PHILADELPHIA | Highrise Development Thread X - Page 336

TK2001 · #**6701** Posted **Dec 10, 2023, 1:24 AM**

Great photos Tony! I too have to make another trip before the year ends.

At the moment, it's getting more exciting again with construction, as two more tower cranes have been put up. CHOP Sarb is rising with its crane, 3201 Cuthbert is also rising, 2301 JFK is two stories up with a crane, CHOP New Patient Tower recieved a second crane, The Mark had its crane installed, same with 2300 Market, and the crane for Chubb is going up now. I wonder if any more are coming next year. Hopefully a crane at 702 Sansom or at 113 South 19th

jdcamb · #**6702** Posted **Dec 10, 2023, 6:55 AM**

Pretty cool. My Mom loved Philly. My Uncle Linus lived in Norristown.

arkitect13 · #**6703** Posted **Dec 11, 2023, 12:54 PM**

Having all these cranes up is insane to me, its really cool that we have so many in the skyline at once, and all geographically close together. I wonder if we can find an angle that has a lot of them in a shot

TK2001 · #**6704** Posted **Dec 11, 2023, 2:30 PM**

If anything, we could see all if the tower cranes sticking out from West Chester Pike next year. The Delaware County Community College has a great view too, I just haven't been to that one yet

summersm343 · #**6705** Posted **Dec 11, 2023, 11:38 PM**

New Ordinance Could Sweeten the Development Pot for PPA Garage at 10th & Ludlow

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The Autopark at Jefferson near 10th & Ludlow is owned by the PPA and has been around for over fifty years.

Thanks to a Washington Square West Civic Association zoning meeting last night, we know there are big plans ahead for this transit-accessible property. Back in May, the PPA released an RFP to redevelop the property, which is zoned CMX-5 – the most permissible zoning in Philadelphia’s code. The plans called for a developer to fully fund and build… something, as long as it had plenty of parking included that could be used by the PPA once completed. That apparently wasn’t quite enticing enough for developers, with the 1200% Floor-area-ratio (FAR) and the inclusion of so much above ground parking (which would require a trip to the zoning board), likely made it difficult for a project to pencil out. In a clever political move, the PPA team is taking a very development-friendly approach, working with Councilmember Squilla on drafting an ordinance to include this parking garage in the “Super CMX-5” overlay in Center City. This overlay sits immediately across the street and allows for 1600% FAR by right.

But that’s not all! The pot is sweetened further by two other pieces in the legislation: first, the “mission-oriented” eight-floors of parking would NOT be included in FAR calculations, and this above grade parking would NOT trigger a trip to the ZBA. This would, in effect, allow for a 2400% FAR if you count the parking, basically doubling what was permitted earlier. The site would include retail along Chestnut St. to activate the frontage, while parking for 650 cars would be spread over the rest of the bottom eight floors. The team even provided some massing visuals of what could potentially rise on the property, showcasing what could be another new addition to the skyline.

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...t-10th-ludlow/

summersm343 · #**6706** Posted **Dec 12, 2023, 2:25 AM**

LONELY PLANET has voted Philadelphia has one of the best places to visit in 2024

Check it out here:
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/pen...a/philadelphia

summersm343 · #**6707** Posted **Dec 12, 2023, 2:30 AM**

AFAR has also voted Philadelphia as one of the "Top 25" best places to visit in 2024

Check it out here:
https://www.afar.com/magazine/where-to-go-2024

thoughtcriminal · #**6708** Posted **Dec 12, 2023, 12:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

LONELY PLANET has voted Philadelphia has one of the best places to visit in 2024

Check it out here:
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/pen...a/philadelphia

"...small town charm"-?

Broadcastthatboom · #**6709** Posted **Dec 12, 2023, 2:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

New Ordinance Could Sweeten the Development Pot for PPA Garage at 10th & Ludlow

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...t-10th-ludlow/

If/when the 76 arena starts construction, then I assume this lot would be prime for a hotel/residential combo

El Duderino · #**6710** Posted **Dec 15, 2023, 3:16 PM**

Looks like we have a new highrise thread to create...14 floors and 112 units.

