PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread

[jaysb]

Originally Posted by TonyTone

Reading Terminal Market opens new 'curbless' public space on Filbert Street



https://www.phillyvoice.com/reading-terminal-market-filbert-street-public-space-center-city/



Reading Terminal Market's long-awaited expansion onto Filbert Street has finally been completed, creating a new public space in Center City for dining, shopping and cultural events.

The $1.5 million project, first announced in 2019, brings 15,000 square feet of multi-purpose space to the 1100 block of Filbert St., on the southeast side of the market. The widened, "curbless" space puts sidewalks and car lanes at equal height to the rest of the block.

Looks great, but I can just imagine the 'fun' Uber/Lyft drop offs/pickups will cause. I travel a bit and have yet to see a smart solution to this issue. Maybe it's quick enough that its not that pressing?

[DeltaNerd]

Originally Posted by jaysb

Looks great, but I can just imagine the 'fun' Uber/Lyft drop offs/pickups will cause. I travel a bit and have yet to see a smart solution to this issue. Maybe it's quick enough that its not that pressing?

I preferred if Filbert St was closed for through traffic and only deliver trucks can access it. Would be nice if the Uber and Lyfts had pick up locations on 11st and 12st.
It's wild to me why people drive though this section. It's always backed up. Sorry that was my anti car rant.

[TonyTone]

There's no progressive way to fix a pothole, with former mayors Michael Nutter and Kasim Reed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebUBOo7x-_U

A good video from The Philadelphia Citizen with Previous Mayor Michael Nutter & Kasim Reed who was also perviously mayor of Atlanta, they speak about the different ways you have to look at running a city when you're mayor and also how much comes with it.

Michael Nutter was a good mayor due tot he fact that he led the city, he didn't boss it around, he understood what it was like to be at the street level and did what he could to make our city comfortable in that era.

It will be interesting to see what 24 will bring.

[summersm343]

Originally Posted by mcgrath618

Awesome work Summers.

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed

[skyhigh07]

Originally Posted by 3rd&Brown

It's only an animating issue if it differentiates you from your opponent.

Every politician in Philadelphia is pro-choice. My brain hurts having this conversation.

Ugh I know that. I think you know what I’m talking about but you’re obfuscating. Please stop. I’m really getting tired of it. People gravitate to whomever will champion their issues the most in primaries. Usually, primary candidates agree on most issues - it’s usually about who can best articulate and champion those issues. Or maybe just come out and say you’re not a Helen Gym fan and are nervous about her winning instead of dragging out and challenging me on this obscure point that I have a feeling you really don’t care that much about. I know confirmation bias can be comfortable.

Also, many younger women I know follow her on social media because of her advocacy.

[summersm343]

An Electric Proposal for Former PECO Substation in Pennsport

The property changed hands last year, at a price even higher than the $1.6 million that we found to be a little dear back in 2016. Since then, new owners/developers Zoubek Properties have stepped in with plans to move ahead with an adaptive reuse of the property. In March of this year, zoning documents were issued for a 21-unit project, which utilized both the moderate-income bonus and the green roof bonus to bump up the allowable density for the CMX-2 zoned property. This plan from Level Nine Architects also included an addition to the back of the building, four artist studios in the commercial space on the north side of the structure, and no parking.

So why are we bringing this to your attention here in November if plans were approved in March? Well in just the past several days, a new zoning document was issued, lowering the unit count to 18 from the previous 21. While the green roof bonus is sticking around, the developers are no longer pursuing the moderate-income bonus, which would have necessitated a $258K payment to the affordable housing fund in order to pick up the extra three units.

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/p...-for-former-peco-substation-in-pennsport

[summersm343]

Downey’s Is Down at Front & South, Apartments Up Next

What’s coming now is a six-story building featuring 18 units on the upper floors, with ground floor commercial space as well. The Ambit Architecture-designed building will consist mostly of brick, with black-framed windows rising the full height of the building, which reaches its peak with a sloped roof.

