Every once in a while, a project comes our way that both catches our eye and catches us off guard. When we saw a new zoning permit for the properties at 700-04 Chestnut St., the eye-catching part was easy. After doing a little bit of research on this property, we

While we are not fond of empty lots, some are admittedly nicer than others. From old asphalt to dirt to overgrown weeds, a neglected plot of land rarely provides much value to the neighbors. So when we heard through the Civic Design Review about the project proposed for an "empty"

Thanks to the magic of Civic Design Review, we can now share plans for a new apartment building which is planned for 2507 Almond St., a triangular property that's been sitting vacant for many years. Along with having an unusual shape, this parcel sits at an interesting location just off

It's rather remarkable how often we find ourselves on North Broad these days, with development taking place from City Hall all the way past Erie Ave. to the north. Well, add another to the tally, as a proposal at 619 N. Broad St. was recently submitted to the CDR. This is

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is one of the most important institutions in the region. Serving thousands of patients from across the world every year, this organization fulfills an incredibly important role in the healthcare realm. CHOP's spin-off company Spark Therapeutics has been making waves in the real estate

When we think of Jagged Edge, we think of the club banger "Where the Party At?" featuring Nelly. When we think of jagged-edged architecture, we think of the new proposal at 1733 N. Front St. featuring the designs of KJO Architecture. So why are we talking about turn of the

Is there a more quintessential Philadelphia fixture than the Italian Market near the intersection of 9th & Washington? The stretch along 9th Street has been featured in the famous Rocky montage while serving as one of the best open-air food markets in the country (Note: we strongly urge you to

Sometimes, development sites can be like old friends - always dependable and where you expect them, though maybe looking slightly worse for the wear over the years. One such site is the lot at 1130 N. Delaware Ave., just to the north of the Edward Corner Building. We have covered

The business district of Philadelphia, primarily centered around Market Street in Center City west of Broad, doesn't exactly exude warmth. The glassy towers that line the stretch shot up mostly in the 1970s through the 1980s, with huge (for Philly) office buildings looming along this central thoroughfare. From City Hall

At times, we find ourselves experiencing déjà vu on our development adventures around our favorite city. We were just recently on N. 3rd St. in Northern Liberties to check out a project at a former industrial building. Given the lede, you can probably guess where we might literally and figuratively