More Height and Windows for New Plans at 500 N. Columbus Blvd.
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...columbus-blvd/
Naked Philly, 12/15/2023

Redddog · #**6711** Posted **Dec 15, 2023, 3:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by El Duderino

Looks like we have a new highrise thread to create...14 floors and 112 units.

More Height and Windows for New Plans at 500 N. Columbus Blvd.
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...columbus-blvd/
Naked Philly, 12/15/2023

This is great. Every time I see that building, I wonder when that would be developed. Makes me happy to see it finally happen. Boy, though. That self storage. I know those things print money but damn, at some point some big bucks are gonna come knocking. Talk about a prime - and getting primer - location. Plus, the easy demo alone makes that property there for the taking.

If it weren't for Durst, Delaware Ave from South St to Spring Garden would be rolling! I hate that company.

Mayormccheese · #**6712** Posted **Dec 16, 2023, 12:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by El Duderino

Looks like we have a new highrise thread to create...14 floors and 112 units.

More Height and Windows for New Plans at 500 N. Columbus Blvd.
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...columbus-blvd/
Naked Philly, 12/15/2023

What is the Disimone tower?

Gatorade_Jim · #**6713** Posted **Dec 16, 2023, 1:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by El Duderino

Looks like we have a new highrise thread to create...14 floors and 112 units.

More Height and Windows for New Plans at 500 N. Columbus Blvd.
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...columbus-blvd/
Naked Philly, 12/15/2023

Woah. This came out of left field. What an awesome development!

TK2001 · #**6714** Posted **Dec 16, 2023, 1:22 AM**

CHOP Schuylkill Avenue Research Building by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

Spark Gene Therapy Innovation Center by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

3151 Market Street by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

3201 Cuthbert by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

2301 JFK by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

Chubb by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

And

Septa Bus Station underway by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

ScreamShatter · #**6715** Posted **Dec 16, 2023, 1:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by El Duderino

Looks like we have a new highrise thread to create...14 floors and 112 units.

More Height and Windows for New Plans at 500 N. Columbus Blvd.
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...columbus-blvd/
Naked Philly, 12/15/2023

Very TriBeCa in look and feel. This area along Del Ave and up Spring Garden is on fire. Hope we see a couple taller buildings pop up.

Gatorade_Jim · #**6716** Posted **Dec 16, 2023, 4:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamShatter

Very TriBeCa in look and feel. This area along Del Ave and up Spring Garden is on fire. Hope we see a couple taller buildings pop up.

It really is wild to see. Makes me so happy to see the city thriving.

PurpleWhiteOut · #**6717** Posted **Dec 17, 2023, 12:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by El Duderino

Looks like we have a new highrise thread to create...14 floors and 112 units.

More Height and Windows for New Plans at 500 N. Columbus Blvd.
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...columbus-blvd/
Naked Philly, 12/15/2023

I really hope the historic commission doesn't kill this. They've been really strict on alterations, but I don't see how else this could be reused. And the proposed windows look very traditional in size and rhythm

SEFTA · #**6718** Posted **Dec 17, 2023, 8:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by El Duderino

Looks like we have a new highrise thread to create...14 floors and 112 units.

More Height and Windows for New Plans at 500 N. Columbus Blvd.
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...columbus-blvd/
Naked Philly, 12/15/2023

Unfortunate the blank wall at ground level along Noble Street

ScreamShatter · #**6719** Posted **Dec 17, 2023, 9:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Gatorade_Jim

It really is wild to see. Makes me so happy to see the city thriving.

Absolutely. The development of Del Ave is quite exciting. It’s been a pipe dream for so long. And overall, the city feels like it’s transforming in front of us and it’s starting to feel much bigger now with the dev in University City, broad st, and devil Ave expanding the urban core multiple directions. Loving it all.

jaysb · #**6720** Posted **Dec 18, 2023, 1:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamShatter

Absolutely. The development of Del Ave is quite exciting. It’s been a pipe dream for so long. And overall, the city feels like it’s transforming in front of us and it’s starting to feel much bigger now with the dev in University City, broad st, and devil Ave expanding the urban core multiple directions. Loving it all.

Amen. I remember it felt like a huge deal when they converted those self storage buildings into apartments near fairmont and front. There wasn’t a ton after that until BOOM just an insane amount popping up left and right.