4233 Chestnut 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.

Permits have been issued for a new residential project proposed for development at 2318 North Sydenham Street in North Philadelphia East. The project proposal includes the construction of a three-story, two-unit residential project. The project site sits on a corner parcel bound by West Dauphin Street, West York Street, and North 16 Street, facing North Sydenham Street. Mass Architecture Studio is responsible for the designs. Permits list Infiniti Properties LLC as the owner.