PHILADELPHIA | The Development Thread VIII - Page 484

bucks native · #**9661** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 1:35 AM**

source: http://planphilly.com/articles/2013/10/3...artments-and-retail-at-12th-and-chestnut

Zoning board approves 80 apartments and retail at 12th and Chestnut

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
By Jared Brey

Will take up about half the south side of Chestnut Street between 11th and 12th. The project will involve the demolition of two buildings and the renovation of an existing seven-story building.

The finished product will be seven stories across.

The apartments will be on the third through sixth floors, with the first two stories dedicated to retail and commercial uses.

The developers have already applied for a demolition permit, and Kelsen said they expect to begin work on the site within a few months.

summersm343 · #**9662** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 1:40 AM**

^^
And the revival of East Chestnut begins everyone

This is fantastic news.

bucks native · #**9663** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 1:46 AM**

October 30, 2013
Rare Keith Haring collaborative mural repaired and relished in Point Breeze

Very nice.

Here: http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/61378-30pcharing?linktype=hp_topstory

summersm343 · #**9664** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 1:49 AM**

A third Hub development at the Northwest corner of 40th and Chestnut. This one will be 5 floors. 2 floors of commercial space, 3 floors of residential

http://ucreview.com/development-and-construction-plans-discussed-at-friends-of-th-st-p372-1.htm

summersm343 · #**9665** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 1:53 AM**

Penn is seeking proposals from developers for a new mixed-use proposal on the small sliver of parking lot at 34th and Chestnut. Aiming for 10-19 floors

PhiLaw · #**9666** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 2:27 AM**

http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20131016_Tax_abatement_s_benefits.html

Looks like Kenyatta Johnson chose swim over sink, as we've predicted. It's amazing a bit of democratic accountability does.

Cro Burnham · #**9667** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 2:35 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucks native

source: http://planphilly.com/articles/2013/10/3...artments-and-retail-at-12th-and-chestnut

Zoning board approves 80 apartments and retail at 12th and Chestnut

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
By Jared Brey

Will take up about half the south side of Chestnut Street between 11th and 12th. The project will involve the demolition of two buildings and the renovation of an existing seven-story building.

The finished product will be seven stories across.

The apartments will be on the third through sixth floors, with the first two stories dedicated to retail and commercial uses.

The developers have already applied for a demolition permit, and Kelsen said they expect to begin work on the site within a few months.

My understanding is that John Connors and Brickstone are high quality developers. I think we can expect something very nice here.

By the way, that HUB3 article is years old (though strangely undated). I think HUB3 may no longer be in the works. The developers are still trying to get HUB2 going as far as I know.

summersm343 · #**9668** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 2:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by PhiLaw

http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20131016_Tax_abatement_s_benefits.html

Looks like Kenyatta Johnson chose swim over sink, as we've predicted. It's amazing a bit of democratic accountability does.

A level headed statement from Kenyatta Johnson?! I'm shocked

There is hope for Philadelphia politics yet.

Jelly Roll · #**9669** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 3:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

A level headed statement from Kenyatta Johnson?! I'm shocked

There is hope for Philadelphia politics yet.

I do not know about that. If I am reading this thread from PS right his wife is now the public face of fighting development while he is publicly supporting development.

summersm343 · #**9670** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 4:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by Cro Burnham

My understanding is that John Connors and Brickstone are high quality developers. I think we can expect something very nice here.

By the way, that HUB3 article is years old (though strangely undated). I think HUB3 may no longer be in the works. The developers are still trying to get HUB2 going as far as I know.

I am aware that they are trying to get HUB II going (which may start construction by the end of this year), but Penn still lists the HUB III (4001 Chestnut) as a phase II development project.

http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu/find_a_project/phases/phase_II_overview.php

Aaamazarite · #**9671** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 12:34 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucks native

source: http://planphilly.com/articles/2013/10/3...artments-and-retail-at-12th-and-chestnut

Zoning board approves 80 apartments and retail at 12th and Chestnut

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
By Jared Brey

Will take up about half the south side of Chestnut Street between 11th and 12th. The project will involve the demolition of two buildings and the renovation of an existing seven-story building.

The finished product will be seven stories across.

The apartments will be on the third through sixth floors, with the first two stories dedicated to retail and commercial uses.

The developers have already applied for a demolition permit, and Kelsen said they expect to begin work on the site within a few months.

This is great (especially since I live nearby)! I won't even tell them how both of the buildings being demolished have historical value. One contains an 1850s office building behind its 20th century facade and the other's facade was designed by Louis Kahn. The hell with it-- demolish and build!

Insoluble · #**9672** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 1:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

Also expect renders to be released soon from some nice apartment developments: 23rd and Arch, 23rd and Cherry, 1528 Cherry, Museum Towers II, etc.

Please tell me that this will encompass the horrid surface lot at the corner of 16th and Cherry and not just the two row homes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucks native

Zoning board approves 80 apartments and retail at 12th and Chestnut

Will they be building all the way back to Sansom with these? Most if not all the existing buildings in question already extend back that far. Hopefully they will do something to liven up that stretch of Sansom and not just treat it like a back ally. Sansom to the west of 12th is pretty decent, but it takes a nose dive as soon as you cross 12th street heading east.

brenster · #**9673** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 1:56 PM**

http://mobile.philly.com/blogs/?wss=/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/&id=230037451

Yeah —!

MikeNigh · #**9674** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 2:05 PM**

Busy Bee · #**9675** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 2:13 PM**

Hey all, I don't follow Phila news very closely so pardon if this has been discussed but is there any news on that awesome Divine Lorraine project?

ILovePhilly · #**9676** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 2:15 PM**

Cira 2 or Cira South or Cira South 2 or whatever at 30th and Walnut announced as a 47 story 650' tower.

Wowza!!

Hidden City Story

miesian · #**9677** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 2:22 PM**

This standing by itself at 650' will be dramatic!

Kidphilly · #**9678** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 2:29 PM**

Hmm will this or the new W be the 6th tallest - looks like two new 6 and 7th tallest regardless. Excited to see more renders

christof · #**9679** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 2:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kidphilly

Hmm will this or the new W be the 6th tallest - looks like two new 6 and 7th tallest regardless. Excited to see more renders

Looks good, except for the FMC sign...

ILovePhilly · #**9680** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 2:51 PM**

They just added another rendering on Hidden City from Brandywine and Pelli Clarke Pelli