PHILADELPHIA | Highrise Development Thread X - Page 122

Parkway · #**2421** Posted **Feb 4, 2021, 5:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by PhilliesPhan

As I was walking by the Checkers location just north of Broad and Girard, I noticed this sign:

Could we eventually have a large project on our hands? The lot is zoned CMX-4 and runs all the way back to Carlisle Street, so we could see something really tall here. With the potential for this and a project on the CVS lot, Broad and Girard could grow much taller in the near future!

Is that Checkers still open? I moved out of Francisville and up to Manayunk back in the fall.

On a side note, I don't know why that place bothered taking your order. It always seemed like the employees just spun a roulette wheel in the back and gave you whatever it landed on.

TonyTone · #**2422** Posted **Feb 4, 2021, 11:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by Parkway

Is that Checkers still open? I moved out of Francisville and up to Manayunk back in the fall.

On a side note, I don't know why that place bothered taking your order. It always seemed like the employees just spun a roulette wheel in the back and gave you whatever it landed on.

are we gonna ignore that "Stab your local landlord" on the ol telephone box

Wow any one have an idea of what's being proposed at that checkers site? or are they trying to get someone to buy it & build something.

Jayfar · #**2423** Posted **Feb 5, 2021, 1:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by TonyTone

are we gonna ignore that "Stab your local landlord" on the ol telephone box

Wow any one have an idea of what's being proposed at that checkers site? or are they trying to get someone to buy it & build something.

Apparently up for lease:

https://www2.colliers.com/en/propert...121/usa1083228

Brochure: https://listingsprod.blob.core.windo...d-9c1a1085a01a

Daario · #**2424** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 4:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by TonyTone

are we gonna ignore that "Stab your local landlord" on the ol telephone box

I don't condone such acts of violence, but I certainly feel where they're coming from with that

TonyTone · #**2425** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 6:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by Daario

I don't condone such acts of violence, but I certainly feel where they're coming from with that

Lmao I think we have all experienced a bad landlord or two

TonyTone · #**2426** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 6:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jayfar

Apparently up for lease:

https://www2.colliers.com/en/propert...121/usa1083228

Brochure: https://listingsprod.blob.core.windo...d-9c1a1085a01a

Hear me out.... level out the whole thing and build a park with stands and etc so street vendors and food trucks can pull up and serve people since this is one of the busiest corners in the city and it really needs some green in that area.

ScreamShatter · #**2427** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 4:48 PM**

^ Aren’t the Temple fields across the street though? Seems like tons of green space.

TonyTone · #**2428** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 5:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamShatter

^ Aren’t the Temple fields across the street though? Seems like tons of green space.

You are correct. is it open to public use? Plus school green space is different than public greenspace.

skyhigh07 · #**2429** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 7:47 PM**

Anyone know where the new Rolex store is going?

https://www.inquirer.com/business/re...-20210131.html

PHLtoNYC · #**2430** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 8:10 PM**

This is finally happening! Years of waiting. (Dilworth House project on Washington Square).

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadel...developer.html

PHLtoNYC · #**2431** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 8:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by skyhigh07

Anyone know where the new Rolex store is going?

https://www.inquirer.com/business/re...-20210131.html

No idea, I will look into it. I would for a corner spot on Walnut Street!

iheartphilly · #**2432** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 8:33 PM**

Isn't Govberg Jewerlers still at 15/Walnut?

TonyTone · #**2433** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 10:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by iheartphilly

Isn't Govberg Jewerlers still at 15/Walnut?

The corner of 15th & walnut across from the Verizon store is empty and for lease still.

iheartphilly · #**2434** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 10:02 PM**

^
Ok cool...didn't realize that...

Londonee · #**2435** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 10:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by iheartphilly

Isn't Govberg Jewerlers still at 15/Walnut?

The rumor was Govberg was moving to the former Under Armor spot at 16th and Walnut about a year ago when the Tenant Obtained signs showed up in the Windows... but it’s still in its current location in the middle of the 1500 Block.

Tiffany’s moved to the former Zara space - so their space is available also on the 1500 block. There’s a TON of vacancies so Rolex could go anywhere.

iheartphilly · #**2436** Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 10:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Londonee

The rumor was Govberg was moving to the former Under Armor spot at 16th and Walnut about a year ago when the Tenant Obtained signs showed up in the Windows... but it’s still in its current location in the middle of the 1500 Block.

Tiffany’s moved to the former Zara space - so their space is available also on the 1500 block. There’s a TON of vacancies so Rolex could go anywhere.

Ok thanks for clarifying and sharing the rumor. I looked at their website and it appeared that they were still operating in Philly by appointment only, but haven't been in that neighborhood since this past summer.

summersm343 · #**2437** Posted **Feb 11, 2021, 4:40 PM**

St. Joe’s and University of the Sciences propose merger

This could be interesting. I think this would be a good thing, and will help bolster the new combined schools reputation, the same way Thomas Jefferson merging with Philly U has started to bolster TJs reputation even more.

Read more here:
https://www.inquirer.com/education/s...-20210210.html

summersm343 · #**2438** Posted **Feb 11, 2021, 4:54 PM**

Wrong thread

3rd&Brown · #**2439** Posted **Feb 12, 2021, 12:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

St. Joe’s and University of the Sciences propose merger

This could be interesting. I think this would be a good thing, and will help bolster the new combined schools reputation, the same way Thomas Jefferson merging with Philly U has started to bolster TJs reputation even more.

Read more here:
https://www.inquirer.com/education/s...-20210210.html

Honestly, this is brilliant.

Their strengths are in very different realms but both are very good in their own right. If anything, PCPS has the stronger academic programs, but its reputation would be bolstered by St Joe's more national reputation and media presence (vis a vis basketball).

I think its a win-win for sure.

I think they might even be on the same Trolley and/or Rail line. Maybe this would spur some development between the two.

thoughtcriminal · #**2440** Posted **Feb 12, 2021, 1:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

St. Joe’s and University of the Sciences propose merger

This could be interesting. I think this would be a good thing, and will help bolster the new combined schools reputation, the same way Thomas Jefferson merging with Philly U has started to bolster TJs reputation even more.

Read more here:
https://www.inquirer.com/education/s...-20210210.html

I've always thought that the University of the Sciences should merge with the University of the Arts and form a real university.