University City

3701 Chestnut Street. Rendering credit: CDC Co-Living

Renovations Planned for International House at 3701 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 29, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renovations are planned for International House, a 14-story, 221,000-square-foot building at 3701 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The Brutalist building’s number of residential units will rise from the current 346 to 400, and a grocery store will take up the ground floor. A new 14-story wing will be built on the side of the property fronting Chestnut Street, replacing a plaza. The developer, CSC Co-Living, has secured a $33 million loan for the project.

Construction Moving Forward at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 23, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing quickly on the six-story, mixed-use structure at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City. The building, which is part of the multibillion-dollar uCity Square megaproject, will rise on an angled lot that was formerly home to the University City High School. The development will add 463 residential unit and retail to the growing Lancaster Avenue and University City. The structure will hold 304,907 square feet of residential space and 13,856 square feet of retail space. Plans also call for 157 parking spaces for residents’ use.

One uCity Square. Credit: ZGF Architects

Potential Activity At One uCity Square in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 18, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The area to the west of the Schuylkill River, particularly University City, has seen much development news recently, including the pending construction of Schuylkill Yards. Another development is on the drawing boards for what is now a large empty plot of land at 3401 Market Street. One uCity Square is a 13-story office building developed by Ventas Inc. and designed by Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership. The building’s height may not be impactful on the skyline, yet its 390,000 square feet of floor space will be a significant addition to the neighborhood.

Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions at 3601 Filbert Street. Rendering via Wexford Science & Technology LLC

Construction Begins on Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 17, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Development continues to expand at an unabated pace across University City. At 3601 Filbert Street, Drexel has started construction of Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions, combining offices with university classrooms. The new building will stand 185 feet tall with 12 floors and yield 174,000 square feet. Ballinger is the architect and the engineer of record for the building.

Construction Timelines Announced for Three Schuylkill Yards Towers in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 16, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction timelines have been released for three skyscrapers that are a part of the Schuylkill Yards mega development in University City. The three buildings will range from 185 to 512 feet and from 14 to 34 floors.

Construction Finishes at The Chestnut at 3720 Chestnut Street, University City

8:00 am on August 19, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Over the past few years, University City has ushered a pretty long list of new and proposed 300-foot-plus residential towers. Another such tower now joins the “completed” list as The Chestnut at 3720 Chestnut Street, boasting a full height of 344 feet, has recently opened its 420 apartments. The new tower, designed by SITIO Inc and developed by EGP Urban Multifamily, has brought 427,100 square feet to University City.

Penn Medicine To Soon Wrap Up Construction On Pavilion at 300 South 33rd Street in University City

8:00 am on August 16, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Over the pat three years, a massive structure has risen at 300 South 33rd Street, making a impact on the hospital district in University City. The 17-story Pavilion rises to a height of 343 feet with 500 rooms added to Penn Medicine. The 1.5 million-square-foot building has a similar square footage and same architect (Foster and Partners) as the tallest skyscraper in Philadelphia, the Comcast Technology Center.

3151 Market Brings New Hues To Schuylkill Views, University City

7:30 am on August 15, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

It’s no secret that Schuylkill Yards is bound to change the University City skyline, but what is kept secret is the development at Schuylkill Yards until they’re revealed. The mega development was unveiled at the beginning of summer 2016 with out-of-this-world proposals, but it turns out they were all placeholders, since 3001 and 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard were officially unveiled last year. Fast forward to 2020, and 3151 Market Street has also been formally revealed, and it will stand 185 feet tall.

Another Schuylkill Yards Building Proposed At 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in University City

8:00 am on August 12, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The Schuylkill Yards development is on the verge of breaking into the University City skyline in West Philadelphia. Permits for a new 361-foot, 28-story, mixed-use office and residential tower at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard were approved in early December 2019. The tower is one of many slated for the 14 acres of land just to the northwest of FMC Tower. A new park, Drexel Square, was completed last year just east of the Bulletin Building.

CHOP Adds 377-Foot Building at 3501 Civic Center Boulevard in University City

8:00 am on August 9, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

165 years ago, a man by the name of Francis West Lewis established one of the most famous and reliable hospitals in the world. Now, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has extended its space across many acres of University City in West Philadelphia. With many towers complete in the past recent years, another building has already started construction at 3501 Civic Center Boulevard, which will eventually rise 377 feet.

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