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1487 · #**701** Posted **Mar 2, 2015, 7:53 PM**

im thinking they have to backfill due to the small lot. Otherwise the pile of dirt would get too big. They are probably going to start digging on the north boundary of the lot next.

MetroSplash · #**702** Posted **Mar 2, 2015, 9:25 PM**

This morning I noticed they were filling a large dump truck from the big pile of dirt on the southwest corner. I assume that if they're trucking dirt away, that would indicate that the parking is NOT reopening. But who knows?

1487 · #**703** Posted **Mar 2, 2015, 9:27 PM**

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This morning I noticed they were filling a large dump truck from the big pile of dirt on the southwest corner. I assume that if they're trucking dirt away, that would indicate that the parking is NOT reopening. But who knows?

One thing is for sure, a LOT of folks are watching this site and anticipating start of construction. There are updates on almost every notable development related site plus the PBJ. People are ready to see some action here!

MikeNigh · #**704** Posted **Mar 3, 2015, 3:27 AM**

Looks like they filled the hole back in...

1487 · #**705** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 8:20 PM**

well the good news is the sign announcing reopening of the lot is gone. I guess they are done exploring and can move on with excavation.

Philly Fan · #**706** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 8:49 PM**

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well the good news is the sign announcing reopening of the lot is gone. I guess they are done exploring and can move on with excavation.

Also, this lot has now been removed from the map of Center City parking lots on the Parkway web site (it was still showing up there a few weeks ago when the lot was first closed and digging had just begun):

http://www.parkwaycorp.com/index.php?id=122

As you implied, it could be that they were just keeping their options open pending the completion of the investigation/stabilization/reinforcement of the neighboring foundations. So perhaps backfilling those areas is actually a good sign, and it's now full steam ahead.

philliesphinest · #**707** Posted **Mar 7, 2015, 10:23 PM**

They filled in all the holes they were working on during the week. They removed the parking sign and the two payment kiosks from the parking lot. They also came and removed the construction fencing as well. They have not worked on the site since Tuesday but the machinery is still here. It looks as if someone else will be coming in to due the excavation.

Philly-Drew · #**708** Posted **Mar 9, 2015, 8:14 PM**

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They filled in all the holes they were working on during the week. They removed the parking sign and the two payment kiosks from the parking lot. They also came and removed the construction fencing as well. They have not worked on the site since Tuesday but the machinery is still here. It looks as if someone else will be coming in to due the excavation.

Hopefully all of this is a good sign! Like most of you, I would be very excited to see this project take off.

1487 · #**709** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 12:10 PM**

hopefully someone will walk by there soon and see whats happening this week.

MikeNigh · #**710** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 3:21 PM**

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hopefully someone will walk by there soon and see whats happening this week.

Appears to be nothing so far. Still just the same machinery sitting on the filling up hole.

summersm343 · #**711** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 8:18 PM**

From Building Philly

https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly

McBane · #**712** Posted **Mar 11, 2015, 6:07 PM**

I got excited. Thought maybe there was actual news here but it's nothing we already don't know. http://www.philly.com/philly/business/WElement-.html

1487 · #**713** Posted **Mar 11, 2015, 7:27 PM**

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I got excited. Thought maybe there was actual news here but it's nothing we already don't know. http://www.philly.com/philly/business/WElement-.html

Never get excited about this project, it will always let you down. Has been doing that for years now.

zakuc258 · #**714** Posted **Mar 11, 2015, 7:57 PM**

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Never get excited about this project, it will always let you down. Has been doing that for years now.

It looks like it is coming though slowly but surely. Starwood Hotels has an opening date of January 1st, 2018 listed on their website for both the W and the Element.

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/di...play=hotels&pageType=list&regionName=all

1487 · #**715** Posted **Mar 12, 2015, 12:25 PM**

Yes, I know it is LIKELY to happen eventually. But until we see some real work I'll remain a skeptic. Just like the Divine Lorraine project- lots of talk, lots of small steps but still no real construction.

ConstructStudent · #**716** Posted **Mar 12, 2015, 6:31 PM**

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Yes, I know it is LIKELY to happen eventually. But until we see some real work I'll remain a skeptic. Just like the Divine Lorraine project- lots of talk, lots of small steps but still no real construction.

Just overheard a conversation. After exploratory excavation (the digging that just occurred). They have found issues with the current design of the structural foundation system and basement. It will take sometime before it gets resolved, from what I heard 3 weeks or so.

loves development · #**717** Posted **Mar 12, 2015, 7:10 PM**

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Just overheard a conversation. After exploratory excavation (the digging that just occurred). They have found issues with the current design of the structural foundation system and basement. It will take sometime before it gets resolved, from what I heard 3 weeks or so.

The current exsisting or the planned building?

1487 · #**718** Posted **Mar 12, 2015, 7:54 PM**

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Just overheard a conversation. After exploratory excavation (the digging that just occurred). They have found issues with the current design of the structural foundation system and basement. It will take sometime before it gets resolved, from what I heard 3 weeks or so.

Makes sense- no wonder they filled in the hole and left the equipment sitting there.

ConstructStudent · #**719** Posted **Mar 12, 2015, 9:21 PM**

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The current exsisting or the planned building?

The planned foundation and basement plan. After investigating the existing building's foundations they have to redesign the planned foundation and basement

loves development · #**720** Posted **Mar 14, 2015, 1:10 PM**

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The planned foundation and basement plan. After investigating the existing building's foundations they have to redesign the planned foundation and basement

Makes no sense ??