Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

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

8:00 am on August 5, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

Facade work has begun at 204 South 12th Street, a major mixed-use development underway in Washington Square West, Center 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

8:00 am on July 28, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

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

8:00 am on July 21, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a 120-unit mixed-use development proposed at 2024-32 North 22nd Street in Cecil B. Moore, North 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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1600 North Broad Street / 1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Renderings Revealed for 1600 North Broad Street Near Temple University

8:00 am on July 19, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a massive 245-unit residential development proposed at 1600 North Broad Street (or 1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue) near Temple University in North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the structure will rise 15 stories tall, containing 238,090 square feet of space. The development will feature a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Included with the project will be 62 parking spaces, and an impressive amenity space predominantly located at the second floor.

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Rendering of 2616 South 18th Street. Credit: Design Blendz.

Construction Partially Complete At Carrie’s Court In Girard Estates, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 14, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction work is partially complete at Carrie’s Court, a townhome development located at 2616 South 18th Street in Girard Estates, South Philadelphia. Designed by Designblendz, the development entails the construction of 22 homes, each three stories high. The homes will be arranged in two rows, with a drive aisle and parking space situated in the middle.

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