved and incorporated into the new development; unfortunately, it will be stripped of its expansive paneled loft windows, which will be replaced with smaller apertures. A redeeming design feature is the three-story corner segment, which will apparently feature two-story-high murals and will be topped by a tree=sporting green roof.
Credence Home Care Residences at 1901 West Westmoreland Street. Credit: J. Mark Wiedmann via the Civic Design Review
The care facility will likely benefit from its proximity to the Temple University Hospital, which is located within a ten-minute walk to the east. The Allegheny Station on the Broad Street Line is situated at the south end of the campus, within a 12-minute walk to the southeast of the proposed care facility.
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