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1025 Buttonwood Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022

Construction Complete at 1025 Buttonwood Street in Callowhill

7:00 am on June 4, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has revealed that construction is complete at a four-story, three-unit multi-family building at 1025 Buttonwood Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia, near the elevated Rail Park. The site sits on the north side of the block between North 10th and North 11th streets. Designed by YCH Architect, the structure spans 3,297 square feet. Permits list Lins Decoration Contractor as the contractor and a construction cost of $180,000.

Center City West. Looking north. Credit: Google Maps

YIMBY Observes the Rise of Center City West

8:00 am on June 3, 2022 By Thomas Koloski

Center City West is a section of Center City located roughly between 21st, Chestnut, and Arch streets and the Schuylkill River. For decades, the neighborhood was comprised primarily of parking lots, yet in recent years the area has been on the rise with a large number of projects that have recently been completed, underway, and proposed. The largest developments that have originally been completed in the neighborhood are the PECO Building, completed in 1970, and the Aramark Headquarters which renovated the structure of an existing building at 2400 Market Street in 2019. With Aramark relocating its headquarters to the neighborhood, the company saw the potential of the area’s growth. 2222 Market Street, the first development of the new construction wave was revealed in 2019, and is currently underway.

Permits Issued for 626 West Norris Street in North Philadelphia East

7:00 am on June 3, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit multi-family building at 626 West Norris Street in North Philadelphia East. The building will span a total of 3,939 square feet. A roof deck will be located at the top of the structure. Construction costs are listed at $190,000.

231 West Johnson Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2022

Construction Underway at 231 West Johnson Street in Morton, Northwest Philadelphia

10:27 am on June 2, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction is underway at a five-story, 32-unit multi-family structure at 231 West Johnson Street in Morton, Northwest Philadelphia. The 35,519-square-foot structure will hold 32 residential units and 19 parking spaces. Permits list Scott Woodruff as the architect and Venco Builders Inc. as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $4.97 million.

Model of Liberty Place. Photo by The Philadelphia Inquirer

YIMBY Shares Detailed Models Of The 1985 Liberty Place Iteration In Center City

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

The Liberty Place complex, which consists of One Liberty Place and Two Liberty Place are located at 1650 Market Street and 50 South 16th Street in Center City, has anchored the Philadelphia skyline ever since it was completed in 1990. However, at one point, the final form of the buildings was meant to look very different. The groundbreaking project was designed by Helmut Jahn of Murphy/Jahn (now known as Jahn/), who had hand-drawn a massive quantity of possibilities for the city block. The project was developed by Rouse and Associates, as Willard G. Rouse, who was adamant about raising the skyline above Philadelphia City Hall as he believed that William Penn himself would appreciate the city’s progress. In this feature, Philadelphia YIMBY shares our latest skyline massings of a heavily detailed model of the 1985 iteration of Liberty Place.

Construction Underway at 6311-17 Germantown Avenue in Morton, Northwest Philadelphia

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

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction is underway at a four-story, 60-unit mixed use building at 6311-17 Germantown Avenue in Morton, Northwest Philadelphia. The development is situated on the east side of the block between East Washington Lane and East Duval Street. The building will span 51,592 square feet and feature commercial space on the ground floor, elevator service, a green roof that will span at least 60 percent of the rooftop, 20 bicycle spaces, and full sprinkling. Permits list Knight Rider Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $5.29 million.

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.

Philadelphia 1987 One Liberty Place south elevation. Models and image by Thomas Koloski

YIMBY Shares a Detailed Model of One Liberty Place in Center City

8:00 am on May 31, 2022 By Thomas Koloski

As the 35th anniversary for the topping-out of One Liberty Place‘s spire was commemorated, Philadelphia YIMBY has assembled a high-quality model of the skyscraper. Located at 1650 Market Street in Center City, the tower is a milestone in the skyline and Philadelphia history as it broke free of the height limit once set by City Hall and improved the city’s image. While heavily criticized by some at the time of proposal, the office tower was eventually given the green light to stand 61 stories high and 945 feet tall. The tower and the second phase of the project was designed by Helmut Jahn of Murphy/Jahn and developed by Willard G. Rouse III of Rouse and Associates. In this feature, Philadelphia YIMBY observes an accurately detailed model of One Liberty Place on the 1987 skyline massing.

1820 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Plato Studios.

Permits Issued for 1820 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, Lower North Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 31, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-story mixed-use building at 1820 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia. Designed by Plato Studios, the new building will hold commercial space at the ground floor as well as 12 residential units. /The structure will span 10,732 square feet. Features include a basement and a roof deck will located at the top of the structure. Construction costs ate listed at $800,000.

Rendering of One Dock Street. Credit: BLT Architects.

One Dock Street Popping Into View From Society Hill, Center City

8:00 am on May 30, 2022 By Thomas Koloski

Despite opposition from preservationists, the long-awaited tower at One Dock Street is underway in Society Hill, Center City. The apartment building will stand 372 feet tall and 31 stories. Designed by Philadelphia-based BLT Architects and developed by LCOR Incorporated, the slim yet sizeable tower will feature 272 rental apartments and will connect to the Marriott Hotel adjacent to the site. The high-rise will join architect I. M. Pei’s three Society Hill Towers that have dominated the area since 1964.

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