Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed new construction progress at a six-story, 46-unit development at 1309-25 Cambridge Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia. The project will rise on the west side of the block between Cambridge Street and Girard Avenue. Designed by KJO Architecture, the 51,878-square-foot structure will include a roof terrace as well as 15 parking spaces. Cambridge 9 OZB LLC is the listed owner. Permits note Harrison Finberg as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $6.75 million.
1309-25 Cambridge Street. March 2023. Photo by Jamie Meller
1309-25 Cambridge Street. March 2023. Photo by Jamie Meller
1309-25 Cambridge Street. March 2023. Photo by Jamie Meller
1309-25 Cambridge Street. March 2023. Photo by Jamie Meller
1309-25 Cambridge Street. March 2023. Photo by Jamie Meller
At the moment, the structure appears topped-out and, although facade installation has not yet begun, already manifests its distinctive staggered massing.
1309 Cambridge Street. Rendering of the project via KJO Architecture.
1309 Cambridge Street. Rendering of the project via KJO Architecture.
1309 Cambridge Street. Rendering of the project via KJO Architecture.
1309-25 Cambridge-Street. Building section. Credit: KJO Architecture via the City of Philadelphia
1309-25 Cambridge-Street. Site plan. Credit: KJO Architecture via the City of Philadelphia
1309-25 Cambridge Street is situated a block east of the Girard Station on the Broad Street SEPTA Line. The Temple University campus sits within a ten-minute walk to the north and Center City (at least gauging by the Vine Street boundary) is situated within a 20-minute walk to the south. If anything, the site is capable of supporting a larger development than what is currently being constructed at the location. However, we are still quite happy to see the development at 1309-25 Cambridge Street take shape and look forward to further progress on the development.
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