PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread II

[Mtphilly]

Originally Posted by UrbanRevival

Don't remember reading anything about this hospitality project before. Looks like a great new asset for South Street and already getting exposure from the NYTimes:






https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/s...maldonado.html

Yeah, this is good news for South Street, I wish them the best of luck.

[BroadandMarket]

Originally Posted by yuryphilly

New PMC apartment building on Cherry st is almost done

The materials and design look pretty good, it's definitely darker than the renderings and missing the cool setbacks though. Street trees would have helped a lot like the rendering had.

[PHLtoNYC]

^ Love the large windows.

If only zoning allowed another few stories. The setback with another 5 stories would have been an A+.

And yea, I'm tired of the bait & switch tree situation, but at least this project has a planter wall, even that goes a long way.

[Londonee]

Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

I feel like the concept is hard to sustain year-round outside of a few market (Vegas, Manhattan, maybe Miami).

I think it could work - it just missed the mark. Like, the Borgata sports Book vibe - which is upscale-ish, but not crazy expensive - fun atmosphere, not too bougie for a wider swath of the market would work fine. Creating the go-to awesome experience, accessible sports bar in center city would be a cash cow. There's already a dearth of good sports bars in town as it is.

[PurpleWhiteOut]

Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

^ Love the large windows.

If only zoning allowed another few stories. The setback with another 5 stories would have been an A+.

And yea, I'm tired of the bait & switch tree situation, but at least this project has a planter wall, even that goes a long way.

I have nothing to base this on, but I'm hoping the all concrete construction was done for the potential to pursue a variance for more height in the future, while they already have a few towers in their pipeline. Not sure if the construction material is due to the flood zone?

[Gatorade_Jim]

Originally Posted by PurpleWhiteOut

I have nothing to base this on, but I'm hoping the all concrete construction was done for the potential to pursue a variance for more height in the future, while they already have a few towers in their pipeline. Not sure if the construction material is due to the flood zone?

From what I understand, near neighbors were opposed to a tower here and LSNA ensured one wouldn't happen. Whether that means an overbuild is possible sometime in the future, I don't know.

[jaysb]

Originally Posted by UrbanRevival

Don't remember reading anything about this hospitality project before. Looks like a great new asset for South Street and already getting exposure from the NYTimes:

Very nice, unfortunately there was another shooting death on South St Monday morning, I hadn't heard anything about it until I received an email from the neighborhood association. I hadn't heard of this project until it was called out as one of the positive developments on South St. I will say, apart from losing Vegan Tree to a vape shop (and several other vape shops) there have been some cool businesses open in the last year+


Here's the email if anyone's curious:


"
Around 2:20am this morning, an individual was shot over 20 times on the 500 block of South Front Street and was later pronounced dead.

This terrible event leaves us all saddened and dismayed that there was yet another homicide stemming from late night activity on South Street—especially, at a time when so much effort has been put towards revitalizing the street.

The surrounding neighborhood organizations and the South Street Headhouse District are working closely together to attract more positive, family-friendly establishments and stem the conditions that can cause this kind of violence.

And we’ve made progress: Several diverse businesses have chosen South Street as their home, like Sam Shaw’s Treatery, Yowie Hotel, Brooklyn Dumplings, Queen and Rook, a new Hawaiian barbecue restaurant, the DreamEerie, and many more.

Yet, some businesses attract individuals who engage in illegal, dangerous behavior that, in the worst case, turns violent. It is these businesses that we have repeatedly sought enforcement actions against. It is these businesses that are destroying the Street. This must end.

The City, through effective prosecution of criminal behavior and effective enforcement of code violations by Licenses and Inspection and the Health Department can and must put this work at the very top of their agenda now.

The residents will not sit idly by in stunned silence. We owe to our neighbors and our city to demand all eyes and all effort put on fixing South Street. Now.

We thank our law enforcement, especially at the South Street Mini Station, who continue to risk their lives to protect ours and for their ongoing support of the community.

President
Queen Village Neighbors Association

President
Society Hill Civic Association
"

[Mtphilly]

Originally Posted by jaysb

Very nice, unfortunately there was another shooting death on South St Monday morning, I hadn't heard anything about it until I received an email from the neighborhood association. I hadn't heard of this project until it was called out as one of the positive developments on South St. I will say, apart from losing Vegan Tree to a vape shop (and several other vape shops) there have been some cool businesses open in the last year+


Here's the email if anyone's curious:


"
Around 2:20am this morning, an individual was shot over 20 times on the 500 block of South Front Street and was later pronounced dead.

This terrible event leaves us all saddened and dismayed that there was yet another homicide stemming from late night activity on South Street—especially, at a time when so much effort has been put towards revitalizing the street.

The surrounding neighborhood organizations and the South Street Headhouse District are working closely together to attract more positive, family-friendly establishments and stem the conditions that can cause this kind of violence.

And we’ve made progress: Several diverse businesses have chosen South Street as their home, like Sam Shaw’s Treatery, Yowie Hotel, Brooklyn Dumplings, Queen and Rook, a new Hawaiian barbecue restaurant, the DreamEerie, and many more.

Yet, some businesses attract individuals who engage in illegal, dangerous behavior that, in the worst case, turns violent. It is these businesses that we have repeatedly sought enforcement actions against. It is these businesses that are destroying the Street. This must end.

The City, through effective prosecution of criminal behavior and effective enforcement of code violations by Licenses and Inspection and the Health Department can and must put this work at the very top of their agenda now.

