Articles by Colin LeStourgeon


3519 Haverford Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued For 3519 Haverford Avenue In Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 21-unit multi-family building at 3519 Haverford Avenue in MantuaWest Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the new building will rise six stories tall (with a maximum height of 57 feet) and span 25,441 square feet. Interior parking space will be included for four cars (one spot being ADA and van accessible) and 10 bicycles.

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Rendering of 210 South 12th Street. Credit: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.

Facade Work Begins at 204 South 12th Street in Washington Square West, Center City

Facade work has begun at 204 South 12th Street, a major mixed-use development underway in Washington Square WestCenter City. Once topped out, the building will stand 32 stories tall, with a meaningful impact on the Philadelphia skyline. Two stories of commercial space will sit at the ground level, while the upper portion of the tower will contain 378 residential units. Midwood Investment & Development is the developer of the project, with Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners handling design work. BLT Architects is the architect of record.

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2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Credit: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Construction Progresses at 2301 JFK Boulevard in Center City West

Construction work is making progress at 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and developed by the PMC Property Group, the tower will rise 307 feet and 23 stories tall, sharing a similar scale with Riverwalk to the north (also developed by the PMC Property Group). Office space will be located at the lower floors of the building, with 287 residential units to be situated above. Included with the project will be parking for 44 cars and 96 bicycles.

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2024-32 North 22nd Street. Credit: Oombra Architects.

Renderings Revealed for 2024-32 North 22nd Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a 120-unit mixed-use development proposed at 2024-32 North 22nd Street in Cecil B. MooreNorth Philadelphia. Designed by Oombra Architects, the building will rise five stories and feature 10,567 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The residential component will span a total area of 49,423 square feet. The units will be offered to mixed income seniors aged 55 and higher. A courtyard at the center will span 1,662 square feet, and a 1,991 square foot garden terrace will be included. Parking for nine vehicles and 28 bikes will also be offered.

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