PHILADELPHIA | Highrise Development Thread IX

[summersm343]

Council adopts zoning changes allowing more density in Center City

City Council voted on Thursday to approve a bill that allows slightly taller and denser buildings at key corner properties in Center City.

The bill has been in the works for a year and a half, initially introduced by Councilman Mark Squilla at the request of the Building Industry Association of Greater Philadelphia. The bill was initially met with confusion by neighborhood groups and even some development advocates. It’s been the subject of continuous negotiations between Squilla’s office, city planners, and community groups since it was introduced, and it’s been amended three times already this fall.

In its current version, the bill makes a number of intricate changes to the Center City zoning overlay, covering the area roughly bounded by Spring Garden Street, Bainbridge Street, and the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. The bill increases the height limit for certain corner properties zoned CMX-2, a neighborhood commercial corridor zoning designation, from 38 feet to 55 feet, provided that the properties have frontage on three streets, two of which are 50 feet wide or wider. (Yes, that specific.) It also reduces the minimum lot size required for certain residential properties within the same overlay area, but extended south to Washington Avenue.

For the last two weeks, residents of the area around 23rd and South have been testifying in opposition to the bill at City Council hearings. Some of those residents helped defeat a proposal to build a four-story mixed-use project at 2300 South Street before the zoning board, and worried that the overlay bill would essentially allow that same project to be built without any variances.

On Thursday, none of those opponents appeared before Council. Instead, twenty witnesses representing the BIA and various community groups signed up to testify in support of the bill. Council President Darrell Clarke asked for a few representatives to testify on behalf of everyone. Lauren Vidas, president of South of South Neighborhood Association, answered the call.

“This is a bill that has gone through a number of amendments …” Vidas said. “We think it strikes a very good balance between supporting density and bringing new businesses and new folks into Center City while at the same time respecting the context of the residential neighborhoods involved.”

Councilman Squilla said on Thursday that the bill would support more residential and commercial density in Center City, and that it had attracted support from a broad range of interests over the course of the amendment process. The bill would allow a larger-scale project to be built at 2300 South than what the current zoning allows, he said, but developers couldn’t build the exact proposal that was previously defeated without going back to the zoning board.

http://planphilly.com/articles/2015/10/1...ges-allowing-more-density-in-center-city

First order of business- I hope 2300 South moves forward now and gets built and literally owns every NIMBY that shot it down. Seriously what is the big issue with 17 foot difference? Nobody is even going to notice!

[hammersklavier]

Whelp I'm impressed. I didn't even see Jared there!

What he didn't mention is that Council passed the resolution unanimously to applause. That was pretty impressive.

[Cro Burnham]

GAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[McBane]

Originally Posted by summersm343

I think it looks really great. I don't have many gripes with it. Have you seen it in person? You gotta think of projects in context. This is a Dormitory for private University. In that contact, it's amazing and may be one of the nicest designed dormitories in the country.

I wasn't being that critical. I like it the tower and I like the way the base engages the street with nice retail along Lancaster. I just don't like base's brick exterior. It's annoying to have these otherwise nice modernist towers sitting atop brick bases. Is it SO offensive or revolutionary to have modern, non-red brick buildings at eye level in this city? That's why applaud the Bridge and detest 2100 Chestnut.

As for bestowing the Summit as the nicest dorm in the country....I prefer Millennium Hall, although the Summit - base aside - does meet the street better.

[Late1]

Originally Posted by Late1

Hey guys, check out atglennite on Instagram. 3 hrs ago, he posted a gorgeous pic from a hot air balloon *above Lancaster County*, and you can totally see the Philly skyline!

https://instagram.com/atglennite/

Here's the pic I mentioned of the Philly skyline as viewed from 1 mile above Lancaster County:

linked from Facebook account of Zach Heaton, owner of Above the World Films

[sayitaintso]

500 Footer coming to new Brandywine Acquisition on Market Street

BRANDYWINE 2100 MARKET STREET
Concept Scheme 02: Initial Pricing Summary
September 30, 2015

