PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread - Page 245

Philly-Drew · #**4881** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 2:42 AM**

2nd and Green in Northern Liberties.

cafeguy · #**4882** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 3:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by Philly-Drew

2nd and Green in Northern Liberties.

What are they doing here? I've been watching it for months. Roof top restaurant? Just adding floors for apartments?

Philly-Drew · #**4883** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 4:22 AM**

Residential project shot down in Manayunk.

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local...velopment-on-manayunks-main-street-nixed

Arch+Eng · #**4884** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 3:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by shadowbat2

1100 block update:

004 by tehshadowbat, on Flickr

Wow, these came out REALLY nice. I really like this.

Anybody have any updates on the Blatstein Mansion?

Tlphila · #**4885** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 5:07 PM**

A few updates!

Just for you Arch+Eng

22nd & Walnut

Project on Ridge right above Spring Garden

Newly restored Divine Lorraine sign back up! This is so sick!!!

Londonee · #**4886** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 5:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tlphila

A few updates!

Thanks for the update. Haven't been up that way in a while, is the Divine Lorraine reno full steam ahead? Is there a timetable for completion?

wanderer34 · #**4887** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 5:43 PM**

Hopefully, the developers can turn the Divine Lorraine sign on during nighttime!!! Another sign similar to this sign is the Benjamin Franklin House in Center. I never see that sign on during the wee hours. Hopefully the owner of that beautiful building can reconsider!!!

Baconboy007 · #**4888** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 6:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Philly-Drew

Residential project shot down in Manayunk.

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local...velopment-on-manayunks-main-street-nixed

I was pretty bummed that this got such opposition in the civics cause I really don't feel like it would have the negative impacts they complained about. It wasn't unanimous as a few people at the meetings were for the development. It really was just a bunch of older residents afraid of any change making a stink.

jsbrook · #**4889** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 7:38 PM**

Anyone hear any rumblings on what might go in the City Sports that went out of business at 16th and Walnut? It's a big space.

jsbrook · #**4890** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 8:14 PM**

Sorry, but I'm not TOO sorry to see this:

http://mobile.philly.com/beta?wss=%2Fphilly%2Fbusiness%2Freal_estate%2Fcommercial&id=365799711

I am happy to see stores turn over on the blocks of Chestnut East of Broad. Have to say, though, I don't think this particular store is so low rent or a store we shouldn't like to see. Not like Easy Pickins and the like on that block. That said, there are plenty of locations in or at least near core center city that are more affordable where they can go. This should not mean being priced out of the market.

1487 · #**4891** Posted **Jan 19, 2016, 8:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Londonee

Thanks for the update. Haven't been up that way in a while, is the Divine Lorraine reno full steam ahead? Is there a timetable for completion?

yes full steam ahead. I think it will be ready next year.

Fairmount2Fishtown · #**4892** Posted **Jan 20, 2016, 2:19 PM**

Port Authority Proposals

http://mobile.philly.com/beta?wss=/philly/business&id=365853801

Larry King · #**4893** Posted **Jan 20, 2016, 4:01 PM**

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/01/20/rea...tw-share&referer=https://t.co/xLuP8i3Plz

According to ny times 1/3 of apartments at 3601 market have leased since August

That's not great is it? Softening apt market? Luxury market not strong in west Philly?

summersm343 · #**4894** Posted **Jan 20, 2016, 4:41 PM**

High-end residential units coming to 1300 block of Spring Garden Street

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On January 11, Interface Studio Architects (ISA) principal Brian Phillips joined Nino Cutrufello and Marcus Toconita of developer Callahan Ward to chat with Callowhill neighbors about a major new residential development.

The Callowhill Neighborhood Association meeting at Brick and Mortar restaurant drew a crowd of locals to view renderings and plans for the new multi-family building slated for 1314-1331 Spring Garden Street. The design features an attractive façade facing both Spring Garden and Nectarine Streets, with utilities located on the roof.

"We’re excited to build on this lot," said Phillips, the project's lead architect. "It's an exciting piece of the city -- Spring Garden is a powerful urban street with some density."

The 20,000-square-foot development would boast 36 residential units for sale (along with 36 parking spaces). While the project will have a unified look, it will actually consist of four independent structures of nine units each, allowing for an "intimately scaled" feeling for residents, said Phillips.

Phillips also explained that the ground floor units are modeled as loft-style studios, with an open floor plan to appeal to residents with live/work needs. And as the developers test the local market, the design will allow for easy conversion to a ground-floor commercial space, if needed. The upper floors of each of the four segments will have two two-bedroom two-bath units.

The only zoning hurdle so far is an exception needed for the planned surface parking lot -- a contentious issue for a project situated in a high-density neighborhood so close to public transit. The team is hoping for approval later this year, and would like to begin phased construction in late 2016 or early 2017.

http://planphilly.com/articles/2016/01/2...-development-plans-for-spring-garden-lot
http://www.flyingkitemedia.com/devnews/springgardendevelopment011916.aspx

summersm343 · #**4895** Posted **Jan 20, 2016, 4:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Larry King

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/01/20/rea...tw-share&referer=https://t.co/xLuP8i3Plz

According to ny times 1/3 of apartments at 3601 market have leased since August

That's not great is it? Softening apt market? Luxury market not strong in west Philly?

It has nothing to do with the apartment market. Every major analyst is saying the apartment and condo market in Philadelphia holding strong... no worries.

I think 3601 Market suffers from the same fate of Evo... the project just came online a little too late for the area. The area is primarily students, and this project wasn't even close to finishing up in August. A lot of students already found housing accommodations. Like Evo, I would assume this will fully lease up for next school year.

summersm343 · #**4896** Posted **Jan 20, 2016, 5:17 PM**

Controversial Point Breeze Development Approved for Residential Zoning

http://philly.curbed.com/archives/2016/0...development-zoning-variance-approval.php

summersm343 · #**4897** Posted **Jan 20, 2016, 5:20 PM**

More on Good Food Flats at 4030 Baring Street

http://philly.curbed.com/archives/2016/01/20/good-food-flats-drexel-university-foodie-housing.php

summersm343 · #**4898** Posted **Jan 20, 2016, 5:21 PM**

Update: Park is Under Construction at Ingersoll Commons - 16th and Master

Images too large. Go to link below to see construction updates and renderings:

http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/te...-under-construction-at-ingersoll-commons

summersm343 · #**4899** Posted **Jan 20, 2016, 5:27 PM**

Broad and Callowhill - two 6 story apartment buildings
Update from Building Philly

https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly

summersm343 · #**4900** Posted **Jan 20, 2016, 5:44 PM**

CDR Submission for February 2nd Meeting

I will pull renderings for all submissions later

900 Callowhill
7 floors in total
146 luxury apartments
14,000 square feet of commercial/retail
79 underground parking spots

http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/projec...whill%202016-1-18%20CDR%20submission.pdf

1525 N. American
5 floors in total
46 luxury apartments
18 townhomes facing Philip Street
Ground floor commercial/retail facing N. American Street

http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/projec...erican%20Street_CDR%20Submission_ALL.pdf