To those who might question the value or effectiveness of urban renewal projects, we say, behold Headhouse Square.  At one time, a bustling anchor of immigrant activity, the two block stretch of 2nd Street between South and Pine provides ample evidence of its past while obscuring much of the squalor and disrepair

A year ago, we first told you about the likelihood that the Fortieth Street ME Church, located at 125 S. 40th St. would be demolished sometime soon. The church, which was built in 1872 and designed by Sloan & Hutton, housed three different congregations over 135 years. The currently empty

In January, we told you about a proposed mixed-use development for a large corner parcel in Point Breeze that's currently a vacant lot. The corner of Point Breeze & Titan, which has attracted a handsome garden built by members of the community, has not had a building on it for

While West Philly has been home to various urban innovations, from co-ops to urban farms to the Dirt Factory, one thing developers in other areas of the city, specifically in Port Richmond and Fishtown, have been more active in revitalizing is repurposed old buildings. Not to mention the Loft District.

In the river

Months ago, we first told you about Norris Point, a ten-home development at the corner of Norris St. & Trenton Ave. that had just gotten underway. This large-scale development with contemporary design elements reminded us of The Nine, a recently constructed development nearby. And like The Nine, this development is

With the success of Union Transfer, at 10th & Spring Garden, and the apparent popularity of the recently rising "Spring Arts" neighborhood, we’re wondering if developers will be attracted to a building that currently contains a Nationwide Auto Body, now for sale at 1221 Mt.Vernon St.

It’s available for $1.8M through Rust Real Estate,

A three-story red brick building stands on the north side of Bainbridge between 9th and 10 Streets, serving as a multi-unit condominium.  However, the historical marker in front of the structure hints at its significance in improving the lives of Philadelphia’s African American citizens well before the start of the Civil War.  The

Last month, we first brought a government land grab in the Point Breeze neighborhood to your attention, detailing the City's plans to seize thirty-one privately owned lots by eminent domain with the intention of constructing affordable housing units, despite no construction or financing plans in place. Reaction to this story

A significant deal has gone down on the hush along the waterfront, where 700-30 N Delaware Ave., a 50K+ sqft parcel, was purchased for $10M in August, according to the OPA.

Running north along the south side of Delaware Avenue, the property includes a closed faded building which operated under various names in

Over the summer, we told you about a new home replacing a vacant lot at 16th & Green Sts., one of the largest new construction single family homes we could recall ever hearing about. Clocking in at over 8,000 sqft, the home will include 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a roof deck,