The residents will not sit idly by in stunned silence. We owe to our neighbors and our city to demand all eyes and all effort put on fixing South Street. Now.

We thank our law enforcement, especially at the South Street Mini Station, who continue to risk their lives to protect ours and for their ongoing support of the community.

President
Queen Village Neighbors Association

President
Society Hill Civic Association
"

Honest question, what are the problem businesses these days? It seems to me like most of the problem people just congregate outside on South Street or ride their vehicles and bikes down the street without going into any of the businesses.

[jaysb]

Originally Posted by Mtphilly

Honest question, what are the problem businesses these days? It seems to me like most of the problem people just congregate outside on South Street or ride their vehicles and bikes down the street without going into any of the businesses.

From what I hear it's a few bars, Fat Tuesday? and maybe 1 or 2 more, not entirely sure which.

[PHLtoNYC]

Originally Posted by Gatorade_Jim

From what I understand, near neighbors were opposed to a tower here and LSNA ensured one wouldn't happen. Whether that means an overbuild is possible sometime in the future, I don't know.

A rhetorical comment, but how can they be opposed to a tower when Riverwalk is catty corner, and Rivers Edge Condos across the street?

[Gatorade_Jim]

Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

A rhetorical comment, but how can they be opposed to a tower when Riverwalk is catty corner, and Rivers Edge Condos across the street?

No idea. It seemed ridiculous to me too.

[BroadandMarket]

Originally Posted by jaysb

From what I hear it's a few bars, Fat Tuesday? and maybe 1 or 2 more, not entirely sure which.

Mirage Hookah bar is apparently where this fight started. His and Hers Bar is another hotspot for fights. Basically any violence on South Street or Bainbridge starts from 1 of 5 bars.

[summersm343]

89 Units Across Three Buildings for Empty Lots in East Parkside



3912-16 W Girard Ave:




4006-12 W Girard Ave:


4020-26 W Girard Ave:

We are excited that each of the properties above just received zoning permits for lot consolidation, with all three lots having an eye toward multifamily buildings, two buildings with 29 units and one with 31 for a total of 89 units across these two blocks.

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...east-parkside/

[summersm343]

More Parkside updates from NakedPhilly

Ujima Developers also have big plans for the area, with senior housing set to join a STEM co-working facility on the same several blocks.

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...east-parkside/

[summersm343]

Performing Arts Center Joins UPenn’s Ever-expanding Project Pipeline

Coming to the intersection of Woodlands Walk and 33rd St. is the newest addition to the student life options on campus, with a modern performance center from Steven Holl Architects joining the fold. A 300-seat theater will be the main room for the much-needed performance arts space, which will serve the 70 or so student arts groups. Additionally, smaller spaces for other performances and rehearsals will also be a part of this design, which appears as heavy geometric volumes floating over a glowing, glassy base.

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...ject-pipeline/

[summersm343]

Penn Annenberg Center & Penn Graduate School of Education in UCity update from Naked Philly

Current Annenberg Center:


Updated Annenberg Center:


Graduate School of Education current progress:


Graduate School of Education rendering:

Just a few blocks west, the Annenberg Center is getting a major reinvention – and not just thanks to the being under the umbrella of Penn Live Arts. This Brutalist structure has been a brick-heavy presence at 37th & Walnut St. for 50 years, but that will be changing soon thanks to a new design from the DLR Group. Plans call to open up the structure, which sits directly next to the already-in-progress Graduate School of Education upgrades taking place immediately next door.

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...ject-pipeline/

[summersm343]

Future Funding and Finished Wayfinding for Frankford Ave. in Fishtown





Plans for where Frankford Avenue meets the Delaware River Trail on the Rivers Casino property:


Frankford Avenue & Laurel Street intersection plaza plans:




I-95 underpass Frankford Avenue plans:




Parkets along Frankford Avenue plans:

But there is even more change on the horizon, and some change is already here. Thanks to the teaming of Fishtown District, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, and design team PORT, a revamped pedestrian and wayfinding experience for the Frankford Ave. Connector is in the works, due to a recent $750K influx of federal funding (thanks, Congressman Boyle!). This multi-phased project will encompass the entire stretch of Frankford Ave. from Girard Ave. to the north to the Rivers Casino parking lot to the south.

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...e-in-fishtown/

[summersm343]

Some Frankford Avenue in Fishtown updates from NakedPhilly

1120 Frankford Ave. is now above ground, bringing 150 units and 6,500 sqft of commercial space to The Frankford. Just up the block, the 12-room hotel called Frankford Collective is just about finished, immediately next to the 60-unit Sonder that is wrapping up as it wraps its way around the spruced-up Kensington National Bank building.

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...e-in-fishtown/

[PurpleWhiteOut]

Originally Posted by summersm343

More Parkside updates from NakedPhilly


Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...east-parkside/

I'm so thrilled to see more investment in Parkside. A hidden gem with some of the best architecture in the city. More retail amenities on Girard could take it a long way because it's currently lacking in that kind of walkability

[summersm343]

Originally Posted by PurpleWhiteOut

I'm so thrilled to see more investment in Parkside. A hidden gem with some of the best architecture in the city. More retail amenities on Girard could take it a long way because it's currently lacking in that kind of walkability

Agree. Building this area up and adding some commercial along Girard Ave will be a HUGE boon. I think redeveloping this neighborhood will bring even more attention and love to West Fairmount Park which has a ton of great sites and amenities.