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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.

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed the completion of construction at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2121 East Dakota Street in Fishtown. Like its twin next door at 2023 Est Dakota Street, the new building replaces a vacant lot situated on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. The structure spans 1,500 square feet and features a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Paul Dietz as the design professional and Fidan Basha as the contractor.