Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

Tower Cranes Erected for Drexel’s uCity Square Tower in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 5, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing on the Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions Tower in University City, West Philadelphia, where two tower cranes were recently assembled. Designed by Ballinger and developed by Wexford Science & Technology LLC, the 12-story building will stand 185 feet tall and yield some 600,000 square feet, greatly bolstering Drexel’s portfolio and adding density to the skyline of the growing neighborhood.

Framing in Progress at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 4, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction has been progressing rapidly at 3700 Lancaster Avenue, a massive six-story apartment building in the uCity Square megaproject in University City, West Philadelphia. The 304,907-square-foot project will add 463 new residential units and 157 parking spaces units to the neighborhood. YIMBY first shared the project in September, when foundation work had been completed and framing had begun on the first floor.

Rendering of 932 Hamilton Street via Bernardon.

108-Unit Mixed-Use Structure Revealed for 932 Hamilton Street in Allentown, PA

8:00 am on January 3, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Plans have been revealed for a six-story, mixed-use development at 932 Hamilton Street in Allentown, a city on the northern outskirts of the greater Philadelphia metro area, about 30 miles north of the city. Designed by Bernardon, the development will consist of a total 108 residential units across a mixture of studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. All units will be rental apartments. Three commercial storefronts will be located in the ground floor facing Hamilton Street. The building will hold 114,000 square feet of floor space.

Rendering of The Columbia via Coscia Moos Architecture.

The Columbia Nears Completion at 1421-23 East Columbia Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

8:00 am on January 2, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Façade work is nearing completion on The Columbia, a five-story, 17-unit development located at 1421-23 Columbia Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture and developed by Khosla Properties, the project features over 19,000 square feet of floor space and a mixture of studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, as well as five parking spaces and a roof deck that offers stunning views of the skyline.

Washington Court at 52-60 West Washington Lane via Tester Construction.

Washington Court is Complete at 52-60 West Washington Lane in Morton, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 2, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Leasing has begun at Washington Court, a three-story, 16-unit mixed-use development located at 52-60 West Washington Lane in Morton, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates and developed by Stamm Development Group, the 16,000-square-foot development yields over 16,000 square feet and includes ground-floor commercial space and amenities such as seven parking spaces, a roof deck, a green roof, bike parking, and tenant storage. Tester Construction is the contractor.

Current view of the Renaissance Estates. Credit Colin LeStourgeon.

Renaissance Estates Nears Completion at 3320 South 20th Street in Packer Park, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 1, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Exterior work nears completion at Renaissance Estates, a low-rise residential development located at 3320 South 20th Street in Packer Park, South Philadelphia. Developed by Mansion Global, the project consists of 14 four-story luxury townhouses with amenities that include two-car garages, private elevators, and roof decks offering sweeping views of the skyline. The homes will hold at least 3,200 square feet of space, with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.

Broad And Noble rendering via Barton Partners.

Permits Filed for Broad And Noble at 435-43 North Broad Street in the Loft District, Center City

7:30 am on December 31, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction permits have been issued for Broad and Noble, a 231-foot-tall, 18-story tower planned for 435-43 North Broad Street in the Loft District, also known as Callowhill, in North Philadelphia. Designed by Barton Partners and developed by Toll Brothers, the tower will rise from a 49,397-square-foot footprint and yield 371,302 square feet with 344 apartments. Retail will comprise 10,574 square feet, office space will occupy 8,351 square feet, and parking and loading areas will span 46,275 square feet. Clemens Construction is the listed contractor for the project, which will cost an estimated $70 million to build. Original plans called for 368 apartments, 282,471 square feet of residential space along with 23,647 square feet of amenity space, and 107 underground parking spaces.

80-Unit Mixed-Use Building Approved for 101 South 3rd Street in Easton, Pennsylvania

7:30 am on December 30, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

An 11-story, 80-unit mixed-use tower has earned unanimous municipal approval at 101 South 3rd Street in Easton, Pennsylvania, a small city bordering the Delaware River on the northern outskirts of the greater Philadelphia metropolitan region. Designed by SITIO Architects, the development will include ground floor retail and office space spread throughout the tower. The existing low-rise bank building at the site will be renovated and extended all the way to 3rd Street, creating a denser, urban design. The project will include a promenade and a pocket park.

Rendering of the Fairview via Canno Design.

The Fairview is Complete at 2616 West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 28, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is now complete on The Fairview, a five-story mixed-use development at 2616 West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The building brings a 2,010-square-foot ground floor retail space and 14 residential units into the neighborhood, as well as a 1,250-square-foot basement. The building is designed by CANNOdesign and developed by Argo Property Group, which has recently proposed another mixed-use building at the opposite end of the block at 2600 Girard Avenue, which Philly YIMBY reported on yesterday. Tester Construction is the project contractor.

Liberty Flats. Credit: Trinity Realty Companies

Exterior Work Wraps Up on Liberty Flats at 526 Brown Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 27, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Exterior work is wrapping up at Liberty Flats, a multi-family development located at 526 Brown Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. The development rises six stories and includes 36 luxury condos, with a mix between one- and two-bedrooms. The ground floor will feature 3,000 square feet of retail space. Residents will have access to a total of 14 parking spaces as well as a storage unit for each condo, located in the cellar of the building. A rooftop deck will offer nearly 2,000 square feet of patio space and boasting great views of the skyline. Trinity Realty Companies is the developer.

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