Proposed Park
• Bound together under a Unity of Use Easement Agreement that creates one zoning lot for Zoning
Code review/applicability purposes.
• Still Requires a Zoning Permit but no Deed
Zoning
• Utilize Option B: Open Area Above Ground Level to determine Bulk Massing Controls
Office
• 250,000 sf of Creative office
• Typical 15’-0” Floor to Floor
• Podium and lower tower
• Parking requirement is 1 lot per 5,000sf (marketing requirement)
• There is no city requirement for parking
• Lobby ~ 2,000sf
Residential
• Remainder of GFA in Residential
• Rental
• 10’-8” Floor to Floor (10’-0” clear interior ceiling)
• Average Unit Size = 800sf
• Parking requirement is 3 lots per every 10 Residential units
• Lobby ~1,000sf


he Project consists of land parcels 2136-38, 2134, 2132, 2126-30 and 2116-24
bound by Market Street to the North, Ludlow Street to the south, 21st Street to the
East and 22nd Street to the West
The project is currently zoned CMX-4 but will be seeking a change of zoning to
designation CMX-5. The site is bound to the west by a small planned park and to
the east by a fire station both of which must be respected.

Fl‐Fl Public
Room
Office Gross Floor
Area
Shared Amenity
Gross Floor Area
Residential Gross
Floor Area
Balcony
Area
Retail
Area
Core Area
Service
Area
Parking
Area
(ft) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf)
LVL RF 20.0 M&E
LVL 39 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 38 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 37 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 36 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 35 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 34 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 33 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 32 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 31 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 30 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 29 10.7 10,000 2,000 1,900
LVL 28 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 27 10.7 10,000 2,000 1,900
LVL 26 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 25 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 24 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 23 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 22 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 21 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 20 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 19 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 18 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 17 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 16 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 15 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 14 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 13 10.7 10,000 2,700 1,900
LVL 12 18.0 12,700 10,685 3,500
LVL 11 15.0 23,385 3,500
LVL 10 15.0 21,800 1,585 3,500
LVL 9 15.0 23,385 3,500
LVL 8 15.0 21,800 1,585 3,500
LVL 7 15.0 23,385 3,500
LVL 6 15.0 21,800 1,585 3,500
LVL 5 15.0 23,385 3,500
LVL 4 18.0 23,385 5,015 3,500
LVL 3 15.0 28,400 3,500
LVL 2 15.0 21,400 3,500
LVL 1 20.0 5,000 4,800 2,000 11,700 3,500 7,000
LVL B1 12.0 3,500 30,500
LVL B2 10.0 3,500 30,500
Totals 5,000 249,625 10,000 262,000 27,155 11,700 100,300 7,000 61,000
Total GFA 528,625 sf

Structure
Base on relevant comps in downtown Philadelphia
Option 01: Steel Composite
Option 02: Concrete
Mechanical
• Base on relevant comps in Downtown Philadelphia
• Office to be Floor-by Floor chilled water air handling units
• VAV distribution in tenant spaces with electric heating coils in perimeter VAV boxes
• Chilled plant with high efficient chillers and pumps and cooling tower at podium roof level
• System efficiency exceeds the minimum LEED requirements for a building in excess of 5
stories and 150,000sf
Electrical
• Base on relevant comps in Downtown Philadelphia
Plumbing
Base on relevant comps in Downtown Philadelphia
Fire Protection
• Base on Relevant comps in Downtown Philadelphia
• Fully Sprinklered building
Façade
Office: Floor to Floor varies from 20’ to 15’
• Four sided structurally glazed curtain wall façade with operable windows. Metal panel cover at
the spandrel level. Metal panel fascia with C Channel profile at columns. High performance
insulated glazing unit at the vision level.
• Terracotta Rain Screen facade with integrated strip windows
Residential: Floor to Floor is 10’-8” typical
• Four sided structurally glazed curtain wall façade with operable windows. Metal panel cover at
the spandrel level. High performance insulated glazing unit at the vision level.
• Option: Window Wall construction
Office and Residential Lobby:
Glass fin Supported façade with revolving door and vestibule.
Public Room:
Glass fin supported façade with revolving door at entry.
Above Grade Parking (where applicable):
Metal panel façade at spandrel level. Vertical aluminum louver at vision level

Landscape
• Raised Planters at building setbacks and balconies
• Sunken Planters within Public Room
BMU
Base on Relevant comps in Downtown Philadelphia
Sustainability
Designed to meet LEED Gold certification

[sayitaintso]

Originally Posted by sayitaintso

500 Footer coming to new Brandywine Acquisition on Market Street

BRANDYWINE 2100 MARKET STREET
Concept Scheme 02: Initial Pricing Summary
September 30, 2015

