South 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 supporting the development of a three-story, four-unit residential project at 122 East Cumberland Street in West Kensington, Philadelphia. The project site spans an area of 1,749 square feet and is situated on a block bound by North Lee Street, North Front Street, and East Cumberland Street. Cumberland Estates LLC is listed as the owner. CUS Construction Inc is serving as the contractor. Glenwood Engineering is responsible for designs.