In Old City
The range of building functions, ages, and styles in Old City is nothing short of amazing. From some of the most treasured places in America to some of the most nondescript low-rise structures you can imagine, this neighborhood has a bit of something for everyone. Today we are returning yet
Read MoreIf you thought that the pairing of director David Lynch and Duke Basketball had nothing to do with Old City real estate development, you would be mistaken! This is an example of that classic tale where art films and alley oops cross paths to reinvent a historic building.OK, we know
Read MoreBack in the frigid days of February, we scouted a single-family home going up right next to I-95 on Callowhill Street, just a short jaunt from Old City, Northern Liberties, and the waterfront. That home has been making major progress, though that's not the reason we're back here today. Let's
Read MoreLast July, we filled you in on the plans for an addition to 223-25 Market St., a building constructed in 1960 within the Old City Historic District. While not a contributing building, given its location in the district, any additions require approval of the Historical Commission. As you can see
Read MoreToday, we're bringing you a new feature for Naked Philly. Come along and join us as lead blogger Jack O'Brien takes us through many of the exciting developments underway along the Delaware River Waterfront. The waterfront is going through a massive reinvention, with the grand opening of the Delaware River
Read MoreOld City is not usually considered a development hotbed like other areas of the city such as Fishtown, Brewerytown, South Kensington, Germantown, University City... and the list goes on and on. However, three different multi-family proposals on the 200 block of Vine St. are providing plenty of action in what
Read MoreDespite being one of the more established and central neighborhoods in town, Old City has seen more recent building than one might expect. A surprising number of developments have popped up, ranging from single family homes to residential towers with hundreds of units. The buildings at 160-64 N. 2nd St.
Read MoreIf it seems to you like it's been a long time since we first told you about the Park at Penn's Landing, you'd be correct! It was back in 2013 that we first mentioned plans for the park, as imagined by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. When this project happens,
Read MorePhiladelphia has a deep connection to the founding of the United States, as some rather important gatherings took place here in the late 1700s, and some dudes in powdered wigs signed a fairly significant document here on July 4th, 1776. This being the case, July 4th is always a great
Read MoreThe Delaware River Waterfront has long been an area of great potential, but it's been prone to fits and starts development-wise (which reminds us, a preemptive RIP to the excellent Fitz and Starts, closing soon in Queen Village). Over the years, Race Street Pier, Cherry Street Pier, Fringe Arts and
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