Articles by Colin LeStourgeon



1820 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Plato Studios.

Permits Issued for 1820 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, Lower North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-story mixed-use building at 1820 Ridge Avenue in FrancisvilleNorth Philadelphia. Designed by Plato Studios, the new building will hold commercial space at the ground floor as well as 12 residential units. /The structure will span 10,732 square feet. Features include a basement and a roof deck will located at the top of the structure. Construction costs ate listed at $800,000.

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619 North Broad Street. Credit: Brightcommon.

Renderings Revealed for 619 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a seven-story mixed-use development at 619 North Broad Street in PoplarLower North Philadelphia. Designed by Brightcommon, the new building will hold two commercial spaces at the ground floor, totaling 3,791 square feet of space, as well as a residential component, which will span 90,882 square feet and include 119 residential units. The ground floor mezzanine area, which will feature a lobby, amenity spaces, trash, loading and parking, will hold 6,150 square feet. The basement level will add 17,892 square feet of additional space. A total of 34 parking spaces included.

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