West Philadelphia

Construction Underway at 314 South 46th Street in Garden Court, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 17, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A rendering has been revealed for a 25-unit residential development at 314 South 46th Street as construction begins on the project located in Garden Court, West Philadelphia. YIMBY shared news of the project in August, stating that permits were issued for the property. Developed by High Top Real Estate, the project includes a renovation of a former church, which will receive a third floor as well as an attached four-story addition.

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Permits Issued for 37-Unit Structure at 4112 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford North, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a large mixed-use building at 4112 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford North, West Philadelphia. The development will stand four stories tall and will hold 37 residential units, with a commercial space to be situated on the ground floor, as well as a green roof, which allowed developers to build to a greater density. The building will total 43,791 square feet of space and will cost an estimated $6,767,831 to build.

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One uCity Square night lighting. Photo from Civic Design Review

Concrete Work Starts at One uCity Square in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 12, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Concrete work has begun for the foundation at the 13-story One uCity Square in University City, West Philadelphia, after months of excavation. Designed by ZGF Architects and developed by Ventas Inc., the project is a key component of the 14-acre uCity Square development that will span multiple blocks. The building will eventually rise 250 feet tall and will feature office and lab space with Century Therapeutics and Integral Molecular, as well as retail space.

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

Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions Rises Past Halfway Point in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 11, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Construction at the Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions in University City in West Philadelphia has been underway for the past few months, and the steel structure currently rises high enough to start making an impact on the skyline. Designed and developed by Wexford Science & Technology LLC, the 185-foot-tall structure will feature a façade with a mix of staggered glass of varying shades. The structure now rises seven stories tall, just past halfway on the way to its eventual 12-story height. The building is a part of the 14-acre uCity Square project that will dramatically raise the profile several city blocks.

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Rendering of 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard via Brandywine Realty

Excavation Starts at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 10, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Excavation has begun for the 361-foot-tall, 28-story tower at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in University City, West Philadelphia. 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 may top out by the end of this year. The larger floors will feature retail at the lower floors and laboratory space, with residential space located in the thinner upper portion of the tower, situated above the amenity floor. The building will be the first skyscraper to rise at the 14-acre Schuylkill Yards megadevelopment.

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