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1106-14 Spring Garden Street. Credit: Varenhorst

Examining Preservation-Minded Alternatives for the 79-Unit Building Planned at 1106-14 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 30, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

YIMBY recently introduced a six-story, 79-unit mixed-use proposal at 1106-14 Spring Garden Street (aka 1106 Spring Garden Street) in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by Varenhorst, the building will offer an appealing design, street-energizing retail, much-needed public space, and a large number of apartments. However, the proposal also involves the demolition of a stately prewar building, which has recently been torn down. Today we look at the demolished structure and analyze strategies for how it could have been preserved and incorporated into the design without sacrificing any of its current strong points.

Six-Story, 79-Unit Mixed-Use Building Planned at 1106-14 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 29, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A proposal has been submitted for review for a six-story, 79-unit mixed-use building at 1106-14 Spring Garden Street (aka 1106 Spring Garden Street) in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by Varenhorst, the building will rise from an L-shaped, 17,543-square-foot lot with frontage on Spring Garden and North 11th streets, though the corner parcel is not included in the project. The 74,587-square-foot development will include below-ground parking for 27 vehicles, retail and residential amenity space on the ground floor, and apartments on the stories above.

418 Spring Garden Street. Credit: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Mural-Sporting Treatment Center Still Stands at Site of 329-Unit Building Planned at 418 Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties

8:00 am on November 27, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s site visit discovered no signs of demolition progress at the site of the 12-story, 329-unit building planned at 418 Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, the high-rise, also known under the name of 5th + Spring Garden, will stand 137 feet tall to the top of the main roof and 152 feet tall to the top of the bulkhead. The ground floor will feature abundant commercial space that will enliven the up-and-coming neighborhood. A total of 87 parking spaces will be included within the development.

Rendering of 933 North Penn Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Parking Lot Still Operational at Site of 196-Unit Building Proposed at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 27, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YMBY’s recent site visit found a parking lot still in full operation at the future site of the seven-story, 196-unit multi-family development proposed at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the project will rise directly on the Delaware River waterfront and will include a pedestrian promenade at the ground level. The structure will span 187,636 square feet of gross floor area and will offer parking for 57 cars and 66 bicycles.

918 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture

Cleared Site Awaits Construction of 426-Unit Complex at 918 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 26, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that little progress, if any, has been made over the past few months at the multi-building mixed-use complex planned at 918 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by L2Partridge and developed by Core Realty, the development, also known as 918-80 North Delaware Avenue, will consist of five seven-story buildings as well as a minor single-story one. The complex will hold a total of 418,480 square feet of space and offer 426 residential units.

Rendering of 417-25 Callowhill Street. Credit: Bernardon.

Demolition Not Yet Started at Site of 220-Unit Building Planned at 417-25 Callowhill Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 26, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed no signs of impending demolition nor construction at the site of a seven-story, 220-unit residential building proposed at 417-25 Callowhill Street in Northern Liberties. Designed by Bernardon, the building will be situated just to the north of Old City and will offer apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, 29,980 square feet of amenities, and an expansive roof deck. Parking for 71 vehicles will also be provided.

933 North American Street. Credit: Google Street View

Prewar Rowhouse Still Stands at Site of Three-Story Building Planned at 933 North American Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 26, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

No construction progress has been made at the site of a three-story building proposed at 933 North American Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia, as our recent site visit has shown. In August of last year, one of YIMBY’s earliest articles revealed that permits have been filed for a new structure located just off the triple intersection of North American Street, West Laurel Street, and North Bodine Street, where a Colonial-style rowhouse currently stands.

300 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Credit: Handel Architects

A Detailed Look at the 27-Story Tower Planned at 300 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Northern Liberties

7:30 am on November 25, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

After years of dormancy and inaction, numerous developments along the Delaware River waterfront are finally having their permits issued, which puts them on direct track toward construction. One of the most exciting among these is the project planned at 300 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Northern Liberties. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by The Durst Organization, the project will feature a 27-story, 360-unit tower rising next to a brand new public space. A construction permit was issued for the project in November of last year, and another, more comprehensive one, was issued in August of this year. Earlier this month, a YIMBY site visit observed a large amount of recently-placed material and equipment at the site, although it is not certain whether it is intended for the building’s construction. Today we take a closer look at the building’s design its future contribution both to the neighborhood and to the skyline at large.

Rendering of 949 North Marshall Street. Credit: Gnome Architects.

Shuttered Building Awaits Demolition at Site of 34-Unit Townhouse Complex at 949 North Marshall Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 25, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Although demolition and partial construction permits have been issued, Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit found no signs of ongoing activity at the site of the 34-unit townhouse complex planned at 949 North Marshall Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects, the development will consist of homes each rising four stories tall. Each property will feature roof decks and rear balconies, and two-car garage, creating a total of 68 parking spaces within the development.

626 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: Coscia Moos Architecture

Progress Stalled at DeSimone Tower, 18-Story Car Dealership and Apartment Hybrid Planned at 626 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 22, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed no new progress at the site of the DeSimone Tower, a 18-story, 96-unit mixed-use building proposed at 626 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the building, also known under its full address of 626-30 North Delaware Avenue, is slated to rise at a site bordered by the Delaware Avenue to the east, Fairmount Avenue to the north, and North Front Street to the west, next to the Delaware River waterfront. The development takes its name from DeSimone Automotive Group, which plans to run a multi-level car dealership at the building base. Apartments will be located on the floors above.

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