PHILADELPHIA | Highrise Development Thread IX

[Boku]

Here's some tower crane porn for you guys:

what life is like as a tower crane operator

Read more at http://www.phillymag.com/property/2015/1...rator-one-riverside/#Fry1zVL6HXqHyyDT.99

[Outta here]

http://cdn.phillymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/One-Riverside-Dranoff-e1430157838856.png

Damn shame Mandeville Place won't be there to keep it company

[Arch+Eng]

Originally Posted by Outta here

http://cdn.phillymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/One-Riverside-Dranoff-e1430157838856.png

Damn shame Mandeville Place won't be there to keep it company

Have there been any proposals for that lot since Mandeville?

Wonder why that fell through. Seems we ALL loved that tower.

It should be more feasible now then ever, with philly rents rising to unprecedented levels. Should be easy to profit from a tower, even with such tiny floor area.

[summersm343]

Originally Posted by Arch+Eng

Have there been any proposals for that lot since Mandeville?

Wonder why that fell through. Seems we ALL loved that tower.

It should be more feasible now then ever, with philly rents rising to unprecedented levels. Should be easy to profit from a tower, even with such tiny floor area.

1. It was killed by the recession.

2. I'm sure it was too tall for the area. Oh the Shadows! Oh the wind! How dare they propose a tall, shiny, glass building in this city. It totally doesn't fit it's surroundings! We're becoming Little Dallas!

3. Yes, I would like to see a new proposal for this lot.

[alasi]

Does anyone know if anyone has the air rights to the Rosenbluth bldg. I would love to be greedy and build the Mandeville and a tower over the Rosenbluth (oh hell, throw in a 450_500 Ft tower on the gas station behind them)

[Arch+Eng]

Originally Posted by summersm343

1. It was killed by the recession.

2. I'm sure it was too tall for the area. Oh the Shadows! Oh the wind! How dare they propose a tall, shiny, glass building in this city. It totally doesn't fit it's surroundings! We're becoming Little Dallas!

3. Yes, I would like to see a new proposal for this lot.

I wonder why taller towers dont get the "By-Right" treatment...

For the design of the tower, I agree it should get reviewed. But if zoning says you can build a xxxft tower, then there shouldn't be anybody that can get in your way.

[jsbrook]

Originally Posted by alasi

Does anyone know if anyone has the air rights to the Rosenbluth bldg. I would love to be greedy and build the Mandeville and a tower over the Rosenbluth (oh hell, throw in a 450_500 Ft tower on the gas station behind them)

I believe Bedrock Group, the developer that was to move forward on Mandeville, still owns the building. Including the air rights. It's a shame they never revived any development attempt. But maybe they will yet if the economy holds.

[Philly-Drew]

This morning I noticed that the parking lot on the SE corner of Broad and Callow Hill was at least half fenced off and there is an excavator onsite. Looks like the digging is about to commence.

I tried to take a pic but it wasn't turning out.

[summersm343]

Originally Posted by Philly-Drew

This morning I noticed that the parking lot on the SE corner of Broad and Callow Hill was at least half fenced off and there is an excavator onsite. Looks like the digging is about to commence.

I tried to take a pic but it wasn't turning out.

Finally!!

They said the East lot would commence construction first and the West lot would start a month later.

[Philly Kid]

Originally Posted by Philly-Drew

This morning I noticed that the parking lot on the SE corner of Broad and Callow Hill was at least half fenced off and there is an excavator onsite. Looks like the digging is about to commence.

I tried to take a pic but it wasn't turning out.

What is this project again? I can't seem to recall any plans for this site.

[summersm343]

Originally Posted by Philly Kid

What is this project again? I can't seem to recall any plans for this site.

Two 6 floor mixed-use buildings with luxury apartments and ground floor retail. One on the Southeast lot at Broad and Callowhill and one on the Southwest lot.





http://philly.curbed.com/archives/2014/0...ilding-just-proposed-for-north-broad.php

[Knight Hospitaller]

Originally Posted by summersm343

Two 6 floor mixed-use buildings with luxury apartments and ground floor retail. One on the Southeast lot at Broad and Callowhill and one on the Southwest lot.

I as excited about these projects as much as anything else that's going on. Just having anything of substance in this location is going to make a big difference. This will leave the lot at Franklintown and Callowhill as the last significant piece of the near-term puzzle (I don't foresee anything being done on the lot behind the Library for a long time). Of course the old Whole Foods (with a "Worst of Philly" ranked parking lot) will need to be repurposed or redeveloped.

[1487]

Originally Posted by Philly-Drew

This morning I noticed that the parking lot on the SE corner of Broad and Callow Hill was at least half fenced off and there is an excavator onsite. Looks like the digging is about to commence.

I tried to take a pic but it wasn't turning out.

Finally indeed. I was wondering if this was ever going to happen. All we need now is news of an official SLS groundbreaking.

[PhillySteaks]

Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

I as excited about these projects as much as anything else that's going on. Just having anything of substance in this location is going to make a big difference. This will leave the lot at Franklintown and Callowhill as the last significant piece of the near-term puzzle (I don't foresee anything being done on the lot behind the Library for a long time). Of course the old Whole Foods (with a "Worst of Philly" ranked parking lot) will need to be repurposed or redeveloped.

