30th Street Station Redevelopment Gets New Renderings, Price Tag
20 November, 2023 | No Comments | West PhillyWilliam H. Gray III 30th Street Station is one of the defining features of Philadelphia's built environment. Its prominent location, stately architecture, and importance as civic infrastructure help this building carve its place in the annals Philly's architectural lore. So, when we heard about a public meeting last week to
Read MoreFourth Time Around? New Look, More Units for Roxborough Apartments
16 November, 2023 | No Comments | ManayunkTo say that no two real estate development projects are alike would be quite the understatement. Some are smooth sailing, some are jam-packed with unforeseen issues. For some, the completed structure looks exactly like the very first design that's proposed. For others, like 6174 Ridge Ave. in Roxborough, the design
Read MoreAfter checking out all of the construction progress in the Eraserhood the other day, we stopped by the Rail Park to take in the lovely fall foliage. When making our way toward the exit along Noble St., we were met with an image we hadn't seen before: a new apartment
Read MoreA New Design and 74 Units Coming to 5th & Wood in Old City
14 November, 2023 | No Comments | Old CityWe may have mentioned it hundreds of times before, but surface parking lots within city limits should go the way of the dinosaur, if you ask us. Some are more egregious than others, while some remain a bit more out of the way. The lot at 5th & Wood, a
Read MoreWoo boy, the only thing hotter than the Sixers and Tyrese Maxey might be the corner of 13th & Buttonwood in the Eraserhood/Loft District. Tucked away just off the major intersection of N. Broad & Spring Garden, this intersection is becoming a development hotbed in its own right. With additions,
Read MoreWhat Lies Ahead for Former Pizza Spot on Pointy Bella Vista Corner?
10 November, 2023 | No Comments | Bella VistaWhen meandering around town the other day, we noticed work taking place on the triangular building at 934-44 E. Passyunk Ave. which we first alluded to back in the early days of Naked Philly. Formerly Napoli Pizza, this corner looked much the same over the last decade plus, when other
Read MoreThe intercity bus network provides an important transportation option for a huge number of people, especially in our dense Boston-to-DC megalopolis. Offering flexible and inexpensive fare, these buses serve as a key role in the transportation mix. However, the facilities associated with these services have been something of an afterthought,
Read MoreIn just the few years of its existence, the Delaware River Trail has changed the city's eastern waterfront wildly, with its 3+ mile stretch in the heart of town creating a place for all types of activity. However, the southern terminus around Pier 68 and the northern terminus at Penn Treaty
Read More90 Senior Units Proposed Next to Tioga Trust Company Conversion
7 November, 2023 | No Comments | Temple AreaIt's no secret that much of the development coverage on your favorite real estate blog focuses on the Greater Center City area, with a heaping dose of West Philly to round out the offerings. However, more and more development is taking in place in North Philadelphia, with 1708 W. Tioga
Read MoreChecking on Additional Additions Near the Huntingdon El
6 November, 2023 | No Comments | East KensingtonWhen checking out the friendly facade of a future project along the 1900 block of E. Huntingdon St., we strolled further NW along the 1800 block, in the direction of the El. Much like this recent proposal, there are actually two former industrial buildings that have their eyes set on
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