PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread - Page 169

philly13 · #**3361** Posted **Jul 1, 2015, 6:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by domodeez

That's the prototype at Broad x Arch. DIGSAU designed the shelters and put that one up relatively recently as a model. I was walking up N. Broad a few weeks ago when it caught my attention. Looks great.

Thanks for the info domodeez, it caught my attention too and had me curious.

And from what I remember BenKatz, it was similar to that one but smaller. I could have viewed it from a bad angle though.

Boku · #**3362** Posted **Jul 1, 2015, 7:00 PM**

This should go over well.

30 Rock Officially Renamed Comcast Building; NBC Peacock to Light Up NYC Skyline for First Time in History

domodeez · #**3363** Posted **Jul 1, 2015, 8:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by BenKatzPhillytoParis

Is this what the model looks like? http://articles.philly.com/2014-12-0...outdoor-kiosks

If so, I really like it. Nothing hokey about it—just bold lines, looks very sharp. I actually think this is a very exciting topic, bus shelters. They are a huge part of the streetscape and play a big role in setting the tone for the city.

Yes, but the metal coating is somewhat darker. Looks really sharp on the street. Here's a badly lit picture of the prototype while it was in the shop > https://twitter.com/DIGSAU/status/609385502945464320

philatonian · #**3364** Posted **Jul 2, 2015, 12:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by Boku

This should go over well.

30 Rock Officially Renamed Comcast Building; NBC Peacock to Light Up NYC Skyline for First Time in History

LOL when I read this I immediately thought of the scene in 30 Rock when they watched the GE logo change to "Cabletown." At least Comcast is using the NBC Peacock in its new logo.

For real though, I don't think it's any different than the GE logo. It will always be "Rockefeller Center" no matter whose name is on the roof.

BenKatzPhillytoParis · #**3365** Posted **Jul 2, 2015, 7:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by domodeez

Yes, but the metal coating is somewhat darker. Looks really sharp on the street. Here's a badly lit picture of the prototype while it was in the shop > https://twitter.com/DIGSAU/status/609385502945464320

Nice, that's great.

1487 · #**3366** Posted **Jul 2, 2015, 6:17 PM**

They are definitely working on the building at Broad and Arch- I forget it's name. Its not the land title building, but its name is along the same lines. Its the future Aloft Hotel.

shadowbat2 · #**3367** Posted **Jul 4, 2015, 7:41 AM**

15th and Walnut:

147 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

145 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

1100 block Chestnut:

118 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

119 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

117 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

UCHS demo:

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Dalien:

038 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

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Pennsylvania Ave, don't know what's going on here:

048 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

Vine Street work and Mormon Temple:

033 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

031 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

Still no work on the Kimpton Hotel:

034 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

OTOH they're not wasting any time converting the Four Seasons to the Curio:

030 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

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028 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

lsksl · #**3368** Posted **Jul 4, 2015, 6:25 PM**

Great updates, shadowbat2!

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Originally Posted by shadowbat2

OTOH they're not wasting any time converting the Four Seasons to the Curio

Thankfully its name is The Logan. Curio is the collection of boutique hotels by Hilton it will be a part of.

EastSideHBG · #**3369** Posted **Jul 4, 2015, 7:06 PM**

http://www.philly.com/philly/home/Th...n_Outlets.html
Do the renderings of the renovation of Philadelphia’s Gallery shopping mall reflect reality?

hammersklavier · #**3370** Posted **Jul 4, 2015, 8:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by lsksl

Great updates, shadowbat2!

Thankfully its name is The Logan. Curio is the collection of boutique hotels by Hilton it will be a part of.

Hopefully it'll activate the part of its frontage that's actually facing Logan Square.

Jawnadelphia · #**3371** Posted **Jul 4, 2015, 10:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by EastSideHBG

http://www.philly.com/philly/home/Th...n_Outlets.html
Do the renderings of the renovation of Philadelphia’s Gallery shopping mall reflect reality?

If you get enough people living here with money in their pockets - The Gallery can work. Along with East Market building, the 1100 Chestnut development, and others, and hopefully this with apts on top eventually ......it's the last, best hope for ... East Market (being overly dramatic since its the Fourth, USA USA!).

