Construction is progressing quickly on Next LVL, a mixed-use development at 4223 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects and developed by the Alterra Property Group, the roughly 250,000-square-foot building stands seven stories tall and is built with modular construction. The project will hold 281 residential units and eight thousand square feet of retail.
Renderings have been revealed for a large multi-family development at 2200-58 Somerset Street in Port Richmond, Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the project will rise up to six stories and will include 535 residential units. Building one will hold 187 units, building two will hold 170, building three – 145, as well as 11 triplexes. 179 parking spaces are planned at the lot, with nine set to be accessible, 10 reserved for electric vehicles, and 17 reserved carshare spaces. Additionally, 293 bike stalls are planned, plus 35 set to sit on the sidewalk.
Permits have been issued for the construction of a collection of townhouses at 30 East Rittenhouse Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The development will include five single-family homes, each standing three stories tall. Construction costs for each home are estimated at $239,000, with a total project cost of $1,195,000.
Renderings have been revealed for Comly Commons, a six-story mixed-use building at 1825 East Boston Street in East Kensington. The development will consist of an overbuild (a vertical extension) above existing structures, as well as a new addition. Designed by SgRA Architecture, the structure will contain 139 residential units, 28 of which will be classified as affordable, as well as industrial and maker space. Amenities in the building will include a community garden, a roof deck, and a dog run.
Renderings have been revealed for 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington. Designed by Cannon Design and developed by R+M Development Partners and BKP Development Group, the project will stand five stories upon completion, with a commercial space set to occupy the ground floor. 20 residential units are planned above. Accessory parking for residents is set to be included.
