Framing in Progress at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

Construction has been progressing rapidly at 3700 Lancaster Avenue, a massive six-story apartment building in the uCity Square megaproject in University City, West Philadelphia. The 304,907-square-foot project will add 463 new residential units and 157 parking spaces units to the neighborhood. YIMBY first shared the project in September, when foundation work had been completed and framing had begun on the first floor.

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Rendering of 932 Hamilton Street via Bernardon.

108-Unit Mixed-Use Structure Revealed for 932 Hamilton Street in Allentown, PA

Plans have been revealed for a six-story, mixed-use development at 932 Hamilton Street in Allentown, a city on the northern outskirts of the greater Philadelphia metro area, about 30 miles north of the city. Designed by Bernardon, the development will consist of a total 108 residential units across a mixture of studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. All units will be rental apartments. Three commercial storefronts will be located in the ground floor facing Hamilton Street. The building will hold 114,000 square feet of floor space.

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1326 Palethorp Street via Google Maps

Permits Filed for a Single-Family Dwelling at 1326 Palethorp Street in Olde Kensington

Permits have been filed for the construction of a single-family structure at 1326 Palethorp Street in Olde Kensington. The property is situated on the west side of the block that is located between West Thompson Street and Master Street. The building will have a footprint that spans 770 square feet. Collins-Hyman Bachman Samuel Steiner-JOS is the listed owner.

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