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Walt Whitman Bridge from King Street in Gloucester City October 2016. Photo by Thomas Koloski

A Look Back at the Walt Whitman Bridge Repainting in 2017

7:00 am on July 10, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Over five years ago, the Walt Whitman Bridge in Walt Whitman Bridge in South Philadelphia was preparing for a renovation that would span several years. The 11,981-foot-long suspension bridge (2,000 feet long at the main span) opened on May 16, 1957 and was in need of a repaint after the last paint job in the late 1990s. The bridge was developed by Delaware River Port Authority and designed by Othmar Ammann, who had designed notable bridges such as New York City‘s Verrazzano-Narrows-Bridge, George Washington Bridge, Bayonne Bridge, and the Bronx-Whilestine Bridge. The bridges towers stand 378 feet tall and has a clearance of 153 feet above the river.

Philadelphia 1905 and 2020 south elevation. Photo by Thomas Koloski

YIMBY Presents a Massing Animation of the Philadelphia Skyline from 1905 to 2020

8:00 am on July 9, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Over the past few months, YIMBY has published multiple features on how the Philadelphia skyline grew over the years via custom-made three dimensional projections. In the past decade, numerous buildings have risen around Center City and beyond. Most of these have been constructed near City Hall and along Market Street, close to the main skyline core. Today we present animations of how the city skyline grew in a 115-year time span from 1905 to 2020.

Rendering of 901 Leland Street. Credit: Hightop Real Estate.

Rendering Revealed as Construction Begins at 901 Leland Street in Francisville, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 9, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A rendering has been revealed for the 50-unit residential development at 901 Leland Street in Francisville, North Philadelphia, where construction work has recently started. Developed by Hightop Real Estate and Development, the building will rise six stories tall and will feature a commercial space located on the ground floor. In total, the building will hold 46,792 square feet of space, and cost an estimated $5 million to build. YIMBY last covered the project in September 2020, when permits were filed for the demolition of the prewar warehouse that had previously stood at the property.

Rendering of 1103 South 47th Street. Credit: Desigmblendz.

Permits Issued for 15-Unit Building at 1103 South 47th Street in Squirrel Hill, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on July 9, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 15-unit multi-family building at 1103 South 47th Street in Squirrel Hill, West Philadelphia. Designed by Designblendz, the building will rise four stories tall. A commercial space will be located on the ground floor and a roof deck will be included at the top of the structure. In total, the building will hold 20,771 square feet of space and cost an estimated $2.6 million to build.

Rendering of 412 North 2nd Street. Credit: Morris Adjmi Architects.

412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties Goes to Civic Design Review

8:00 am on July 8, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A number of significant mid- and high-rise buildings are currently proposed in the sparsely developed zone in southern Northern Liberties, just north of Old City. One of these proposals is 412 North 2nd Street, which was presented in great detail in a recent Civic Design Review submission. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, the tower will rise 244 feet and 23 stories high, easily making it one of the tallest buildings in the area. There will be 397 residential units included in the tower, 20,431 square feet of retail space, and 105 parking spaces.

Wawa Welcome America fireworks and the Philadelphia skyline from New Jersey. Photo by Thomas Koloski

Fireworks In The Decorated Skyline In Center City

7:30 am on July 8, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Each year, the United States celebrates its birthday on July 4th, with evening fireworks being the highlight of the day. In Philadelphia, which was the nation’s capital between 1790 and 1800, a concert was held big name celebrities by the the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and fireworks, sponsored in large part by Wawa, launched as high as the Center City skyscrapers. The event was a tribute to America’s 245th birthday and the skyline was also lit up in the nations colors.

Current view of 422 North 38th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 422 North 38th Street in Powelton Village, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on July 8, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-unit multi-family structure at 422 North 38th Street in Powelton Village, West Philadelphia. Upon completion, the mew building will rise three stories tall. A roof deck will be located the top of the structure. In total, the building will host 4,864 square feet of space, and cost an estimated $700,000 to build.

Riverwalk, looking southeast. Credit: PMC Property Group

Exterior Nearly Complete at Riverwalk North in Center City West

8:00 am on July 7, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Facade work nears completion at Riverwalk North, which is part of the Riverwalk complex at 60 North 23rd Street in Center City West. The development consist of two skyscrapers situated upon retail podiums. The project will feature a total of 711 residential units, and the north tower will have 331 units with the south tower featuring 380 units. Gensler, the architecture firm behind the design of the complex, has also designed a number of other projects in the area, including 3151 Market Street. Similarly, developer PMC Property Group is also developing several properties in the neighborhood.

Current view of 1909 East Huntingdon Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued For 1909 East Huntingdon Street In East Kensington

7:30 am on July 7, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-unit multi-family structure at 1909 East Huntingdon Street in East Kensington. Upon completion, the new building will rise three stories tall. The building will also feature a basement and a roof deck. In total, the structure will hold 5,200 square feet of space and cost an estimated $625,000 to build.

North Liberty Triangle at 1102-48 North 2nd Street. Credit: Streamline

Construction Progresses at North Liberty Triangle at 1115-27 North American Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 6, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Construction is making significant progress at North Liberty Triangle, an 84-unit development located at 1115-27 North American Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Façade work is underway at the four-story south building. The building has risen higher, as the structure will soon rise six stories above ground. The wooden structure of the second building, which will stand six stories tall, is currently rising. The residential and retail development will add significant density to the rapidly growing neighborhood. Developed by Streamline Development, the project sits just to the north of the massive Piazza Terminal complex.

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