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1201 West Girard Avenue. Credit: Landmark Architectural Design LLC

A Detailed Look at the 166-Unit Residential Building Proposed at 1201 West Girard Avenue in Yorktown, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 31, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A few weeks ago, we introduced a four-story, 166-unit development proposed at 1201 West Girard Avenue in Yorktown, North Philadelphia. Today, we take an in-depth look at the details of Landmark Architectural Design LLC’s approximately 60-foot-tall, 46,071-square-foot development, as well as what the process behind the design reveals about the strengths and inadequacies of current architecture and urban planning in Philadelphia.

Construction Progresses on Liberty Triangle in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia

8:00 am on January 29, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing quickly on Liberty Triangle at 1102-48 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. The project will include 84 residential units within two separate structures. The buildings will stand up to six floors tall on an irregularly-shaped site formed by the diagonal Germantown Avenue. The project also features ground floor retail. For more renderings and analysis on the project, check out YIMBY’s detailed report published in November.

1705 North American Street. Credit: Atrium Design Group

179-Unit Building Proposed for 1705 North American Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on January 26, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

A six-story, 179-unit residential building is planned at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. Designed by Atrium Design Group, the building stand 77 feet tall and will replace a vacant grassy lot and a commercial building occupied by Drexel Foods. The building will take up an entire block, standing out from the predominantly rowhouse neighborhood. The building will stand in a desolate area, and will likely generate greater developer interest in the area. The modern design features stone cladding, a rarity for the area. The 189,000-square-foot building will also feature commercial and retail space.

2315 North Front Street. Credit: HDO Architecture

Permits Issued for 63-Unit Structure at 2315 North Front Street in East Kensington

7:30 am on January 26, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a mixed-use structure at 2315 North Front Street in East Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will stand five stories tall and hold 63 residential units, all apartments. The ground floor will include two commercial spaces. The development will feature a roof deck at the summit, alongside a green roof. 22 bike spaces will be included in the development. The construction cost is estimated at $6 million.

1539 North 26th Street. Rendering credit: Designblendz

Framing Work Progresses at 1539 North 26th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 25, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction has topped out at 1539 North 26th Street, a five-story mixed-use building in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the property will yield 28 apartments as well as ground-floor retail space and parking. GRIT Construction is in charge of building the structure.

The Poplar Nears Completion at 900 North 9th Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on January 24, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Completion approaches at The Poplar, a renovation project in progress at 900 North 9th Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia. Designed by Cosica Moos Architecture, which is responsible for exterior as well as interior design, and developed by the Post Brothers, the 400,000-square-foot project transforms the 11-story Quaker Building, a factory loft built in 1918, into a 285-unit residential building. The redevelopment adds a striking new color to the exterior, a rooftop amenity deck, and units that come in multiple sizes.

Permits Issued for 3.0 University Place at 4101-23 in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on January 23, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of 3.0 University Place, an eight-story, mixed-use building at 4101-23 Market Street in the West Powelton section of University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by the Sheward Partnership, the 274,294-square-foot structure will include retail and commercial space on the ground floor, with the office and lab space on the floors above. A green roof will be located atop the building. The permits provide for the construction of the core and shell, with other features requiring their own permits. The project will cost an estimated $14,793,930 to build.

1309 Cambridge Street. Rendering of the project via KJO Architecture.

Permits Issued for a 46-Unit Structure at 1309-25 Cambridge Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 19, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a six-story, 46-unit structure at 1309-25 Cambridge Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia. Designed by KJO Architecture, the 51,878-square-foot structure will include a roof terrace, as well as 15 parking spaces. Cambridge 9 OZB LLC is the listed owner. The building will cost $6.75 million to build.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Structure at 521 North 41st Street in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 18, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, five-unit multi-family structure at 521 North 41st Street in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. The 7,187-square-foot development will feature a roof deck with two access structures. Kevin O’Neill is the project designer and Tester Construction is the contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $850,000.

Permits Issued for a 28-Unit Structure at 1731-39 Tilghman Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-story mixed-use structure at 1731-39 Tilghman Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The 34,119-square-foot building will feature 28 apartments, with 16 two-bedroom and 12 one-bedroom units. The property will also include 17 parking spaces and 11 bike parking spaces, as well as ground-floor retail space.

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