PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread - Page 334

thisisforreal · #**6661** Posted **Aug 29, 2016, 2:31 PM**

3-alarm fire at 6400 Landsdowne right now. The building is 105 years old and is likely going to be a total loss:

Knight Hospitaller · #**6662** Posted **Aug 29, 2016, 3:18 PM**

^ Good Shepherd church (# 6439). A real architectural loss.

1487 · #**6663** Posted **Aug 29, 2016, 3:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

^ Good Shepherd church (# 6439). A real architectural loss.

wow, I went there for community meetings

Knight Hospitaller · #**6664** Posted **Aug 29, 2016, 3:23 PM**

^ News on the fire:
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20...ly_church.html

Knight Hospitaller · #**6665** Posted **Aug 29, 2016, 3:24 PM**

N. Broad's Pearl Theatre supposedly becoming a "luxury" AMC. With Blatstein, I won't be counting my chickens just yet.
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/r...-10-years.html

summersm343 · #**6666** Posted **Aug 29, 2016, 7:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

N. Broad's Pearl Theatre supposedly becoming a "luxury" AMC. With Blatstein, I won't be counting my chickens just yet.
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/r...-10-years.html

Definitely adding a rooftop village to the complex with outdoor drive-up rooftop movie screens. The waitresses will serve drinks and food on roller skates.

Knight Hospitaller · #**6667** Posted **Aug 29, 2016, 7:23 PM**

ha!

Larry King · #**6668** Posted **Aug 30, 2016, 1:40 PM**

Has anyone heard anything lately about pha's plans for the old spring garden school on 12 between parrish and odgen??

I guess it went to zoning in 2014 but the building is still empty, meanwhile PHA has their hands full in sharswood.

It's a gem.

http://philly.curbed.com/2014/3/7/10...-public-school

http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/penns...spring-garden/

Kfmcshan · #**6669** Posted **Aug 30, 2016, 3:24 PM**

Article on 3.0 University Place by Architectural Digest

http://www.architecturaldigest.com/s...y-construction

This Philadelphia Building May Show the Future of Eco-Friendly Construction

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Slated for completion in 2018, 3.0 University Place is expected to be the first building of its kind to achieve LEED Platinum certification, with its self-tinting windows specifically designed to combat the problem of excess cooling costs produced by direct sunlight and ensuing glares. Manufactered by Minnesota glass developer SageGlass, the windows operate with a sensor technology not unlike that of self-tinted eyeglasses, which register light intensity and change accordingly. On days when office workers simply want more shade, the windows can also be adjusted by remote control.

hammersklavier · #**6670** Posted **Aug 31, 2016, 4:46 PM**

http://philly.curbed.com/2016/8/30/1...s-philadelphia

thisisforreal · #**6671** Posted **Sep 1, 2016, 12:08 AM**

Some interesting plans for 39th and Chestnut:

http://www.westphillylocal.com/2016/...ut/#more-43945

jsbrook · #**6672** Posted **Sep 1, 2016, 4:27 PM**

Sushi restaurant to come to Two Logan Square and some other nice developments to Market West:

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelp...-tony-rim.html

EastSideHBG · #**6673** Posted **Sep 2, 2016, 2:54 PM**

Changing Skyline: Blighted Front Street steps out from the El's shadow
Updated: SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 — 12:31 PM EDT
http://www.philly.com/philly/living/..._s_shadow.html

wondertwinalpha · #**6674** Posted **Sep 2, 2016, 5:06 PM**

Permit is dated 8/25/16.

http://philly.eater.com/2016/9/2/127...t-diner-philly

jsbrook · #**6675** Posted **Sep 2, 2016, 5:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by wondertwinalpha

Permit is dated 8/25/16.

http://philly.eater.com/2016/9/2/127...t-diner-philly

This article makes no sense at all. Hyatt isn't happening, but the zoning has been pushed through. Little Pete owners are working on a "backup plan" in case Hyatt goes through, but will be out regardless by June or July (already past) but will know officially in October. This is some weird mix of current info and quotes from an earlier period without clearly identifying anything.

Kfmcshan · #**6676** Posted **Sep 5, 2016, 8:27 PM**

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627-29 E. GIRARD AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123 - (11,000 SQFT) - MIXED USE BUILDING CONTAINING 8 LUXURY APARTMENTS AND 3,000+/- SQFT OF COMMERCIAL FRONTAGE ON GIRARD AVE AND BERKS ST. THE APARTMENTS WILL ENJOY A PRIVATE ELEVATOR AND INDEPENDENT ROOF DECKS. THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS WILL INCLUDE A MIX OF (4) 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, AND (4) 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL UNIT HAS ACCESS TO A WONDERFUL 1,000 SQFT OUTDOOR PATIO SPACE.

New mixed use building coming on the northwest corner of Girard and Berks St.

More renderings and full listing on Kingston Urban's website

Construction Photos - as of a couple of days ago, the foundation was already poured and there was an elevator shaft rising on the site.

Right around the corner from this, demolition is underway of a former garage and parking lot to make way for 29 condos at 1221 E Berks St

Jawnadelphia · #**6677** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 12:37 AM**

Manayunk apartment complex - The Isle - looks to be almost completed.

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summersm343 · #**6678** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 1:02 AM**

St. John Neumann Place II - 2627 Mifflin St. - South Philadelphia

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St. John Neumann Place II, at 2627 Mifflin St. in South Philadelphia, is the newest example of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's efforts to try to meet the needs of the area's seniors.

The $15 million project broke ground in August on 1.39 acres of the campus of the former St. John Neumann High School. (The building was closed in June 2004 after the school merged with St. Maria Goretti High School.)

When it opens a year from now, Wagner said, the three-story, L-shaped structure - designed by Blackney Hayes Architects, with Domus as general contractor - will be home to 52 one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 62 and older.

The new facility will have a wellness center operated by Catholic Health Care Services and open to residents as well as age- and income-qualified neighborhood residents.

http://www.philly.com/philly/busines...th_Philly.html

br323206 · #**6679** Posted **Sep 7, 2016, 1:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

This article makes no sense at all. Hyatt isn't happening, but the zoning has been pushed through. Little Pete owners are working on a "backup plan" in case Hyatt goes through, but will be out regardless by June or July (already past) but will know officially in October. This is some weird mix of current info and quotes from an earlier period without clearly identifying anything.

I took it as "we will know by October (next month) if we will have to leave. If so, we will be out by June or July of 2017."

summersm343 · #**6680** Posted **Sep 8, 2016, 2:52 AM**

Another Mixed Use Project Coming to East Girard

Renderings:

http://www.ocfrealty.com/sites/www.o...girard%201.jpg
http://www.ocfrealty.com/sites/www.o...girard%202.jpg
http://www.ocfrealty.com/sites/www.o...girard%203.jpg

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We've covered projects nearby in the past, with seven homes going up on Flora Street a couple years ago and the four story buildings on the left of the photo above arriving about a year ago. Like those four-story buildings, the plan for 629 E. Girard Ave. will also be of the mixed-use variety, but unlike that project it appears that this one won't seek a variance. According to the developers, they're planning a three-story building with eight apartments and a 2,900 sqft retail space. They were even kind enough to share some renderings.

http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phill...to-east-girard