1487 · #**3372** Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 12:47 PM**

The project on Penn Ave is supposed to be new townhomes although originally an apt building was proposed for that site from what others have said.

Larry King · #**3373** Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 4:41 PM**

Gucci to 260 s broad?

http://www.cosciamoos.com/cma-projec...-broad-street/

Wishful thinking or legit?

joemustardo · #**3374** Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 5:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Larry King

Gucci to 260 s broad?

http://www.cosciamoos.com/cma-projec...-broad-street/

Wishful thinking or legit?

I hope this is legit. I was just in Chicago and was on Michigan Ave and this is what this store reminds me of. But to get back on topic, wouldn't a very high end store like Gucci look for a location on Walnut. That's the only reason why this may be "wishful." But in my personal opinion, I hope this Gucci is located on broad. The location is across the street from the Wilma Theatre and Kimmel Center, where the new SLS tower is going up. I think this would extend desirable real estate for high end stores from not just Walnut but to other parts of the city!

Cro Burnham · #**3375** Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 5:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Larry King

Gucci to 260 s broad?

http://www.cosciamoos.com/cma-projec...-broad-street/

Wishful thinking or legit?

One also showed Barney's. I'd guess these are little more than marketing pics for Post's brokers to pitch various high end tenants pictures. I can't see a huge high end store at that relatively isolated location (retail-wise), but I hope I'm wrong.

lsksl · #**3376** Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 7:28 PM**

Yeah. In the first picture, the store occupying the space is "Barneby's" lol. So apparently the Gucci thing is just a way for them to convey the type of stores the space is prepared for.
I think there are enough people in Philly to sustain a few international luxury mid-sized stores. It would contribute to Philly's changing reputation into a more sophisticated and cosmopolitan city. Even wealthy suburbanites who live close to Philly would prefer shopping here than in KOP.
DC is getting a dozen of international ultra-luxury stores just now (CityCenterDC) even though it's been one of the wealthiest cities in the country for quite some time. Maybe all Philly needs for the same to happen is a developer who targets that market?

Jawnadelphia · #**3377** Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 10:09 PM**

If anyone is interested - tons of Fishtown/No Libs recent and new construction photos on the Flickr link below. It's overwhelming, and lots more going on than shown.

Philly-Drew · #**3378** Posted **Jul 7, 2015, 9:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by TallCoolOne

If anyone is interested - tons of Fishtown/No Libs recent and new construction photos on the Flickr link below. It's overwhelming, and lots more going on than shown.

Absolutely awesome pics TallCoolOne. Thanks for sharing man!!

summersm343 · #**3379** Posted **Jul 7, 2015, 10:07 PM**

Dual Apartment buildings at Broad and Callowhill on track for groundbreaking

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It’s been well over a year since we’ve checked in on the two mammoth lots that encompass the the southeast and southwest corners of North Broad and Callowhill. So long, in fact, that even we began to ask, is this project still alive?

As it turns out, the answer is yes. Parkway Corporation owns the land and has partnered with The Hanover Company out of Houston, Texas to develop both parcels. The mixed-use project will include 339 apartments, between 15,000- and 16,000-square-feet over four corners of ground floor retail and 370 parking spaces. Joe Zuritsky, president of Parkway Corporation, told Property that the team could break ground on the project as soon as the end of the year. “It’ll be a fantastic beginning of North Broad Street,” said Zuritsky, about the two large undeveloped plots south of Spring Garden Street.

According to the zoning permits granted in March 2014, the lot at 322 North Broad Street (west side) will house 229 apartments and feature an outdoor pool. 339 North Broad Street (east side) will have 110 units. Here's the proposal that the partnership submitted to the Civic Design Review back in February 2014 as a refresher.

Read more at http://www.phillymag.com/property/20...JUzL3UK01vv.99

summersm343 · #**3380** Posted **Jul 7, 2015, 10:11 PM**

SoNo bring West Coast cool to Philadelphia

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In eighteen months, Alliance Partners HSP expect to deliver SoNo, a 260,000 square-foot horizontal creative office space with amenities aimed at attracting a "mix of large, medium, and small companies working in a creative and collaborative office community environment. Previdi says they cast a wide net to draw in companies across the nation and so far "three or four" tenants have expressed interest in the space.

http://philly.curbed.com/archives/20...renderings.php