PHILADELPHIA | Highrise Development Thread X

[Milksteak]

Originally Posted by iheartphilly

The below is a pretty big deal...big pharma planting a flag at Market East. 25k of space, over 100 desks. Maybe others will follow suit.

Merck to open outpost at Center City WeWork, as big companies see coworking as a passage into Philly

https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/com...ate-coworking-corporations-20200211.html

Very interesting. Big pharma has been a suburban scene for just about forever. I also don't see Merck being a long term WeWork kind of company, this is likely a test to see what they can accomplish in the city and could very well be a catalyst for things to come.