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/s...s-down-at-front-south-apartments-up-next

[summersm343]

Philadelphia RACP Funding winners Part 1

Louis Kahn Barge and Infrastructure ($1.0m received out of $2.2m asked)


Frankford Transporation Center – Transit Oriented Development ($1.5m received out of $3.5m asked)


Pennsylvania Ballet Dance Center III ($1.5m received out of $2.0m asked)


Schuylkill Banks Bartram’s to Passyunk Phase II ($1.925m received out of $3.0m asked)


Bartram Village ($2.0m received out of $2.0m asked)


Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/p...llys-racp-funding-top-ten-countdown-10-6

[summersm343]

Philadelphia RACP Funding winners Part 2

River Trail and Marginal Wharf ($2.0m received out of $2.0m asked)


Trocadero Theatre ($2.5m received out of $5.0m asked)


Calder Gardens ($5.0m received out of $5.0m asked)


Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Calder-Gardens.jpg

[summersm343]

An Acute Corner Gets a Cute Proposal at Front & Dauphin

Current view of 2245 N. Front Street:


Project rendering:

Though no zoning permits have been issued as of yet, Cadre Design recently shared an Instagram post that shows us what might be coming our way. The design shows a six-story building, seemingly with ground floor commercial space, predominantly consisting of gray brick and large windows. The most striking part of the building would have to be its triangular shape, creating another rounded, flatiron-ish building to join the list of other similar recent designs. We don’t have any additional details but if we had to guess, the developers are utilizing either a fresh food market bonus or a mixed-income housing bonus (or both!) to bump the height up from the by-right four floors up to the potential six-floor structure.

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/e...er-gets-a-cute-proposal-at-front-dauphin

[summersm343]

Permits Issued For 828-40 North 2nd Street In Northern Liberties

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 55-unit mixed-use building located at 828-40 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Upon completion, the new building will rise five stories tall, with a commercial space at the ground floor. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the building will span a total of 59,375 square feet. Permits list the construction cost at just over $7.1 million.

Read/view more here:
https://phillyyimby.com/2022/11/permits-...rthern-liberties-north-philadelphia.html

[summersm343]

Construction Complete At The Onyx At 6618 Ridge Avenue In Roxborough

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction is complete at The Onyx, a five-story, 44-unit multi-family rental development at 6618 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia. The building spans 48,615 square feet and will include features such as an elevator, a fitness center, a garage, a green roof with a roof deck, and full sprinkling. Permits list Klein & Company Plumbing Inc. as the contractor and a construction cost of $3 million.

Read/view more here:
https://phillyyimby.com/2022/11/construc...n-roxborough-northwest-philadelphia.html

[summersm343]

Construction Nears Completion At The Anchorage At 4442 Ridge Avenue In East Falls

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is nearing completion at The Anchorage, a six-story, 136-unit mixed-use development at 4442 Ridge Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the structure will span 174,544 square feet structure and feature a 10,500-square-foot commercial space on the ground floor, as well as full sprinkling and parking. Permits list 4501 Kelly Partners LP as the owner, Turn Key Realty LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $17.4 million.

Read/view more here:
https://phillyyimby.com/2022/11/construc...n-east-falls-northwest-philadelphia.html

[summersm343]

Foundations Underway At The Royale At 6910 Ridge Avenue In Roxborough

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted that foundation work is underway at The Royale, a four-story, 77-unit development at 6910 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by M Architects and developed by Stamm Development Group, the building will span 70,996 square feet and will feature underground parking and a green roof. Permits list Tester Construction Group as the contractor and a construction cost of $14 million.

Read/view more here:
https://phillyyimby.com/2022/11/foundati...n-roxborough-northwest-philadelphia.html

[McBane]

Ridge Ave in Roxborough must have at least a dozen recently completed or under construction low rise apartment buildings (and not counting the planned projects). All of them are ugly lol but collectively, these buildings are adding a lot of density and changing the feel of the street. Several have retail, too. 6910 Ridge actually looks pretty decent.

[PurpleWhiteOut]

"The Onyx" is hot garbage. I can't believe that cost $3 million to build.

[gjrip]

Originally Posted by PurpleWhiteOut

"The Onyx" is hot garbage. I can't believe that cost $3 million to build.

It's got budget hotel chain vibes, big time.

[TempleGuy1000]

$80M Northern Liberties apartment project marks Pittsburgh developer's entry into Philadelphia

Construction started this week on the seven-story, 220-apartment building.

[TonyTone]

My favorite project that was funded out of that list is the Old Supermarket across form Frankford Transportation.

I was wondering who owned it, and SEPTA does so thats good they want to put mixed used there, when they start that project that whole area is gonna change.

[steve_phl]

Originally Posted by reparcsyks

Please lord, don't let that be the final signage.

Noticed some mockups covering the current Boyd's marquee, so I'm guessing this isn't the final signage.

IMG_5222 by Stephen Henry, on Flickr