West Philadelphia

3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Rendering credit: Practice for Architecture and Urbanism

Facade Rises at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in University City, West Philadelphia

The area to the west of the 30th Street Station in University City, West Philadelphia, is expanding significantly, where the 14-acre Schuylkill Yards project is underway. 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, the latest tower rising in the area, has reached a new milestone as curtain wall assembly has begun. Designed by the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism and developed by Brandywine Realty Trust, the skyscraper will rise to a height of 361 feet and 28 stories.

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1252 North 52nd Street. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Permits Issued for 1252 North 52nd Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, six-unit multi-family building at 1252 North 52nd Street in Carroll ParkWest Philadelphia. Upon completion, the new building will include commercial space at the ground floor, a cellar, and a roof deck. The KCA Design Associates-designed building will span 9,696 square feet. Construction costs are listed at $1.06 million.

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4200 Market Street. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Renderings Revealed For 4200 Market Street In Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a new mixed-use development located at 4200 Market Street in Spruce HillWest Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the new building will rise six stories tall, with a mix of commercial and residential space. Retail will be be located on the ground floor of the development fronting Market Street and 42nd Street, spanning 22,511 square feet, while most of the remaining area will be occupied by 20,000 square feet of parking space. 2,707 square feet of space will be reserved for “residential common spaces.” Other amenity spaces will be located at the second floor (3,920 square feet) as well as at a roof deck atop the structure (5,000 square feet of space). In total, there will be 352 residential units within the structure. 104 accessory parking spaces will be included within the project to help serve these units, including five handicap space, a van accessible space, and three interior loading spaces.

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4049 West Girard Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued For 4049 West Girard Avenue In East Parkside, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new mixed-use development at 4049 West Girard Avenue in East ParksideWest Philadelphia. Upon completion, the new building will rise four stories, while also aging a basement. There will be a commercial space located at the ground floor, with five residents units on upper floors (each being an apartment). In total the structure will span 5,544 square feet of space, while costing an estimated $554,400 to construct according to the permit.

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