Could Apartments Break Up the Industry at N. American & Berks?
13 September, 2023 | No Comments | South Kensington"Show us a scrapyard and we will show you an opportunity" is one of our favorite sayings, always striking a chord with us with its concise and inherent truth. OK, so this is clearly not a saying, but at the NW corner of N. American & Berks, it could be!
Read MoreWhile a bit off the beaten path for folks living east of the Schuylkill River, Bartram's Garden is one of our favorite public parks in the entire city. This gorgeous area has been revived over the last decade or so, with trails and park space creating a focal point for
Read MoreThe Dally Close to Completion on Former Trios Site at 4th & Girard
11 September, 2023 | No Comments | Northern LibertiesIt's no secret that Northern Liberties and South Kensington are absolutely exploding with development. Even sizable projects can almost disappear in the maze of cranes and construction crews in the area, but we are happy to say that 342-54 W. Girard Ave. has been spotted by the Naked Philly development
Read MoreThe corner of 3rd & Chesnut in Old City is about as Old City-ish as Old City can get. To the south are the First Bank of the United States and the Museum of the American Revolution, but the view looking north on 3rd is emblematic of the charm, scale,
Read MoreIf you're reading this page, it's extremely likely you're familiar with the long-discussed plans for a park at the site of Penn's Landing's Great Plaza. After years and years of master plans, proposals, and community feedback, plans for the 11.5-acre park were approved about a year ago by the Art
Read MoreChinatown Stitch Will Create a Park Over the Vine Street Expressway
6 September, 2023 | No Comments | ChinatownAfter sharing some unfortunate auto-centric news for the Chinatown neighborhood yesterday, we are happy to share some extremely exciting pedestrian-centric news for the Chinatown neighborhood today. After we alluded to the project recently when another development opportunity popped up along Vine St., the Chinatown Stitch released conceptual designs yesterday. For
Read MoreSurface Parking Ahead for 76 Place-Adjacent Property in Chinatown?
5 September, 2023 | No Comments | ChinatownFor all of the excitement and controversy around the proposed 76 Place plans, there are still properties in the immediate vicinity that are underutilized, no matter where you stand on the viability of a Sixers arena in Center City. One such property is 1018-24 Arch St., which we visited early
Read MoreRather Have a Wawa? Strip Mall Making Moves on S. Columbus Blvd.
1 September, 2023 | No Comments | PennsportWhile much of the development boom along the Delaware River Waterfront has taken place north of Market Street, there have been some teases of development on the southern edge of the riverfront as well. The former Foxwoods Casino site has been one of the key areas for proposals, with the
Read MoreOld City overflows with Philadelphia and American history, and is home to countless landmarks that remind us of times gone by. In a neighborhood full of historic landmarks, the bus ramp leading from Market Street out to Penn's Landing is an unfortunate monument to regrettable urban planning policies of the
Read MoreFamily Court Building Gets a New Developer and New Renderings
30 August, 2023 | No Comments | Logan SquareIf we had to pick our favorite drama, it would probably be the endless soap opera surrounding our beloved Philadelphia 76ers. If we had to pick our second favorite drama, we might have to go with the tale of 1801 Vine St., better known as the Family Court Building. This
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