Mural West. Credit: Atkin Olshin Scade Architects

New Renderings Revealed for Mural West at 523 North Broad Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia

At number 14 on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown is Mural West, a 363-foot-tall mixed-use building proposed at 523 North Broad Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia. Designed by Atkin Olshin Schade Architects and developed by Precision Realty Group, the project will yield 10,287 square feet of retail space, 47,587 square feet of commercial/medical space, 68,000-plus square feet of office space, a roof deck with potential restaurant space, and a public plaza. The tower will bring a dramatic skyline change to lower North Broad Street, where a number of developments are underway. Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed no signs of construction yet, with the parking lot at the site still active.

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1810 Federal Street, on the left, prior to demolition. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Filed for a Multi-Family Structure at 1810 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the construction of a multi-family structure at 1810 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The property is located on the south side of the block that is situated between South 18th Street and South 19th Street. The building will have a footprint that spans 1,181 square feet. Dale E. Cottle is the listed owner.

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Rendering of 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard via Brandywine Realty

3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Set for Construction in University City, West Philadelphia

After completing the first two major phases of Schuylkill Yards (Drexel Square and the nearly finished Bulletin Building), developer Brandywine Realty Trust is ready to launch the next phase of the project, further transforming University City in West Philadelphia. One of the two planned towers is the 361-foot-tall, 28-story tower at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, which ranks at number 15 on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown. Designed by the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism, the 326-unit structure will offer office and laboratory space in the broad lower floors and residential space on the upper levels.

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3523 Haverford Avenue via Google Maps

Permits Filed for a Multi-Family Structure at 3523 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the construction of a multi-family structure at 3523 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The property is located on the north side of the block that is situated between North 35th Street and North 36th Street. The building will span a footprint of 2,724 square feet and will feature front and rear decks at the second floor as well as roof decks. Owner E LLC is the listed owner.

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