In Old City
Adaptive Reuse Will Add 36 Units Next Door to “New” Neighbor
13 December, 2023 | No Comments | Old CityJust a few days ago when we visited a recently moved historical building in Old City, we couldn't help but adjust our gaze to the south, where 141-43 N. 4th St. is experiencing an adaptive reuse of its own. This four-story, historically protected structure was built back in the 1780s,
Read MoreMission Accomplished: Successful Move for 1760s Building in Old City
11 December, 2023 | No Comments | Old CityWell, the three-story building that stood as part of 322-40 Race St., along the 4th St. side, has finally made its move. After standing near the corner of 4th & Race near Old First Church for about 260 years, this structure has been standing lonely for a while now, after
Read MoreA New Design and 74 Units Coming to 5th & Wood in Old City
14 November, 2023 | No Comments | Old CityWe may have mentioned it hundreds of times before, but surface parking lots within city limits should go the way of the dinosaur, if you ask us. Some are more egregious than others, while some remain a bit more out of the way. The lot at 5th & Wood, a
Read MoreThe northern reaches of Old City can feel like a bit of a no-man's land, with the collection of off-ramps, bridges, and major streets keep this portion of the neighborhood somewhat isolated from the rest of the area. However, that has slowly been changing as we've seen more and more
Read MoreOld City is undoubtedly one of our favorite neighborhoods in the city, with its scale and charm making it such a desirable place to live and visit. One of our most beloved streets is Quarry St., a Belgian block road that sits between Front St. and 3rd St., almost hidden
Read MoreThe northern reaches of Old City have undergone quite a change over the last decade. At 244 N. 2nd St., home to Snyderman's Gulf Station when we last visited this specific site way back in 2014, is a prime example of this evolution. Rowhomes, Sonders, and apartments are popping up
Read MoreIf it feels like we're still basking in the glow of the recent groundbreaking for the Park at Penn's Landing, it's because we most certainly are. It was only a few weeks ago that we took you to the groundbreaking for this long-awaited park, excited for what the future would
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 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
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