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2046-50 East Lehigh Avenue. Rendering credit: Ambit Architecture

Five-Story, 21-Unit Development Proposed at 2046-50 Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington

8:00 am on November 9, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a five-story mixed-use structure with ground-floor commercial space and 21 residential units at 2046-50 Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington. The site sits between Frankford Avenue and Amber Street. The structure will be constructed on a footprint of 5,000 square feet and include 21,168 square feet of interior space. Seven bike spaces will be included for residents. Ambit Architecture is the project designer. Grit Construction is the contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $2.75 million.

78-Unit Development Planned at 2610-16 West Fletcher Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 2, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been filed for the construction of a three-story, 78-unit residential structure at 2610-16 West Fletcher Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia. The property sits between North 26th Street and North 27th Street. The new building will take up a footprint of 95,520 square feet and the building itself will offer 61,611 square feet of floor space. A community center will also be included in the project, as well as a surface parking lot. The project’s estimated construction costs are approximated $12.5 million.

1817 East York Street. Credit: Barton Partners

106-Unit Project Proposed for 1817 East York Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on October 26, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

A multi-family building to be located at 1817 East York Street was recently was issued permits for construction. The building will sit in the East Kensington in North Philadelphia between Jasper Street and Kensington Avenue.

Large Residential Project Planned for 800-808 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 13, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been filed for the construction of nine adjacent multi-family structures at 800-808 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, North Philadelphia. The site sits between North 8th Street and North 9th Street in a predominantly industrial area. The project will consist of nine four-story structures with a total of 40 residential units. The development will provide 19 parking spaces for the residents including one that will be ADA accessible. Carolina Pena is the listed design professional and Three R Construction LLC is the listed contractor.

Wawa Rolling Out New Drive-Thru Locations

7:30 am on October 12, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Wawa, a major convenience store/gas station chain based outside of Media, a town in Greater Philadelphia’s western outskirts, is set to now offer new drive-thru locations. The recent changes in consumer interaction have led to a renaissance of limited-contact locations, pickups, and deliveries. Wawa has already introduced in-car and in store pickups, and addition of drive-thru is the next step for the company’s redevelopment strategy. Two locations, both located in the Philadelphia suburbs, will be the first to receive the amenity. One will be a drive-thru-only facility located adjacent to an existing store in the Morrisville section of Falls Township. Another will be added to an existing store in Westhampton, New Jersey.

Two uCity Square to Rise at 225 North 38th Street in University City, Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 2, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Two uCity Square, a 15-story office building that is part of the greater uCity Square development, is slated to rise at 225 North 38th Street in University City in West Philadelphia. Permits have already been filed for the construction of the foundation, the core, and the tower shell. The 498,023-square-foot high-rise will contain office, research and development, and retail space, as well as three loading bays, 329 parking spaces, and 91 bicycle spaces. Most of these amenities will be located underground. A green roof will be built atop the structure.

3701 Chestnut Street. Rendering credit: CDC Co-Living

Renovations Planned for International House at 3701 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 29, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renovations are planned for International House, a 14-story, 221,000-square-foot building at 3701 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The Brutalist building’s number of residential units will rise from the current 346 to 400, and a grocery store will take up the ground floor. A new 14-story wing will be built on the side of the property fronting Chestnut Street, replacing a plaza. The developer, CSC Co-Living, has secured a $33 million loan for the project.

Renderings Released for Wissahickon Transportation Center Renovation

8:00 am on September 27, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Wissahickon Transportation Center, located at 5001 Ridge Avenue in Wissahickon, Northwest Philadelphia, is a bustling transfer station served by numerous bus routes. A complete facelift is planned for the station, which sees around 7,000 riders each weekday. Renderings have recently been released for the future station.

Permits Filed for 871 North 20th Street in Fairmount, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 26, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been filed for the construction of a four-story multi-family structure at 871 North 20th Street in Fairmount, North Philadelphia. The building will include a cellar and three residential condominiums. Each unit will have access to a rooftop deck that will offer sweeping views of the Philadelphia skyline, since the building will rise above the adjacent three-story rowhouses. RDM Construction LLC is listed as the contractor for the project. Construction costs are estimated at $241,000.

Permits Filed for 5312-18 Ridge Avenue in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

7:00 am on September 26, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been filed for the construction of a four-story, mixed use structure at 5312-18 Ridge Avenue in the Manayunk neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia. The building will span a 15,753-square-foot footprint, hold 33,544 square feet of floor area, and contain 36 residential units. The ground floor will feature two commercial spaces, one of which will be occupied by a fresh food market. The address currently houses a one floor industrial building, which will need to be demolished in order for construction to move forward on the project. Klein & Company Plumbing INC will be the contractor for the project. Construction costs are estimated at $5 million.

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