PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread

[mcgrath618]

Originally Posted by McBane

This is not necessary for Philadelphia. There are many neighborhoods where homes can be purchased for under $75k. We have a poverty problem in Philadelphia, not a home affordability problem. The fact that poor people cannot afford to live close to Center City is a sign of a healthy city, it's not a problem that needs to be addressed. Gentrification is simply rectifying the decline of neighborhoods that swept this city in the latter half of the 20th century. I mean, am I to believe that Point Breeze or Brewertyown were always poor, black neighborhoods? And even if so, why should those areas remain poor and black?

If the concern is poor people not having access to center city, why not put some tax money to good use and build a couple of subways? 2 subways isn't nearly enough for Philadelphia. I recall a 20th st subway proposal from yesteryear that would KILL it now.

[1487]

Originally Posted by McBane

This is not necessary for Philadelphia. There are many neighborhoods where homes can be purchased for under $75k. We have a poverty problem in Philadelphia, not a home affordability problem. The fact that poor people cannot afford to live close to Center City is a sign of a healthy city, it's not a problem that needs to be addressed. Gentrification is simply rectifying the decline of neighborhoods that swept this city in the latter half of the 20th century. I mean, am I to believe that Point Breeze or Brewertyown were always poor, black neighborhoods? And even if so, why should those areas remain poor and black?

Dont think that is the argument. The argument is more like people below a relatively high income don't have a chance to have the safety and amenities of CC and rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods.

There aren't many area's in Philly where any "middle class" or even working class person wants to live where houses are $75k or below.

Current state isn't restoration of what was here in the 1950s, it's something new. 1950s Philly had a higher population- but a higher population of people with blue collar backgrounds and relatively affordable housing. There were more people, but it wasn't a city full of exclusive neighborhoods- hence the persona that played as backdrop to the Rocky character. I mean the rowhouses were built to provide cheap housing to factory workers.

[Londonee]

Originally Posted by 1487

There aren't many area's in Philly where any "middle class" or even working class person wants to live where houses are $75k or below.

How many places in the entire Northeastern corner of the United States are there left where "middle class" people want to live in a 'hood where average homes are $75k or below?

[Justin7]

Originally Posted by mcgrath618

If the concern is poor people not having access to center city, why not put some tax money to good use and build a couple of subways? 2 subways isn't nearly enough for Philadelphia. I recall a 20th st subway proposal from yesteryear that would KILL it now.

Yes, please. This is Philly's greatest weakness in my opinion.

[1487]

Originally Posted by Londonee

How many places in the entire Northeastern corner of the United States are there left where "middle class" people want to live in a 'hood where average homes are $75k or below?

not many last I checked

[summersm343]

CDR Submissions

1620 N. 5th Street - 5th and Cecil B. Moore
Located in the Olde Kensington neighborhood. Project includes 49 housing units, two commercial/retail spaces, and parking in a mix of 3 and 4 story buildings.
PDF: http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/projec...TH%20ST%20-%20Civic%20Design%20Review%20[11X17]%2007.18.2017_reduced.pdf

2000 N. 11th Street - 11th and Norris
Located in the Templetown neighborhood. Developer is the PHA, and they will be replacing the outdated low income housing units, with new, upgraded units. The project includes 50 housing units, a community building, and parking in 3 story buildings.
PDF: http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/projec...ISSION_NORTH%20CENTRAL_7.14.2017.002.pdf

[Fairmount2Fishtown]

Originally Posted by summersm343

CDR Submissions

1620 N. 5th Street - 5th and Cecil B. Moore
Located in the Olde Kensington neighborhood. Project includes 49 housing units, two commercial/retail spaces, and parking in a mix of 3 and 4 story buildings.
PDF: http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/projec...TH%20ST%20-%20Civic%20Design%20Review%20[11X17]%2007.18.2017_reduced.pdf

2000 N. 11th Street - 11th and Norris
Located in the Templetown neighborhood. Developer is the PHA, and they will be replacing the outdated low income housing units, with new, upgraded units. The project includes 50 housing units, a community building, and parking in 3 story buildings.
PDF: http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/projec...ISSION_NORTH%20CENTRAL_7.14.2017.002.pdf

I always thought the land between Temple and the train station could be so much better developed than what PHA currently has there.

[1487]

Originally Posted by summersm343

CDR Submissions

1620 N. 5th Street - 5th and Cecil B. Moore
Located in the Olde Kensington neighborhood. Project includes 49 housing units, two commercial/retail spaces, and parking in a mix of 3 and 4 story buildings.
PDF: http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/projec...TH%20ST%20-%20Civic%20Design%20Review%20[11X17]%2007.18.2017_reduced.pdf

2000 N. 11th Street - 11th and Norris
Located in the Templetown neighborhood. Developer is the PHA, and they will be replacing the outdated low income housing units, with new, upgraded units. The project includes 50 housing units, a community building, and parking in 3 story buildings.
PDF: http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/projec...ISSION_NORTH%20CENTRAL_7.14.2017.002.pdf

was hoping for more

[hammersklavier]

Originally Posted by Fairmount2Fishtown

I always thought the land between Temple and the train station could be so much better developed than what PHA currently has there.

