A Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Revamp a Bustling Riverview Plaza
22 September, 2023 | No Comments | PennsportAhh, South Columbus Boulevard, the auto-centric, big-box retail corridor that separates South Philadelphia from the Delaware River. While our recent trip to the area shows there is mixed-use momentum down by the water, this stretch has remained stubbornly suburban-like since Bart Blatstein began buying up properties and redeveloping them into
Read MoreSo Long, Stadium? Media and Performance Center Planned for Temple
21 September, 2023 | No Comments | Temple Area1830 N. Broad St., sitting on the west side of Broad in the middle of Temple University's campus, isn't a property that stands out much at first blush. The western terminus of Polett Walk, this large property consists of fairly non-descript campus buildings along with plenty of recreational fields for
Read MoreA 28-Story Student Tower Proposed Next to Temple’s Campus
20 September, 2023 | No Comments | Temple AreaIt's been a week of highs and lows for Temple University, with their first Top-100 ranking in the U.S. News & World Report slotting our favorite North Philadelphia educational institution at the 89 spot. Sadly, this good news was paired with the tragic and sudden passing of Temple's interim president,
Read MoreHalf a Canyon Going Up Along Booming Delaware Avenue
19 September, 2023 | No Comments | Northern LibertiesAfter checking out the progress of a 460+ unit, multi-building project along the Delaware River Waterfront, we couldn't help but run it back. All we had to do was scoot north past the Residences at One Brown to find a shockingly similar concept that is also transforming this sliver of
Read MoreWhile the Delaware River Waterfront is one of our favorite places to hang, the area hasn't always been the most welcoming. As recently as a few years back, Philly's less heralded waterfront prominently featured a collection of empty lots, broken up by an occasional random business or small building, with
Read MoreNew Timelines, Info for 76 Place Thanks to the Return of City Council
15 September, 2023 | No Comments | Market EastBoy, it sure has been a busy summer when it comes to the proposed Sixers arena, 76 Place. It was barely a month ago when we talked about the newest plans for the arena, which were updated to include a residential tower along the northern part of the site. Though
Read MoreOpen since 1998, the Alexander Inn is a lovely staple of the Philadelphia hotel scene. This 48-room spot sits in the heart of the Gayborhood/Washington Square West, with its classic design and premier location absolutely oozing with charm. But as this area has seen more development, it was almost inevitable
Read MoreCould 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
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