PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread - Page 509

jsbrook · #**10161** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 1:33 PM**

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So you have your satisfaction, I did see it. But despite that, we can still be friends as far as I'm concerned. Peace.

Yes, all good. Not big deal and no grudge held. Back to development discussion.

Londonee · #**10162** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 2:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by shadowbat2

You talking about the barriers in front of the 900 and 1000 block? Those have been in place for the Gallery work.

No, Market West 1700 Block.

Redddog · #**10163** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 3:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHL10

So you have your satisfaction, I did see it. But despite that, we can still be friends as far as I'm concerned. Peace.

We do love to veer off topic here....

I can't believe the use of the term "Bridge and Tunnel" has spurned such a backlash.

It's a widely used term that describes people who live in the suburbs and come into the city to party on the weekends. Those people could be seen as slightly more excitable than a resident patron. This person, regardless of gender, could be heard using terms such as "bro," "brau," "Bruh,""Bro-han," or "doood" regardless of the gender of the person they may be addressing. Frequency of these words will increase commensurate with the number of drinks consumed. Ironically, the actual use of a bridge or a tunnel to access the city is a variable that is rarely focused on when identifying this person in an establishment.

I think having an issue with a term simply because it originated in NY is silly.

The Best Forumer · #**10164** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 6:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Redddog

We do love to veer off topic here....

I can't believe the use of the term "Bridge and Tunnel" has spurned such a backlash.

It's a widely used term that describes people who live in the suburbs and come into the city to party on the weekends. Those people could be seen as slightly more excitable than a resident patron. This person, regardless of gender, could be heard using terms such as "bro," "brau," "Bruh,""Bro-han," or "doood" regardless of the gender of the person they may be addressing. Frequency of these words will increase commensurate with the number of drinks consumed. Ironically, the actual use of a bridge or a tunnel to access the city is a variable that is rarely focused on when identifying this person in an establishment.

I think having an issue with a term simply because it originated in NY is silly.

This entire conversation is silly. But hey...

Londonee · #**10165** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 6:46 PM**

Anyone know when Love Park will be full opened with Fountain and more landscaping? Walking through it 2 days ago, it's pretty sparse and bare - still a ton of fencing everywhere - kind of a weird vibe.

The Best Forumer · #**10166** Posted **Apr 11, 2018, 6:30 PM**

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Anyone know when Love Park will be full opened with Fountain and more landscaping? Walking through it 2 days ago, it's pretty sparse and bare - still a ton of fencing everywhere - kind of a weird vibe.

I think about 1 year or so.... not sure.

Jawnadelphia · #**10167** Posted **Apr 11, 2018, 9:39 PM**

2400 Market - Aramark HQs:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhVUj3LHz9m/?tagged=phillyskyline

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhFVDccg8OK/?taken-by=reelsroyce

mcgrath618 · #**10168** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 2:48 AM**

An unknown project on north Broad

That narrow building on Vine

GtownFriend · #**10169** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 3:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

An unknown project on north Broad

Thanks for the pics!

This is an overbuild of a mid 19th cent building. Naked Philly did a piece on it about 2 years ago http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/west-poplar/renderings-for-north-broad-renovation including two very basic renderings. The second is from much the same angle as your shot.
Looks like they are making good progress.

shadowbat2 · #**10170** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 8:43 AM**

June 5th Memorial:

June 5th Memorial | April 2018 by shad obat, on Flickr

JFK reconstruction:

23rd and JFK by shad obat, on Flickr

Couldn't get a pic from the bus, but I could see that the Pod Hotel on 19th is well into excavation-possibly even u/c. (noticed what looked like foundations in the ground)

mcgrath618 · #**10171** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 12:36 PM**

That was quick...

Jayfar · #**10172** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 1:19 PM**

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Couldn't get a pic from the bus, but I could see that the Pod Hotel on 19th is well into excavation-possibly even u/c. (noticed what looked like foundations in the ground)

When I went by the other day it appeared they had 2 drilling rigs on site to dig for columns. They previously excavated most or all of the site to basement level.

eixample · #**10173** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 4:18 PM**

The new Wawa at 22nd and South opens today (I have not been there yet but saw a sign yesterday announcing it opens today). According to their website, one at 1300 Chestnut is opening this summer (this is the I Goldberg location, I assume) and one at 1102 Market (East Market) is opening in the fall.