It'd be better as Temple land tbh.

[volguus zildrohar]

Originally Posted by McBane

This is not necessary for Philadelphia. There are many neighborhoods where homes can be purchased for under $75k. We have a poverty problem in Philadelphia, not a home affordability problem. The fact that poor people cannot afford to live close to Center City is a sign of a healthy city, it's not a problem that needs to be addressed. Gentrification is simply rectifying the decline of neighborhoods that swept this city in the latter half of the 20th century. I mean, am I to believe that Point Breeze or Brewertyown were always poor, black neighborhoods? And even if so, why should those areas remain poor and black?

We so enjoy the views. That's why.

[Fairmount2Fishtown]

Originally Posted by hammersklavier

It'd be better as Temple land tbh.

It's nice they have finally replaced some of the dilapidated housing there, but it would be so cool to get off the train right into a thriving urban campus. I know it's only a block or two away, but it feels disconnected.

[El Duderino]

big stuff going on at the future yards brewery - this is going to have such a big impact along this stretch. let's hope someone jumps on those 4th and callowhill plans soon to continue that momentum on these huge, desolate blocks.

[DudeGuy]

Vanguard’s Innovation Studio is now open. Now what?
https://technical.ly/philly/2017/07/19/vanguard-innovation-studio-now-open-now/

Exposed ducts. An open floor plan. A blackboard with encouraging messages that read “Let’s make something awesome.” There’s even a “Dream big” up there.

You’d never guess the 16,000-square-foot office we just described was anything but a well-funded startup, but it’s actually Vanguard’s new Innovation Studio, a research and development space from the Malvern, Pa.-based investment management company.

On Tuesday, the firm held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the outpost, which will house 100 employees to be dedicated “solely to project work.”

Exiting CEO Bill McNabb, who will be replaced come January by long-time executive and former CIO Tim Buckley, was the event’s main speaker. In a short but emotional speech, McNabb said the firm had benefited greatly from infusing innovation into its ethos.

“In the beginning we didn’t set out to be innovators, but it eventually became part of our strategy,” said McNabb. “I’m not sure we can rely on serendipity much longer,” the CEO said in reference to the research hub helping guide the way for the company’s future.

Also at the ceremony was PIDC boss John Grady. He was there because the Mayor’s office, along with the Commerce Department and PIDC, helped Vanguard source the location for its Center City beachhead.

“We work with a lot of partners, none more thoughtful than Vanguard,” said Grady. “This could be a game-changer not only for Vanguard but for our city.”

Per Vanguard’s own admission, it’s still too early to call how much of a game-changer the space will be. Lisha Davis, the Vanguard exec tasked with heading up the studio, said much of what the studio will look like and the projects it will undertake is a work in progress.

“This will add a nimbleness to our work,” Davis did say. She also mentioned connecting to the startup community was another task of the new office.

Housed in the Philadelphia Design Building, at 2300 Chestnut, the Vanguard outpost will give the company an upper hand in recruiting city talent. The location is now within a tiny tech corridor in itself: iPipeline also has its tech offices there and, while not strictly tech, Saxbys main office is also in the building. A short bike ride away is Curalate’s HQ and coworking center CityCoHo.

[1487]

^hopefully new leader means more willingness to expand in the city.

[1487]

real estate boom continues

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/re...y-home-sales-neighborhoods-20170720.html

[jsbrook]

Elon says that he has "oral agreement" for a hyperloop linking Washington to New York with a Philly stop. Exciting stuff! People question whether this can come to frutiion, but I wouldn't bet against this guy.

https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/20/16003...-hyperloop-nyc-philadelphia-baltimore-dc

[jsbrook]

Originally Posted by jsbrook

Vanguard Innovation Studio is open for business!

https://technical.ly/philly/2017/07/19/vanguard-innovation-studio-now-open-now/

Edit: oops, sorry. Mods can delete. Hadn't seen someone posted this already a few posts above.

[summersm343]

Large Project Under Construction on the East Falls Border

34th & West Indiana Ave. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is actually the Allegheny West neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Either way, it's awesome to see development here!





Read more here: http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/ea...er-construction-on-the-east-falls-border

[summersm343]

33 affordable housing homes approved for Point Breeze



Read more here: https://philly.curbed.com/2017/7/20/1600...wnhouses-point-breeze-affordable-housing

[1487]

The housing near east falls is a little surprising, but then again this that isn't far from the huge apt complex built by out of town developers about 6-7 years back just east of the expressway.