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One uCity Square night lighting. Photo from Civic Design Review

Concrete Work Starts at One uCity Square in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 12, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Concrete work has begun for the foundation at the 13-story One uCity Square in University City, West Philadelphia, after months of excavation. Designed by ZGF Architects and developed by Ventas Inc., the project is a key component of the 14-acre uCity Square development that will span multiple blocks. The building will eventually rise 250 feet tall and will feature office and lab space with Century Therapeutics and Integral Molecular, as well as retail space.

2509 Grays Ferry Avenue. Credit: The Stafford Group

Completion Nears at a Four-Unit Structure at 2509 Grays Ferry Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 12, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is nearing completion at a three-story multi-family project located at 2509 Grays Ferry Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The development will hold four luxury residential units, each one counting three bedrooms. Eileen and Gary Schwalb are the listed owners.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Structure at 1825 West Diamond Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 12, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 1825 Diamond Street in the Temple University area in North Philadelphia. The development will stand three stories tall and hold five residential units. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the building will hold 7,240 square feet of space and cost an estimated $1 million to build. 1825 Diamond Street LLC is the listed owner.

Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions at 3601 Filbert Street. Rendering via Wexford Science & Technology LLC

Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions Rises Past Halfway Point in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 11, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Construction at the Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions in University City in West Philadelphia has been underway for the past few months, and the steel structure currently rises high enough to start making an impact on the skyline. Designed and developed by Wexford Science & Technology LLC, the 185-foot-tall structure will feature a façade with a mix of staggered glass of varying shades. The structure now rises seven stories tall, just past halfway on the way to its eventual 12-story height. The building is a part of the 14-acre uCity Square project that will dramatically raise the profile several city blocks.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Renovation at 1015 Clinton Street in Washington Square West, Center City

7:30 am on March 11, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a five-unit renovation of a historic house at 1015 Clinton Street in Washington Square West, Center City. The existing building holds a total of 4,495 square feet, a large amount of space for a single-family dwelling, so a five-unit multi-family conversion is logical. Barry Magarick and Rochelle H/W are the listed owners. Construction costs are estimated at $700,000.

2240 Frankford Avenue prior to redevelopment. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for a Six-Unit Structure at 2240 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on March 11, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a mixed-use structure at 2240 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. The building will stand four stories tall, with a retail space situated in the ground floor. The upper floors will hold six residential units. Storage space for residents and for the commercial tenant will be located in the basement and at the first floor. Totem Real Estate LLC is the listed owner. Construction costs for the project are estimated at $450,000.

Rendering of 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard via Brandywine Realty

Excavation Starts at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 10, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Excavation has begun for the 361-foot-tall, 28-story tower at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism and developed by Brandywine Realty Trust, the skyscraper will rise to a height of 361 feet, and may top out by the end of this year. The larger floors will feature retail at the lower floors and laboratory space, with residential space located in the thinner upper portion of the tower, situated above the amenity floor. The building will be the first skyscraper to rise at the 14-acre Schuylkill Yards megadevelopment.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Structure at 3006-08 Ridge Avenue in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 10, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 306-08 Ridge Avenue in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia. The building will stand three stories tall and hold five renal residential units. The structure will be designed by Gnome Architects, though no renderings are available. The building will add 4,959 square feet of space to the neighborhood, coming at an estimated construction cost of $150,000.

Permits Issued for a 43-Unit Structure at 4074-86 Haverford Avenue in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 10, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 4074-86 Haverford Avenue (alternately 4070 Haverford Avenue) in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. The building will stand four stories and feature a roof deck atop the structure, accessible via multiple pilot houses. The building will hold 43 residential units, as well as accessory surface parking. The 34,506-square-foot structure will cost an estimated $3 million to build.

Philadelphia YIMBY Presents Massing Renderings of the 1987 Skyline

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

The iconic Philadelphia skyline has dramatically expanded since the completion of One Liberty Place in 1987. Philly YIMBY presents exclusive massing renderings of the 1987 skyline, reflecting the beginning of a period that saw rapid development in Center City.

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