PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread - Page 1006

gjrip · #**20101** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 1:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

70-Unit, Mixed-Use Building Planned in Old City

Current site:

Project renderings:

Site plan:

Read/view more here:
http://www.rising.realestate/70-unit...d-in-old-city/

Wow this looks really great!! Love the windows!!

mcgrath618 · #**20102** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 1:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Justin7

Does Septa have design authority over the turnaround? This should be a pedestrian plaza with rails running through it.

Philly streets department has the full say, IIRC.

McBane · #**20103** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 2:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by TonyTone

I thought we like Brick Replicas on this forum now we are bashing them especially in a area that fit well.

Not everyone is on board with brick replicas. Broadly speaking, when it comes to design approaches and our opinions on individual projects, there's quite a bit of diversity on this forum. (Not commenting on this individual project but more on your comment that implies group-think on architecture.)

mcgrath618 · #**20104** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 2:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by skyhigh07

TBH, new developments in Old City can be pretty hit or miss. This one could be better but I’ll take it.

If you want to see a recent Old City development that’s legitimately bad check out 48 N 3rd. I don’t how it got passed approvals. The driveway/parking area is almost laughably awful.

https://goo.gl/maps/bZzfLbTNJkFuy28X8

To join in on the debate about this building, I actually agree with TonyTone in that this building is pretty nice looking and generally pretty contextual.

Redddog · #**20105** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 2:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

To join in on the debate about this building, I actually agree with TonyTone in that this building is pretty nice looking and generally pretty contextual.

Way better than what's there. Kinda a dead zone over there, tho.

mcgrath618 · #**20106** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 2:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Redddog

Way better than what's there. Kinda a dead zone over there, tho.

I was referring to 48 N 3rd. I very much dislike the newest iteration of 2nd and Race.

Redddog · #**20107** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 3:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

I was referring to 48 N 3rd. I very much dislike the newest iteration of 2nd and Race.

Gotcha. Yeah, I really don't mind that N.3rd project either. It looks better in person with the rest of the block.

Race Street is uggo AF. Agreed.

gjrip · #**20108** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 5:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Redddog

Gotcha. Yeah, I really don't mind that N.3rd project either. It looks better in person with the rest of the block.

Race Street is uggo AF. Agreed.

I'm holding out hope for something nice to fill out the lot at 209 N 2nd, directly east of the Bridge on Race apts. The death of another billboard would be a nice side effect.

Redddog · #**20109** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 5:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by gjrip

I'm holding out hope for something nice to fill out the lot at 209 N 2nd, directly east of the Bridge on Race apts. The death of another billboard would be a nice side effect.

Ya. I hear that billboard has been a thorn in many a' side for years. It's been a battle. The people at The Bridge have been loud about tearing it down as it impacts the view.

I'm most interested in that proposal for a boutique hotel/bar/restaurant at Arch and 69 N. 2nd (the old Economy Restaurant Supply). It would be the first liquor license between Market and Race and I think it would open up that stretch to more. 2nd street is a barren sh!tshow right now.

PHLtoNYC · #**20110** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 5:46 PM**

Two very different opinions. I see good points on both sides, but leaning more toward hit pause (for now). Thoughts?

Should SEPTA build the King of Prussia line? | Pro/Con

https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/com...-20220616.html

mcgrath618 · #**20111** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 5:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

Two very different opinions. I see good points on both sides, but leaning more toward hit pause (for now). Thoughts?

Should SEPTA build the King of Prussia line? | Pro/Con

https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/com...-20220616.html

No.

Busy Bee · #**20112** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 6:08 PM**

Double NO.

Not in the way they are planning it ans definitely not in thw context of so many other worthy projects.

McBane · #**20113** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 6:28 PM**

For those going from the City to jobs in KoP, how much time is this really going to save them vs taking the bus? Taking those buses off the roads will reduce congestion by how much? And how many people who normally drive from the City to KoP will actually ditch their cars in favor of this line?

For who live in KoP and need to get into the City, what's the breakdown between those who are daily rush hour commuters (probably less than there was before the pandemic) vs those who go into town (off-peak) every once in a while? How many of these people will actually abandon their cars in favor of this line?

I just don't know that the expense is worth shifting a few people off of buses and shaving a few minutes of their commutes. I would much prefer funds being used to double down on where transit is being used the most (e.g., shorter headways). If there's one new line that needs to happen, it must be connecting CC to the Navy Yard.

how many are daily rush hour commuters (surely, fewer than there were before the pandemic)? How many only go into the City every so often

PHL10 · #**20114** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 6:39 PM**

No for me as well. The whole thing reminds me of that old Simpsons episode.

DeltaNerd · #**20115** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 7:00 PM**

I think the majority of us is against this extension. Unfortunately Septa management is pushing for this project.
I would love if we can focus in city projects for Septa, it has been decades rail inside the city limits has been expanded.

PHLtoNYC · #**20116** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 8:00 PM**

Barcade opening second Philadelphia outpost in historic Center City building

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadel...Pos=0#cxrecs_s

Barcade is taking to Center City to open its second Philadelphia outpost, which the New York-based company aims to debut by early 2023. The hybrid bar-and-arcade concept is headed to the historic three-story Hale Building at 1326 Chestnut St.

mcgrath618 · #**20117** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 8:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

Barcade opening second Philadelphia outpost in historic Center City building

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadel...Pos=0#cxrecs_s

Barcade is taking to Center City to open its second Philadelphia outpost, which the New York-based company aims to debut by early 2023. The hybrid bar-and-arcade concept is headed to the historic three-story Hale Building at 1326 Chestnut St.

Awesome! The Hale building is the perfect location for this.

McBane · #**20118** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 8:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHL10

No for me as well. The whole thing reminds me of that old Simpsons episode.

LOL! A classic! This thing has boondoggle written all over it.

PHLtoNYC · #**20119** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 10:01 PM**

Philadelphia is a chosen city for the 2026 World Cup Games!

NYC and Boston are the other cities in the Northeast.
DC didn't make it (I'm secretly chuckling at DC).

brenster · #**20120** Posted **Jun 16, 2022, 10:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

Philadelphia is a chosen city for the 2026 World Cup Games!

NYC and Boston are the other cities in the Northeast.
DC didn't make it (I'm secretly chuckling at DC).

Will we have enough hotels? I’d expect all star games coming here as well.