Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

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.

5535 Pulaski Avenue based on rendering by the Stamm Development Group

34-Unit Development in Progress at 5535 Pulaski Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 25, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Stamm Development Group and Tester Construction are planning to construct a four-story, 34-unit development called The Nook at 5535 Pulaski Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The lot sits between Schoolhouse Lane and Chelten Avenue. The structure will feature large windows with gray cladding and tall yellow columns adding color accents to the structure.

Construction Moving Forward at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 23, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing quickly on the six-story, mixed-use structure at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City. The building, which is part of the multibillion-dollar uCity Square megaproject, will rise on an angled lot that was formerly home to the University City High School. The development will add 463 residential unit and retail to the growing Lancaster Avenue and University City. The structure will hold 304,907 square feet of residential space and 13,856 square feet of retail space. Plans also call for 157 parking spaces for residents’ use.

Permits Filed for 1616 and 1620-1622 North 54th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 19, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been filed for the construction of a three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 1616 North 54th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia. The structure will span 11,388 square feet and run a construction cost of $500,000. Another building is planned nearby at 1620-22 North 54th Street, which will include 11 low income senior housing units. The two buildings will hold a total of eight two-bedroom units and fifteen one-bedroom units. Omega Home Builders is the builder for both properties.

Master Plan Unveiled for Redevelopment of the Delaware River Waterfront in Chester, PA

8:00 am on September 18, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

The Riverfront Alliance Of Delaware County has unveiled an extensive master plan that will transform the waterfront of Chester, PA, a satellite city west of Philadelphia. The plan seeks to revitalize approximately 100 acres of waterfront by the Commodore Barry Bridge and Subaru Park, a stadium that is home to the Philadelphia Union, a Major League Soccer franchise. The park space ill come in addition to a large mixed use neighborhood designed by NBBJ.

Construction Timelines Announced for Three Schuylkill Yards Towers in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 16, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction timelines have been released for three skyscrapers that are a part of the Schuylkill Yards mega development in University City. The three buildings will range from 185 to 512 feet and from 14 to 34 floors.

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