A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that foundation work continues at 3151 Market Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The development rises on the north side of Market Street between North 30th and North 32nd streets, with John F. Kennedy Boulevard to the north. Designed by Gensler and developed by Brandywine Realty Trust, the building will rise 226 feet and 14 stories and will span 495,000 square feet. The structure will house office and laboratory space, as well as retail on the ground floor.
3151 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023
3151 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023
3151 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023
3151 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023
3151 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023
3151 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023
3151 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023
3151 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023
3151 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023
The tower at 3151 Market Street replaces several sprawling single-story structures, which, by the time of our visit, have been completely demolished aside from a few remnants of below-grade retaining walls. The site=s previous occupants made for a poor fit for such a centrally-located property sited right in the middle of University City, just across from the Drexel University campus and a block to the west of the 30th Street Station, which offers access to regional rail, subway, and trolley lines.
3151 Market Street via Brandywine Realty
3151 Market Street Rendering via Brandywine Realty
3151 Market rendering via Brandywine Realty
The development will be a significant positive contribution to the neighborhood as it will fill a glaring gap in central Center City, energizing formerly marginal space a block west of the 30th Street regional rail station. This immediate proximity to rail will grant office workers and researchers a direct commute option, allowing them to forgo an arduous drive. Furthermore, the development, in addition to the obvious benefit of adding nearly half a million of prime office and lab space, will help bridge the gap between the University City core and the rapidly developing area to the north, as well as long-established neighborhoods situated further north.
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Beautiful building near completion and its sibling will add luster to 3151 Market.
Soon, we will have a nice group of buildings to suit whatever specifics potential customers may have for their needs.
Any update on when the red building/3001 JFK will start construction?
Hello
Will there be any opening positions for an Property Administrator, or management if so, where may I forward a resume.
Thank you!
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