Proposed Park
• Bound together under a Unity of Use Easement Agreement that creates one zoning lot for Zoning
Code review/applicability purposes.
• Still Requires a Zoning Permit but no Deed
Zoning
• Utilize Option B: Open Area Above Ground Level to determine Bulk Massing Controls
Office
• 250,000 sf of Creative office
• Typical 15’-0” Floor to Floor
• Podium and lower tower
• Parking requirement is 1 lot per 5,000sf (marketing requirement)
• There is no city requirement for parking
• Lobby ~ 2,000sf
Residential
• Remainder of GFA in Residential
• Rental
• 10’-8” Floor to Floor (10’-0” clear interior ceiling)
• Average Unit Size = 800sf
• Parking requirement is 3 lots per every 10 Residential units
• Lobby ~1,000sf


he Project consists of land parcels 2136-38, 2134, 2132, 2126-30 and 2116-24
bound by Market Street to the North, Ludlow Street to the south, 21st Street to the
East and 22nd Street to the West
The project is currently zoned CMX-4 but will be seeking a change of zoning to
designation CMX-5. The site is bound to the west by a small planned park and to
the east by a fire station both of which must be respected.

Fl‐Fl Public
Room
Office Gross Floor
Area
Shared Amenity
Gross Floor Area
Residential Gross
Floor Area
Balcony
Area
Retail
Area
Core Area
Service
Area
Parking
Area
(ft) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf) (sf)
LVL RF 20.0 M&E
LVL 39 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 38 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 37 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 36 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 35 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 34 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 33 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 32 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 31 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 30 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 29 10.7 10,000 2,000 1,900
LVL 28 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 27 10.7 10,000 2,000 1,900
LVL 26 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 25 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 24 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 23 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 22 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 21 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 20 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 19 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 18 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 17 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 16 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 15 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 14 10.7 10,000 1,900
LVL 13 10.7 10,000 2,700 1,900
LVL 12 18.0 12,700 10,685 3,500
LVL 11 15.0 23,385 3,500
LVL 10 15.0 21,800 1,585 3,500
LVL 9 15.0 23,385 3,500
LVL 8 15.0 21,800 1,585 3,500
LVL 7 15.0 23,385 3,500
LVL 6 15.0 21,800 1,585 3,500
LVL 5 15.0 23,385 3,500
LVL 4 18.0 23,385 5,015 3,500
LVL 3 15.0 28,400 3,500
LVL 2 15.0 21,400 3,500
LVL 1 20.0 5,000 4,800 2,000 11,700 3,500 7,000
LVL B1 12.0 3,500 30,500
LVL B2 10.0 3,500 30,500
Totals 5,000 249,625 10,000 262,000 27,155 11,700 100,300 7,000 61,000
Total GFA 528,625 sf

Structure
Base on relevant comps in downtown Philadelphia
Option 01: Steel Composite
Option 02: Concrete
Mechanical
• Base on relevant comps in Downtown Philadelphia
• Office to be Floor-by Floor chilled water air handling units
• VAV distribution in tenant spaces with electric heating coils in perimeter VAV boxes
• Chilled plant with high efficient chillers and pumps and cooling tower at podium roof level
• System efficiency exceeds the minimum LEED requirements for a building in excess of 5
stories and 150,000sf
Electrical
• Base on relevant comps in Downtown Philadelphia
Plumbing
Base on relevant comps in Downtown Philadelphia
Fire Protection
• Base on Relevant comps in Downtown Philadelphia
• Fully Sprinklered building
Façade
Office: Floor to Floor varies from 20’ to 15’
• Four sided structurally glazed curtain wall façade with operable windows. Metal panel cover at
the spandrel level. Metal panel fascia with C Channel profile at columns. High performance
insulated glazing unit at the vision level.
• Terracotta Rain Screen facade with integrated strip windows
Residential: Floor to Floor is 10’-8” typical
• Four sided structurally glazed curtain wall façade with operable windows. Metal panel cover at
the spandrel level. High performance insulated glazing unit at the vision level.
• Option: Window Wall construction
Office and Residential Lobby:
Glass fin Supported façade with revolving door and vestibule.
Public Room:
Glass fin supported façade with revolving door at entry.
Above Grade Parking (where applicable):
Metal panel façade at spandrel level. Vertical aluminum louver at vision level