Groundhog · #**10174** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 7:40 PM**

It looks like there's something stirring on the concrete plaza in front of Temple Center City across from Dilworth. Maybe I'm just hoping hard for improvements and it's really nothing but anybody know what's going on there?

Redddog · #**10175** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 10:52 PM**

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It looks like there's something stirring on the concrete plaza in front of Temple Center City across from Dilworth. Maybe I'm just hoping hard for improvements and it's really nothing but anybody know what's going on there?

It'd be a shame to see such a beautiful part of the city messed with.

allovertown · #**10176** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 11:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by eixample

The new Wawa at 22nd and South opens today (I have not been there yet but saw a sign yesterday announcing it opens today). According to their website, one at 1300 Chestnut is opening this summer (this is the I Goldberg location, I assume) and one at 1102 Market (East Market) is opening in the fall.

There is supposed to be another opening in the Public Ledger building across the street from independence hall. not sure when this is supposedly happening though.

Jayfar · #**10177** Posted **Apr 13, 2018, 4:03 AM**

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There is supposed to be another opening in the Public Ledger building across the street from independence hall. not sure when this is supposedly happening though.

A philly.com article has a couple interior renderings of the Public Ledger Wawa.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/wawa-day-philadelphia-center-city-new-20180412.html

http://media.philly.com/images/1200*603/dixon-462037-e-wp-content-uploads-2018-04-WawaInd1.jpg

http://media.philly.com/images/1200*603/dixon-462037-e-wp-content-uploads-2018-04-WawaInd2.jpg

http://media.philly.com/images/1200*605/dixon-462037-e-wp-content-uploads-2018-04-WawaInd3.jpg

hammersklavier · #**10178** Posted **Apr 13, 2018, 5:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jayfar

A philly.com article has a couple interior renderings of the Public Ledger Wawa.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/wawa-day-philadelphia-center-city-new-20180412.html

http://media.philly.com/images/1200*603/dixon-462037-e-wp-content-uploads-2018-04-WawaInd1.jpg

http://media.philly.com/images/1200*603/dixon-462037-e-wp-content-uploads-2018-04-WawaInd2.jpg

http://media.philly.com/images/1200*605/dixon-462037-e-wp-content-uploads-2018-04-WawaInd3.jpg

Holy shit, those fittings are looking fancy-schmancy.

Here's the list of other Wawa openings:

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- 34th and Market Streets on Drexel University’s campus in University City, slated to open in the third quarter of the year.

I would assume this is at the base of that parking garage? It's literally only two blocks from their 36th & Chestnut location, too, although that tends to have crowding problems, even when you're popping in for a hoagie at 1 AM.

I would like to see a Wawa open up closer to 30th Street, perhaps even in the station's food court, too.

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- 13th and Chestnut Streets in Center City, opening in the late third or fourth quarter.
- 12th and Market Streets in Center City, to open in the fourth quarter.

These are the East Market and I. Goldberg locations, both of which look pretty on-track for an opening later this year.

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- Harbison Avenue and Tulip in Frankford, slated for “later this year.”

Don't bet on this one. It's still just stakes in the ground.

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- Roosevelt Boulevard and Byberry Road in Byberry, also for later in the year.

First I'd heard of this one, but I don't normally find myself out Byberry way, so that's NBD.

shadowbat2 · #**10179** Posted **Apr 13, 2018, 7:49 AM**

^That last location is on the former Nabisco site FYI

jsbrook · #**10180** Posted **Apr 13, 2018, 12:48 PM**

The Versailles at 16th and Locust finally landed a commercial tenant. See permits. It's at the tail end of an extensive renovation by Alterra.

https://imageshack.com/i/polgfJtpj

What exactly does "Personal Services" mean? Should we expect a hair salon or spa or something?