Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

Looking At The Future Of Lehigh’s Campus In Bethlehem, PA

8:00 am on June 5, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

In spring of 2021, Singleton, Hitch, and Maida Houses finished construction on the side of South Mountain, the latest of many new developments transforming the Lehigh University Campus in Bethlehem, PA. The development consists of three new residential college houses centered around a small park with outdoor seating and garden space. The development adds 720 beds to the campus, providing accommodations for student residences just steps away from the center of the campus. In recent years, Lehigh has embarked on large transformation development, filling in underused locations at the campus as well as expanding its overall footprint.

Rendering of 2001-13 Abigail Street. Credit: Gnome Architects.

Exterior Work Underway at 2001-13 Abigail Street in Fishtown

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

Construction is making progress at 2001-13 Abigail Street, a townhouse complex in Fishtown, Kensington. Designed by Gnome Architects and developed by Catalyst City Development, the project will include nine townhomes with varying sizes. The five homes on the northeast corner of the block will feature parking while the remaining four will not.

Permits Issued for One Dock Street in Society Hill, Center City

8:00 am on June 4, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for One Dock Street, a 31-story, 272-unit residential high-rise in Society Hill, Center City. Designed by Bower Lewis Thrower Architects, he tower will rise 374 feet tall, making it the tallest structure in Society Hill. Amenities will include a roof deck and rooftop pool. The current four-story Marriott Hotel at the site will remain with the new, 288,997-square-foot tower being attached to the existing 63,200-square-foot building. The permit lists construction costs at $66,552,000.

Permits Issued for Four-Unit Building at 4117 Westminster Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on June 3, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-unit multi-family development at 4117 Westminster Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The building will rise three stories and will feature a roof deck at the top, as well as another deck on the second floor. Construction costs are estimated at $411,500, per the permit.

Construction Progresses at the Riddle Hospital Expansion in Media, PA

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

Construction work is progressing rapidly on the expansion for Riddle Hospital, situated at 1068 West Baltimore Pike in Media, PA, a town located in Delaware County outside of Philadelphia. The patient pavilion will offer 76 private patient rooms, as well as a new main entrance to the hospital complex. In total, the building will hold 230,000 square feet of space, with large portions of the space designated for an operating facility as well as a large maternity care area. The project comes with a $327 million price tag.

Construction Progresses at Seville Apartments in Easton, PA

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

Construction is making steady progress at the Seville Apartments, a 68-unit mixed-use development situated at 56 North 3rd Street in the center of Easton, PA, a town situated about 40 miles north of Philadelphia. Designed by USA Architects, the building will rise five stories and will hold a total of 84,000 square feet of space, including 1,800 square feet of retail space planned on the ground floor. Residential units located above the commercial space, consisting of 45 one-bedroom units and 23 two-bedroom units.

Permits Issued for Four-Unit Building at 1513 West Girard Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on June 1, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-unit multi-family development located at 1513 West Girard Avenue in the neighborhood of Francisville, North Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building will rise three stories tall with a roof deck situated at the pinnacle of the structure. One parking space will be included with the development in an accessory parking garage. Construction costs are estimated at $375,000.

Former rendering of 900-18 North 8th Street. Credit: Coscia Moos Architecture.

Permits Issued for 152-Unit Development at 900 North 8th Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 31, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of two multi-family developments at 900 North 8th Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia. The larger of the buildings will be situated at 901-965 North 9th Street. The building will rise five floors tall and include a commercial space. 152 residential units will be situated within the building with each set to be an apartment according to the permit. The structure will be separated into multiple wings and connected by a pedestrian walkway. In total, the building will hold 118,541 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $11,854,100. The other structure will be situated at 900-18 North 8th Street, and will also rise five stories tall. A commercial space will be included in the building, as well as 60 residential units, with each planned to be an apartment according to the permit’s listing. A roof deck is planned on the building at the second floor. Twelve surface parking spaces will be included with the building, with two set to be accessible. Additionally, the building will also have 20 bike spaces. In total, the structure will hold 48,275 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $4,827,500.

Rendering of 204 South 12th Street. Credit: BLT Architects

Site Cleared at 204 South 12th Street in Washington Square West, Center City

8:00 am on May 30, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Demolition work has been finished at 204 South 12th Street in Washington Square West, Center City, and a recent site visit observed an uptick in activity after a period of pause. Designed by BLT Architects, the tower will rise 32 stories tall and make a meaningful impact on the Philadelphia skyline. The development will hold 448 residential units, occupying 340,253 square feet of space and bringing significant density to the property. The project will also include 39,999 square feet of retail space, creating a significant commercial presence on 12th Street, and 68 underground parking spaces in a 41,380-square-foot garage.

Steel Continues to Rise at 701 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 30, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Significant construction progress has been made at 701 South Broad Street, a seven-story mixed-use development in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia. A commercial space will be situated in the ground floor, with 50 residential units will be included above. The building will also hold four “hotel rooms,” which will likely be used as apartments. The building will feature a modern exterior primarily comprised of brick, with a large amount of gray panels. The ground floor will have floor-to-ceiling windows to help create a welcoming street presence.

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