Articles by Thomas Koloski

619 North Broad Street. Credit: Varenhorst

619 North Broad Street Awaits Construction Activity in Poplar, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 2, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

No progress has been made yet at 619 North Broad Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia, an 18-story building that will replace the single-story Bright Horizons Family Solutions structure and the adjacent parking lot. The proposed building will rise to a height of 275 feet, ranking at number 30 on Philly YIMBY’s December Countdown of proposed and under-construction buildings. Designed by Varenhorst and developed by KFA Investments, the building will be a standout neighborhood feature, along with the nearby Congregation Rodeph Shalom at 615 North Broad Street, and is expected to cost $60 million.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 7112 Upland Street in Elmwood Park, Southwest Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 2, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 7112 Upland Street in Elmwood Park, Southwest Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $10,413. Rivera Samuel Cardona is the listed owner. Monticello Contractors Inc. is the listed contractor.

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20th + Arch at 2000-24 Arch Street. Credit: L2P

YIMBY’s Annual Development Countdown Kicks Off with 20th+Arch Proposed in Center City West

8:00 am on December 1, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Philadelphia YIMBY is launching its first annual December Development Countdown of the 31 tallest buildings proposed or under construction in Philadelphia. Number 31 on the list is 20th+Arch, a 260-foot-tall, 15-story office building planned at 2000 Arch Street in Center City West (alternatively in Logan Square). Developed by Parkway Commercial Properties (aka the Parkway Corporation) and designed by L2P Architects, the building will offer roughly 400,000 square feet of office space. No construction work has yet taken place.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 275 South 62nd Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 1, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 275 South 62nd Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling is located at the southeast corner of South 62nd Street and Irving Street and will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $17,777. Do Hong is the listed owner. Pedro Palmer Construction Inc. is the listed contractor.

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Construction Progresses at Piazza Terminal in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 30, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Construction is making rapid progress at Piazza Terminal, a multi-building, mixed-use complex at 1075 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed that a number of structures have risen several stories high at the 4.4-acre lot. Designed by BKV Group and developed by Post Brothers, the complex will offer 1,166,980 square feet and 1,144 residential units as well as a public promenade, retail, and parking. The tallest building will stand 16 stories and around 180 feet tall, with two more standing 12 stories tall.

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