PHILADELPHIA | The Harper | 272 FT | 24 FLOORS - Page 27

PHL10 · #**521** Posted **Oct 17, 2016, 2:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by McBane

When I lived in Center City, I was a block away from a Rite Aid. I know drug stores are not the most exciting retail option out there, but for those who actually LIVE in the city, having one nearby is extremely convenient for mundane things, like toiletries, paper products, diapers, milk, etc.

Agreed but I am still taken back sometimes by the density of drug stores in Center City. I think if walk score was based purely on Drug Store access, Philadelphia would be world champion.

Larry King · #**522** Posted **Oct 17, 2016, 3:51 PM**

drug stores every couple blocks is normal, go to ny there's a duane read everywhere.

Knight Hospitaller · #**523** Posted **Oct 17, 2016, 4:02 PM**

^ I was thinking the same thing about Duane Reade. No matter where I stay in Manhattan, I don't think I'm ever more than two blocks from one.

Philly-Drew · #**524** Posted **Oct 17, 2016, 5:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

^ I was thinking the same thing about Duane Reade. No matter where I stay in Manhattan, I don't think I'm ever more than two blocks from one.

I've seen Duane Reade stores across the street from each other in Manhattan.

hammersklavier · #**525** Posted **Oct 18, 2016, 4:53 AM**

On drugstores:

The Good - Out of milk? Eggs? Iced tea? Toiletries? Junk food and other basic groceries? Drugs? You can find it there. Even at 3 in the morning!

The Bad - Why does it seem like drugstores have a markup on literally everything?

The Bottom Line - Drugstores are just a fact of life for those of us who live in cities. Now if only there were places where it was as convenient to buy a 6-pack of beer...

summersm343 · #**526** Posted **Oct 19, 2016, 4:27 AM**

10/18/2016

The Target is complete on the Chestnut Street side. Work has started on the restaurant coming to the old Boyd lobby space. The tower has not started work yet.

1487 · #**527** Posted **Oct 19, 2016, 2:28 PM**

^disappointing....

iheartphilly · #**528** Posted **Oct 19, 2016, 4:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

10/18/2016

The Target is complete on the Chestnut Street side. Work has started on the restaurant coming to the old Boyd lobby space. The tower has not started work yet.

Geez, between the great design, color choice, ample windows and new sidewalks, I can help think this is a real winner (cough, cough).

Philly Kid · #**529** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 5:24 PM**

I'm assuming no updates on the tower portion of this project? Hopefully the philly.com report highlighting the recent decrease in average rents is not causing too much concern to proceed.

1487 · #**530** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 6:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Philly Kid

I'm assuming no updates on the tower portion of this project? Hopefully the philly.com report highlighting the recent decrease in average rents is not causing too much concern to proceed.

as with several other high profile projects there has been no news on this in many, many months. Actually, I think the last bit of news was the CDR presentation.

summersm343 · #**531** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 6:26 PM**

"Nuthin"

In the spirit of the holidays.

summersm343 · #**532** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 6:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1487

as with several other high profile projects there has been no news on this in many, many months. Actually, I think the last bit of news was the CDR presentation.

If they don't get this tower off of the ground by the summer, you can bet Pearl Properties will be run the hell out of this town for demolishing the Boyd and leaving it an empty lot.

Redddog · #**533** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 7:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

If they don't get this tower off of the ground by the summer, you can bet Pearl Properties will be run the hell out of this town for demolishing the Boyd and leaving it an empty lot.

Or not.

There doesn't seem to be a penalty to raze historic buildings and leave blank mud pits in their wake. Oh, sorry, National Building. I didn't see you standing there.

Mr Saturn64 · #**534** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 8:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Redddog

Or not.

There doesn't seem to be a penalty to raise historic buildings and leave blank mud pits in their wake. Oh, sorry, National Building. I didn't see you standing there.

Ironic, isn't it? That possibly America's most historic city would leave so much of its own local history in the dust while emphasizing the places with historical prominence on a national level?

City Wide · #**535** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 11:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Redddog

Or not.

There doesn't seem to be a penalty to raze historic buildings and leave blank mud pits in their wake. Oh, sorry, National Building. I didn't see you standing there.

Look out history, here comes a Target.

summersm343 · #**536** Posted **Dec 21, 2016, 2:06 AM**

12/20/2016

They were pushing around dirt today... not sure if it means anything

Knight Hospitaller · #**537** Posted **Dec 21, 2016, 2:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

12/20/2016

They were pushing around dirt today... not sure if it means anything

Maybe they're trying to break the Guinness world record set by the folks at the W site.

summersm343 · #**538** Posted **Dec 21, 2016, 10:11 PM**

This was posted on November 21st. Is this finally getting going?

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FOR AMENDMENT OF BLDG PERMIT AP#646594 TO INCLUDE FOUNDATIONS, TEMPORARY BASEMENT STRUCTURE, ELEVATOR SHAFT, AND METAL DECKING INSTALLATION IN PREPARATION FOR FUTURE PHASE II WORK. (IEBC 2009, COMPLIANCE PATH: ADDITIONS) NO BREACH IN EXTERIOR WALLS LOCATED AT THE PROPERTY LINE ARE PERMITTED UNDER THIS ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR DOCUMENTATION OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS RETAINED TO CONDUCT SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ERECTION OF ABOVE-GRADE STRUCTURE AND OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PA DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELEVATOR INSTALLATION.**

http://www.phila.gov/data/Pages/defa...its&eid=668684

Urbanthusiat · #**539** Posted **Dec 21, 2016, 10:18 PM**

Foundation permit! I guess they finally feel comfortable going forward now that the Beacon is wrapping up.

hammersklavier · #**540** Posted **Dec 22, 2016, 12:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Urbanthusiat

Foundation permit! I guess they finally feel comfortable going forward now that the Beacon is wrapping up.

Makes perfect sense.

Pearl has no problems leasing their buildings up or reselling them; I suspect their financing capacity constrains their pipeline more than anything else.