PHILADELPHIA | 4601 Market | 220 FT | 18 FLOORS

[cardeza]

Originally Posted by PurpleWhiteOut

One piece of feedback I agree with is that retail or SOME kind of activation on Market should happen. They're saying it's possible later, but that's not exactly encouraging. It looks like it'll feel like its back is against it.

The sentiment is nice, but I believe them when they say research indicates its likely to sit vacant. A lot of new buildings are constructed with ground floor retail that is not being filled. East Market is struggling to fill vacant retail slots in the heart of center city.

[Knight Hospitaller]

^Some sort of "amenity retail" that is also open to the public should work. It doesn't have to be a ton square footage.

[PurpleWhiteOut]

Even a lobby entrance or something with windows would be nice. A looong solid wall isn't going to do Market any favors.

[PhilliesPhan]

We've got a demo permit on deck:

ZP-2023-004619
May 25, 2023
4601 MARKET ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139-4636 IS3 TEAM LLC 3

Demolition of the building at the corner of 48th and Market Streets, as shown on the enclosed plan, in anticipation of the development proposed under ZP-2022-007951. We are currently proceeding through the Civic Design Review process under permit number ZP-2022-007951. We have a second CDR meeting in the coming months. As part of this proposed construction under ZP-2022-007951, we are submitting this demolition application to be able to start site work. To be clear, this application does not intend to disturb application ZP-2022-007951.

[summersm343]

Mill Creek Station Megaproject Plans Remain the Same in CDR Return

Read/view more here:
https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...in-cdr-return/