A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted that construction continues at a multi-building mixed-use development at 918 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by L2Partridge and developed by GY Properties, the development, also known as 918-80 North Delaware Avenue, will consist of five seven-story buildings as well as a smaller single-story structure. The complex will hold a total of 418,480 square feet of floor area and feature 426 residential units.
918 North Delaware Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller
918 North Delaware Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller
918 North Delaware Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller
918 North Delaware Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller
918 North Delaware Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller
918 North Delaware Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller
918 North Delaware Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller
The development will make for a significant addition to the quickly growing neighborhood along the Delaware River waterfront, which has seen numerous grand proposals over the past few decades yet little actual development. We hope that the pace of construction at the site picks up in the near future.
918 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture
918 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture
918 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture
918 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture
918 North Delaware Avenue. Building A1. Credit: L2Partridge
918 North Delaware Avenue. Building A1. Credit: L2Partridge
918 North Delaware Avenue. Building F. Credit: L2Partridge
918 North Delaware Avenue. Building F. Credit: L2Partridge
The complex will bring much-needed residential density and pedestrian activity to a long-neglected yet rapidly developing stretch of the Delaware River waterfront, helping bridge the gap between the river and the booming interior of Northeast Northern Liberties.
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One big negative, however, is that nearly all of the space between its buildings is devoted to storing automobiles and not providing amenities (e.g., green space, benches, picnic area, socializing) for residents.
The photos were taken in October 2024 or earlier, as evidenced by trees with nearly all their leaves. Construction progress has occurred since then.
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