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3817 Spruce Street substation. Credit: O Z Collaborative via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for Substation at 3817 Spruce Street at UPenn in University City, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on July 22, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a single-story substation structure at 3817 Spruce Street at the University of Pennsylvania campus in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by Pennoni Associates and O Z Collaborative, the structure, officially known as Replacement Substation #4, will be located at the interior of the superblock bound by Spruce Street to the south, Walnut Street to the north, South 38th Street to the east, and South 40th Street to the west, and will span 1,880 square feet. Permits list HSC Builders & Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $3.3 million.

Rendering of 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard via Brandywine Realty

3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Rises to Amenity Level in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 2, 2022 By Thomas Koloski

In University City, West Philadelphia, a new cluster of towers ascends, joining the skyline just to the west of Center City. Of these, the largest development currently underway is just to the west of the 30th Street Station, dubbed Schuylkill Yards. Located at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, the first tower of the 14-acre project (also known as Schuylkill Yards West) is now popping into view from various areas. Designed by the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism and developed by Brandywine Realty Trust, the 326-unit tower will eventually stand at a height of 361 feet and 28 stories and will hold lab and office space on the lower floors and residential units above.

4746-48 Spruce Street. Credit: PZS Architects / Rodriguez Consulting via the Civic Design Review

YIMBY Shares Detailed Plans for 12-Story Building at 4746-48 Spruce Street in Garden Court, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 1, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this month, Philly YIMBY shared the news regarding plans for a 12-story, 170-unit mixed-use high-rise development proposed at 4746-48 Spruce Street in Garden Court (alternately Walnut Hill), West Philadelphia, going before the Civic Design Review. Today we venture beyond the brief overview we presented with the earlier news break to share an extensive package of plans and diagrams that were presented within the CDR submission. Designed by PZS Architects, the project will allocate 149,590 square feet for apartments, 5,700 square feet of residential amenities, around 29,000 square feet of indoor commercial space (plus a 1,500-square-foot commercial tenant terrace) and parking for around 28 cars and 76 bicycles. Although demolition permits have been issued in May, no comprehensive construction permits have yet been issued; however, the project may proceed as of right as it conforms with the zoning code and requires no variances, and has already received a preliminary review and approval.

3618-32 Haverford Avenue. Credit: Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture via Civic Design Review

YIMBY Shares Extensive Project Details for 61-Unit Building Proposed at 3618-32 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 30, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this month, Philly YIMBY shared several renderings for a four-story, 61-unit mixed-use development planned at 3618-32 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Designed by Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture (HDO Architecture) and developed by The HOW Group, the building will rise 45 feet tall, span 60,280 square feet, and offer ground-floor commercial space, two elevators, tenant storage, parking for 22 bicycles, outdoor landscaped space for residents, a roof deck, and a green roof. Today we share an extensive collection of renderings, plans, and diagrams for the proposed building as seen in its Civic Design Review submission.

One uCity Square. Photo by Thomas Koloski

Facade Nearly Complete at One uCity Square in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 28, 2022 By Thomas Koloski

The University City neighborhood in West Philadelphia is growing every year with new projects rising into the skyline. Designed by ZGF Architects and developed by Ventas Inc., the signature tower of One uCity Square at the 14-acre uCity Square development is well underway, as it approaches the final phases of construction. The building, located at 225 North 38th Street, rises to a height of 250 feet and 13 stories. The building makes for a refreshing design for the area, with the glass and metal exterior highlighting the jagged notches on the southeast corner.

26 South 42nd Street. Building elevations. Credit: Coscia Moos Architecture via the City of Philadelphia

YIMBY Looks at Project Details for 63-Unit Building Planned at 26 South 42nd Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on June 24, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last December, YIMBY reported that permits were issued for the construction of a seven-story, 63-unit mixed-use development at 26 South 42nd Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. The project will rise on the on the northwest corner of Chestnut and South 42nd streets, on the western periphery of University City. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the structure will span 56,664 square feet and will include 4,828 square feet of retail. The building will provide parking for 42 bicycles well above the 22-space requirement, and nine off-site car parking spaces in a garage across the street at 4141-47 Chestnut Street. Permits list IMC Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $6.8 million. Today we share plans, elevations, and technical details for the project that were not available in our previous publication.

3618-32 Haverford Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Renderings Revealed for 3618-32 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 23, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a four-story, 61-unit mixed-use development at 3618-32 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building, which fronts on Haverford Avenue and Brandywine Street, will hold commercial space on the ground floor. Eight street trees planted along the footprint, enhancing the street presence. 22 bicycle stalls will be included within the the building’s interior, with another eight on the sidewalk. Due to the site’s zoning and location, no parking is required nor is included within the development.

5500 Master Street. Credit: Design Blendz.

Permits Issued for 5500 Master Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on June 1, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a three-unit multi-family development at 5500 Master Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia. Designed by Designblendz, the building will stand three stories tall and span 4,350 square feet of space. Permits list construction costs at $375,000.

3837-45 Wallace Street. Building section. Credit: Haverford Square Designs via the City of Philadelphia

Five Six-Unit Buildings Proposed at 3837-45 Wallace Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 30, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A series of five adjacent three-story, six-unit apartment buildings have been proposed at 3837 through 3845 Wallace Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia, yielding a total of 30 apartments. Designed by Haverford Square Designs, each structure will span 4,500 square feet, lending an average of 750 square feet per unit, and will feature a basement, nine-foot-plus ceilings, and full sprinkling. Permits for each structure list Francesco Zampetti as the design professional, Eugene Naydovich of Fitler Development as the contractor, and a construction cost of $200,000.

Permits Issued for 4921 Chester Avenue in Kingsessing, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 27, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a six-unit multi-family structure at 4921 Chester Avenue in Kingsessing, West Philadelphia. Designed by CANNOdesign, the new building will rise three stories tall. In total, the structure will offer 4,711 square feet of interior space. Permits list construction at just shy of $590,000.

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