Disappointed by the parking in front of the Chocolate Factory, but looks like they minimized it as best they could. The fact that they have so much underground parking is a plus (since parking was going to be included). The little pocket park or restaurant seating is nice too.
Overall, I think this looks great, here's hoping they get moving on this soon and once this and Lincoln Square are complete, the space in between starts filling it quickly. This really could be the catalyst that turns Washington Ave into a more residential/retail corridor. |
I might be jumping the gun by a lot here but, should we be talking about a streetcar or light rail line on Washington Ave? It represents a great opportunity to add thousands of apartments by replacing vacant or underutilized lots with mid-rise developments. It is also a street that is a lane wider than it needs to be so it would be practical to have dedicated right-of-way.
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The Chocolate Factory looks like it'll be great! Seems like we're still doing 1:1-ish parking for the units, but overall, the adaptive re-use is going to make this Washington Avenue corridor something worth talking about.
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Went by the former Midtown Diner at 11th and Samson and noticed that work is finally underway for remodeling.
A quick recap for those who don't know: The establishment, which had operated there since 1974, was closed in May of 2016 and put up for sale. In December the site was sold and the new owner wanted to open a "high end restaurant" on the site. Well I went by Saturday and noticed a small army of workers gutting the interior of the whole building. Also the graffiti on the roof was painted over.... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4551/...d762770f_c.jpg20171111_135406 by shad obat, on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4541/...4248271f_c.jpg20171111_135014 by shad obat, on Flickr |
Sooo the trolley network is in 5'2" PA trolley gauge.
The track on Delaware Ave (don't plan on it being vacated anytime soon) is in standard 4'8.5" gauge. This is the same gauge difference, by the way, as between the MFL and BSL. This fundamental incompatibility hinders the use of Delaware Avenue by trolley equipment that could be found elsewhere in the city. |
Re Midtown II, I vaguely remember seeing something that the new owner also wanted to build an addition on top the new restaurant and put apartments there? But I can't find anything on this now. Anyone have any info or anything to link?
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Not every major street needs to be apartments and houses. We need businesses like these, and not just more big box stores. Full disclosure----I've been known to use a number of these businesses and I'd hate to see them pressured by increased taxes and raising property values to need to move or close. |
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But as someone said, this is all a pipe dream. If it doesn't include a bus, Septa takes 25+ years to start a new service. |
I recognize the need but that's gentrification for you. If economics changes the dynamic and best use for Washington Ave, then so be it. The city's coffers will be better for it.
And those very businesses being uprooted can help revitalize another street. East Oregon Ave or the stretch where Pattison Ave meets Columbus are practically empty; these supply stores could also fit along Essington Ave. The point is, if there is development pressure in one area; and fallow land in another area, isn't a win-win for the city to improve Washington Ave and develop vacant land in other neighborhoods? |
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4125 Chestnut - Walnut Hill - 6 floors Re-submission. 130 luxury apartments. Ground floor retail. PDF: http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/pr...ompressed.pdf\ 2200 W. Oxford - "Blumberg 83 - Sharswood A total of 83 townhomes in a mix of 2 and 3-story buildings. Project includes a community center as well. PDF: http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/pr...Submission.pdf 2301 Emerald - East Kensington 40 residential units split between two 4 floor buildings. PDF: http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/pr...ed_reduced.pdf |
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Washington Ave is not nearly as big a barrier as the Vine Street Express Way or 95, but it's a significant one as it's currently laid out. I love me some C&R and ReStore, but a more balanced mix with less raw construction supplies splitting into the sidewalk/street would do wonders for this stretch and the development of South Philly overall. |
The Cliffs climbing gym to open in Philly, first location outside New York
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