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Demolition Underway at 204 South 12th Street in Washington Square West, Center City

8:00 am on February 2, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

After a series of disputes and delays, demolition work is underway at 204 South 12th Street in Washington Square West, Center City, where a 32-story residential tower is planned. Designed by Bower Lewis Tower Architects and Roger Stirk Harbour + Partners and developed by Midwood Investments and Development, the building, which was revealed just a few months ago, will consist of a concrete structure clad in glass with orange highlights. The building will include 448 rental units and three floors of for retail.

Construction Progress on Liberty Square in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on February 2, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction of the new Liberty Square development in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia, is getting closer to the finish line. When completed, the residential complex will total 201 units with 156 underground parking spaces, covering an…

1308-10 North Front Street. Credit: Colin LeStourgeon.

Completion Approaches at 1308-10 North Front Street in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on February 2, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing on a multi-family structure at 1308-10 North Front Street in Fishtown, Kensington. The building will include 10 residential units, with one unit having access to a roof deck that will offer sweeping views of the skyline.

Excavation Nearly Complete On Foundation Of 2222 Market Street in Center City

8:00 am on February 1, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Foundation excavation is nearly complete at 2222 Market Street, where a 20-story structure will soon rise. Designed by Gensler and developed by Parkway Commercial Properties, the glass clad building with stone highlights will replace a 21,000-square-foot parking lot. The 329,100-square-foot building will stand around 300 feet tall, adding a substantial amount of floor space to Center City West.

The Milk Depot. Credit: Argo Property Group.

Completion Approaches at the Milk Depot at 1327-33 North Marston Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on February 1, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Completion approaches at the Milk Depot, a three-story, 17-unit residential development at 1327-33 North Marston Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The building is developed by Argo Property Group, which is behind many projects in the neighborhood. The development, built as-of-right, will feature a lounge and private office space. Tester Construction is the contractor.

La Cour at 909 Corinthian Avenue. Credit: MM Partners

Façade Work is Complete at 909 Corinthian Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on February 1, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Exterior work has is complete at 909 Corinthian Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia. The building stands three floors tall and will hold 14 residential units once completed. The project is the second phase of a greater development, with the first phase being a 22-unit renovation of a larger structure to the north. MM Partners is the developer of the project.

19-Story Tower to Rise At 1451 North Broad Street in Yorktown, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on January 31, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

A rendering has been revealed for 1451 North Broad Street, a 230-foot-tall residential building proposed in Yorktown, North Philadelphia, in the Temple University area. Designed by Philadelphia-based Cecil Baker + Partners and developed by 1451 North Broad LLC, the 19-story building will yield 225 units as well as 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, 21 parking spaces, and amenities on the second floor including lounges and an outdoor deck.

The Nest at 1324 North Broad Street. Credit: Google Maps

The Nest at 1324 North Broad Street Improves Density in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 31, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The latest addition to the Temple University area skyline is The Nest, a 215-foot-tall, 17-story student housing building at 1324 North Broad Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. Designed by the Philadelphia-based Cecil Baker + Partners and developed by developed by Brock Development Group, the development is called The Nest and provides 192 units of student housing, which can accommodate up to 500 students. The first floor features retail space, while the second floor holds amenity space, a fitness center, lounges, and an outdoor terrace.

1201 West Girard Avenue. Credit: Landmark Architectural Design LLC

A Detailed Look at the 166-Unit Residential Building Proposed at 1201 West Girard Avenue in Yorktown, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 31, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A few weeks ago, we introduced a four-story, 166-unit development proposed at 1201 West Girard Avenue in Yorktown, North Philadelphia. Today, we take an in-depth look at the details of Landmark Architectural Design LLC’s approximately 60-foot-tall, 46,071-square-foot development, as well as what the process behind the design reveals about the strengths and inadequacies of current architecture and urban planning in Philadelphia.

PECO Delaware Generation Station. Credit: NatureLifePhoto via flickr

Permits Issued for Redevelopment of the Delaware Generating Station at 1325 Beach Street in Fishtown, Kensington

8:00 am on January 30, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a residential conversion for the iconic Delaware Generating Station, located at 1325 Beach Street on the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown. The project calls for alterations to the massive abandoned structure and creation of 216 rental residential units. The renovation area will span 235,204 square feet of space. The construction cost is listed at $29,671,303.

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