1825 Diamond Street

Urban development is a delicate balancing act, and sometimes we must say goodbye to cherished local destinations in order to make way for a plan that is ultimately more beneficial to the community and to the city at large. One of such trade-offs is slated to occur at 7619 Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia, where the Trolley Car Diner is set to meet the wrecking ball, to be replaced by a six-story, mixed-use residential development designed by Morrissey Design. Although the charming chrome, neon, mural, and freestanding trolley of the diner will be missed, the proposal at hand makes for more effective use of the site, bringing significant residential density within a two0-block walk of the Mount Airy Station of the SEPTA Regional Rail and replacing the auto-centric restaurant with pedestrian-friendly retail.

New permits have been issued for a residential project proposed for development at 1418 North 27th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The building will be located on small lot spanning 608 square feet, on a mid-block parcel situated between Etting Street, Jefferson Street, and Master Street, facing North 27th Street. The project proposal includes the construction of a three-story single-family residence. Moto Designshop Inc is listed as the design professional. Permits list Spruce Builders LLC as the contractor. Cievtta Property Group is the owner.