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Broad and Noble Awaits Construction at 427-43 North Broad Street in Callowhill, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 13, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The stretch of North Broad Street just north of the Vine Street Expressway is poised for an incoming development surge. One of the projects slated for the area is Broad and Noble, a 231-foot-tall, 19-story residential high-rise at 427-43 North Broad Street (or, alternatively, at 1327-31 Noble Street) in Callowhill, half a block northeast of the Inquirer Building and half a block west of the entrance to the elevated Rail Park. Toll Brothers is the developer and Barton Partners is the architect.

3200 West York Street. Looking south. Credit: Google

Permits Filed for 3200 West York Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 13, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been filed for the construction of a multi-family residential structure at 3200 West York Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia. The structure would span a footprint measuring 2,405 square feet. City of Philadelphia Department of Public Property is the listed owner.

Permits Filed For 3854 Pennsgrove Street in East Parkside, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on September 13, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a three-story single-family structure at 3854 Pennsgrove Street in the East Parkside neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The new building will replace a grassy lot that backs onto a small wooded area beside a railyard. The owner of the property listed on the document is BSM Investments LLC.

702 Sansom Street. Credit: SLCE Architects

Excavation Underway at 702 Sansom Street on Jewelers’ Row, Center City

8:00 am on September 12, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Excavation is underway for a 308-foot-tall, 24-story residential tower at 702 Sansom Street in Center City. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by Toll Brothers, the 85-unit project will replace six low-rise buildings on Jewelers’ Row, a notable locale in the Market East neighborhood. The building joins a number of other developments in various stages of progress along Sansom Street, including the 599-foot-tall Laurel Rittenhouse, the tallest building under construction in Philadelphia.

Construction Progresses on SEPTA’s Regional Rail Expansion in Middletown, Pennsylvania

7:30 am on September 12, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

After decades of service reductions to its regional rail system, SEPTA has embarked on a development program that seeks to revive some of the former rail services. One such project is the Wawa Station currently under construction in the Middletown Township, PA, reviving a part of a route that once ran from Philadelphia to West Chester until its discontinuation in September 1986. SEPTA plans to restore service on the Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line from its current terminus at Elwyn Station.

Permits Filed for 2545 North Howard Street in West Kensington

7:00 am on September 12, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a single-family structure at 2545 North Howard Street in West Kensington. The building will replace an overgrown lot near the middle of the block. Kupa Shahe is listed as the owner of the property.

AC Hotel Awaits Construction at 230 North 13th Street in Center City

8:00 am on September 11, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The Convention Center area to the north and east of City Hall has long been a notable hotspot for hotels, with Marriott being one of the key hospitality operators. The hospitality chain is planning another addition to the area. The AC Hotel, part of the AC Mattiott Hotel brand, would stand at 230 North 13th Street, across from the Vine Street Expressway, rising 181 feet and 15 stories. Baywood Hotels is the project developer and Bergmann Asssociates is the designer. The base of the high-rise would incorporate the historic Big Brothers Big Sisters of America building currently at the site.

961 North 45th Street. Looking east. Credit: Google

Permits Filed for 961 North 45th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 11, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been filed for the construction of a two-family building at 961 North 45th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The structure’s footprint would span 840 square feet and the building will feature a Juliet balcony. Giller Realty LLC is the listed owner.

801-11 Aramingo Avenue. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Filed for 801-11 Aramingo Avenue in Fishtown

7:00 am on September 11, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been filed for the construction of three four-story residential buildings with a total of 11 units at 801-11 Aramingo Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. The development will replace a fenced-in parking lot formerly used by an auto repair shop. The site is situated at the corner of Aramingo Avenue and Fletcher Street, just off of Girard Avenue. Wood Capital Investments is the listed owner.

The Durst Organization Selected for Penn’s Landing Redevelopment in Center City

8:00 am on September 10, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

On Wednesday, after a lengthy review process, the New York City-based Durst Organization has been selected to head the Penn’s Landing redevelopment on the Delaware River waterfront in Center City. Durst’s master plan consists of an expanded Penn’s Landing park as well as new waterfront park space and several high-rise buildings, the tallest of which appears to reach around 700 feet. The plan is expected to bring 3.6 million square feet of floor space, much of which would be designated for 1,834 residential units. The development will leave a dramatic impact both on the riverfront and on the city skyline.

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