Landscape
• Raised Planters at building setbacks and balconies
• Sunken Planters within Public Room
BMU
Base on Relevant comps in Downtown Philadelphia
Sustainability
Designed to meet LEED Gold certification

And you should see the design.... absolutely revolutionary...offcenter cubes with sky parks

[iheartphilly]

Originally Posted by sayitaintso

And you should see the design.... absolutely revolutionary...offcenter cubes with sky parks

Is this article the prelude to it? Also, are you able to share the sketch plan or renderings? Thanks!!!


http://articles.philly.com/2015-07-25/bu...-realty-trust-thrift-store-market-street

[summersm343]

Originally Posted by sayitaintso

And you should see the design.... absolutely revolutionary...offcenter cubes with sky parks

Boom! Bomb dropped. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to see the design.

[Schmidt519]

Great to see this large parcel of land on Market St leaving the hands of Basciano and transferring to Brandywine Realty an actual developer.. Brandywine see's the potential for that prime location and has the resources to actually pull off something major there.

Basciano seems to be a real scumbag., checkered past with criminal activity (Mob ties) and sex peddler
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/porn...udy-giuliani-plans-risk-article-1.319185

[Cro Burnham]

Uncanny that the site is zoned CMX-4 requiring an upzone to the CMX-5 that any sane land use policy would automatically have assigned it from the beginning. Obviously, if there is a site remaining in Center City that should max out on zoning allowances, this is it.

It's as if the rent-seeking powers that be deliberately underzoned parcels like this expressly to force developers onto the variance smorgasbord so that the "community groups", councilmen, and ZBA hacks all get to take a nice bite out of the development pie even when it should have been by-right from the get-go. It's beyond sickening.

[McBane]

Originally Posted by sayitaintso

500 Footer coming to new Brandywine Acquisition on Market Street

BRANDYWINE 2100 MARKET STREET
Concept Scheme 02: Initial Pricing Summary
September 30, 2015

Fixed the font size

Super excited for the height, the office component, and the promise of an intriguing design. Bring it on!

[summersm343]

Originally Posted by McBane

Fixed the font size

Super excited for the height, the concept (office as opposed to residential), and the promise of an intriguing design. Bring it on!

It's mixed use. About half office and half residential. Which is fine with me to acquire extra height.

Also... bold, size 4 font? Haha!

[Plokoon11]

Excellent news about a new building!

[Outta here]

So , I guess the plans for this +/- 500' tower are designated for that huge
parking lot between the PECO building and the Marano .
..... Sure would be nice to see and praise or criticize any model , sketch or
other visual rendering that might exist .

And while I'm ranting , can anyone say for sure , the model of the 730'
Cira II tower is fact or pipe dream .

[1487]

Originally Posted by Outta here

So , I guess the plans for this +/- 500' tower are designated for that huge
parking lot between the PECO building and the Marano .
..... Sure would be nice to see and praise or criticize any model , sketch or
other visual rendering that might exist .

And while I'm ranting , can anyone say for sure , the model of the 730'
Cira II tower is fact or pipe dream .

i think its the other side of the street

[Jawnadelphia]

A 500 footer here! Yeah, its 21st and Market - so across the street from Murano ... the parcels they just bought from the porn slumlord.
Didn't think we would hear news this fast. Brandywine Realty Trust is on fire.

"Project consists of land parcels 2136-38, 2134, 2132, 2126-30 and 2116-24
bound by Market Street to the North, Ludlow Street to the south, 21st Street to the
East and 22nd Street to the West..."

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[BenKatzPhillytoParis]

Originally Posted by TallCoolOne

A 500 footer here! Yeah, its 21st and Market - so across the street from Murano ... the parcels they just bought from the porn slumlord.
Didn't think we would hear news this fast. Brandywine Realty Trust is on fire.

Sorry, I may be wrong, but I thought it's supposed to be between the firehouse and the salvation army collapse memorial park...

[Jawnadelphia]

Originally Posted by BenKatzPhillytoParis

Sorry, I may be wrong, but I thought it's supposed to be between the firehouse and the salvation army collapse memorial park...

Yeah, I think you're right. Anyways ... happy.

[sayitaintso]

Originally Posted by iheartphilly

Is this article the prelude to it? Also, are you able to share the sketch plan or renderings? Thanks!!!


http://articles.philly.com/2015-07-25/bu...-realty-trust-thrift-store-market-street

I have renderings but i can never get pics to post. Its like this site doesn't want pics with how hard they make it...