In Northern Liberties

A couple of months ago, we told you about plans for a new home at 956 N. American St., a project that's still under construction. Today, we have news about another development coming to the block- but first a word about the block itself. The 900 block of American Street represents

We were in the area the other day and noticed that two homes are currently being demolished near the Piazza. 1133 and 1135 Germantown Ave. sit on a triangle of land bounded by 2nd Street to the east, Girard Avenue to the north, and Germantown Avenue to the west.

These two homes

We've written quite a bit about the fact that development in Northern Liberties is spreading to other neighborhoods as vacant land in No Libs becomes scarcer and more expensive. Fishtown, South Kensington, and Poplar are all seeing new development on blocks that developers wouldn't have given any thought to just

For years, the 941 Theatre on Front Street played host to various arts and music acts. Now, at the site where the Vampire Legends of Sodom once showed at the theatre during the Fringe Fest and local filmmakers previously showcased their films, exercise enthusiasts and gym goers can show their

Along Spring Garden Street, immediately beyond the I-95 overpass and before the waterfront, sits a patch of vacant land that developers hope to turn into a mid-rise building with stellar views of the Ben Franklin Bridge, that at night lights up the sky like a circuit board.

Developers for 117 Spring Garden

It seems that as it gets tougher to find land to develop in Northern Liberties, so too is it becoming more challenging to craft projects that the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (NLNA) zoning committee will support at first blush. Last week, we told you about a proposal on Poplar Street

Every month, the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (NLNA) Zoning Committee plays their part in maintaining the neighborhood's character, staying consistent with their master plan. And on the 200 block of Poplar Street, they are taking this responsibility very seriously.

Take, for example, 233-37 Poplar St., a vacant lot that's next door to the excellent and

Last fall, we told you about plans for three new homes at 444-48 Fairmount Ave., currently a vacant lot. The interesting twist to this development is that the homes face an inner parking aisle rather than fronting the street. Not that we never see this sort of thing when builders find

The area just north of Liberties Walk and just west of the Piazza has seen considerable development in recent years. Tower built a row of garage-front homes on the south side of the 200 block of George Street. The Stables, though only three homes to this point, will eventually multiply

A few weeks ago, we spotted a fresh zoning notice on a building on the northeast corner of 7th & Fairmount. We seem to remember a dollar store calling this storefront home once upon a time, but it's been vacant for at least the last couple of years. According to