The lot at Franklintown & Callowhill won't be developed anytime soon. It has environmental issues. (Praying I'm wrong, because I'd love to see it developed)

As happy as I am to see the lots at Broad & Callowhill developed I weep for those commuters (coming & going) that need to use the 676 on ramp. That spot is already madness with multiple cars exchanging lanes to get on and off the ramp, not to mention the backup to get into the Hahnemann garage off 15th. I believe from the plans I saw the building's own garage will also enter off of 15th street near wood. That 1-2 blocks is bound to become a permanent clusterf*ck. (To those who plan on responding, "Well maybe people should drive less" just hold your breath - please be realistic, not everyone can walk/bike to work like you - and many people that live in the spring garden/fairmount area live their specifically due to the access of the highways in and out of the city)

I wonder if the clover could ever be capped and built upon. Seems like a waste of street frontage to vine street - especially since the Mormon Tower will have some retail. Either way that clover was so poorly designed, there really should be a light off callowhill so you can enter/exit 676 coming from either the north or south. It'd alleviate a lot of congestion at 15th & Vine - not to mention the 4 lane cross overs that happen all the time.

http://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/clover/gwdvGc6r0B

[Knight Hospitaller]

Originally Posted by PhillySteaks

The lot at Franklintown & Callowhill won't be developed anytime soon. It has environmental issues. (Praying I'm wrong, because I'd love to see it developed)

I recall hearing that, although I've never seen specifics. That may explain why it's the last nearby parcel (not counting the aborted Library expansion or the soon to be available old WholeFoods site). Given the trajectory of the area, you have to think that the the rewards of building there will soon make it cost effective. I'd really like to know the nature of the environmental issues. It is a sleeping tiger sort of thing where it's OK if left alone?

I believe from the plans I saw the building's own garage will also enter off of 15th street near wood. That 1-2 blocks is bound to become a permanent clusterf*ck.

I'd have to see the plans again. Certainly this would've come up in the approval process. It would make sense to change the direction of Wood St., since all of the other nearby blocks of that street go East (and the two adjacent streets, Callowhill and half of Vine, both go West). At the very least they need to extend the solid line past Wood to keep the exiting expressway traffic to the side.

[Outta here]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2603903323_e2d0c4a7d0.jpg


WTF is this ?

[PhillySteaks]

Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

I recall hearing that, although I've never seen specifics. That may explain why it's the last nearby parcel (not counting the aborted Library expansion or the soon to be available old WholeFoods site). Given the trajectory of the area, you have to think that the the rewards of building there will soon make it cost effective. I'd really like to know the nature of the environmental issues. It is a sleeping tiger sort of thing where it's OK if left alone?



I'd have to see the plans again. Certainly this would've come up in the approval process. It would make sense to change the direction of Wood St., since all of the other nearby blocks of that street go East (and the two adjacent streets, Callowhill and half of Vine, both go West). At the very least they need to extend the solid line past Wood to keep the exiting expressway traffic to the side.

I remember reading something long ago about a factory that used to be on that site. I don't know why I'm thinking batteries, or paint, or something along those lines. I do agree though, as the land surrounding gets more valuable it'd be only a matter of time before it becomes feasible to develop.

As for 15th Street - I think even if they extended the line you'd still see cars cutting across 4 lanes. The cars coming south on 15th to make a right on Vine to get to 676, and the cars getting off the exit cutting left to make a left onto the south side of vine street.

[Knight Hospitaller]

Originally Posted by Outta here

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2603903323_e2d0c4a7d0.jpg


WTF is this ?

You messing with us, perhaps? Somebody transported Two Prudential (aka Aon) from Chicago to some spot along W. Arch and gave it growth hormone.

[summersm343]

Big Center City law firm moving into Drexel's new innovation space

In hopes of servicing existing tech and life sciences clients and attracting new ones, Saul Ewing has decided to open an office in the Drexel Innovation Neighborhood, a 10 acre campus just west of 30th Street Station that will house technology partnerships, industrial joint ventures, interdisciplinary academic and research programs and business incubators.

Erik Williams, vice chair of Saul Ewing’s real estate practice and co-Philadelphia office managing partner, has worked with Drexel on the Innovation Neighborhood project and wanted to be the first law firm to take space there.

Saul Ewing, a 270-lawyer firm with 11 offices largely situated in the Mid-Atlantic region, is headquartered at Center Square West at 1500 Market Street and also has Chesterbrook and Wilmington locations. It will keep those offices and use the Drexel space on a daily basis.

Williams said the firm has secured two lawyer offices that will be used on an as needed basis by those in the corporate, private equity, venture capital and life sciences practices. The firm will also share conference rooms and other work spaces with fellow tenants, which include clients such as Boston Device Development and ZSX Medical.

Saul Ewing will move into the newly leased space at One Drexel Plaza at 3001 Market Street later this month. It will largely house life sciences and technology companies.

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/...-law-drexel-innovation-neighborhood.html

[summersm343]

Groundbreaking at Subaru’s New U.S. Headquarters in Camden set for Next Week

Subaru of America will break ground on its new U.S. corporate headquarters next week, as the company officially cements its move from nearby Cherry Hill to the Gateway District on Admiral Wilson Boulevard near Campbell’s Soup Company.

The District is owned by Campbell’s, and the 13-acre swath of the city is being developed by Brandywine Realty Trust. As such, Denise Morrison, President and CEO of Campbell’s Soup Company, and Jerry Sweeney, President and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust, will join Subaru’s Thomas Doll, Subaru’s President and COO and Mayor Dana Redd in the ceremonial moving of the dirt. We anticipate that shiny shovels and hardhats will be involved.

Subaru received $118 million in grants from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to move from Cherry Hill. At 250,000-square-feet, the new facility will be double the size of their current home and house around 600 employees.

Read more at http://www.phillymag.com/property/2015/12/01/subaru-camden-groundbreaking/#Tj9XrlWEAMLfF6Pg.99