# PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments **URL:** \ **Category:** Philadelphia\ **Created:** [June 30, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011 "2020-06-30T14:22:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/1 "2020-06-30T14:22:20Z")
This thread is for any Philadelphia Construction projects that is not a high rise project. For example, if a new 3 story building is coming to Kensington, than you should post about that here. Also, if there is any general developments happening somewhere in the city, like a renovated, than you may post about that here. On YIMBY forums, anything less than 10 floors is considered a low rise. ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/2 "2020-06-30T14:22:50Z")
> **[462 Units + Retail Proposed on Delaware Ave Near Rivers Casino - Rising Real...](http://www.rising.realestate/462-units-retail-proposed-on-delaware-ave-near-rivers-casino/)** > > Get ready for some real beefy Philadelphia development news. 918-980 Delaware Ave., which is connected to the George L. Wells Meat Co. building, traded hands last August for $12.375 million along with a parcel at Delaware and Poplar. Demolition has... ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/3 "2020-07-02T14:50:28Z")
[http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/brewerytown/look-phase-two-otto-von-brewerytown](http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/brewerytown/look-phase-two-otto-von-brewerytown) Some more development in this booming section of Brewerytown. 32 More Units ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/4 "2020-07-02T19:48:32Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/4/e43269ae56d5e9dd95587f217237e650054e91be.jpeg) Olde Kensington new development! Read about it here: [https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJuEk3DMD6/?igshid=18nasduxzwixe](https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJuEk3DMD6/?igshid=18nasduxzwixe) ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2020, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/5 "2020-07-05T00:14:10Z")
The 410 unit project at Broad and Spring Garden be moving forward. According to this post, Alterra, the developer, just secured the 120 million dollar loan needed for the 180 million dollar project. Wish this was taller though. [https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMWfJ\_DXJB/?igshid=6h2xd303mw05](https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMWfJ_DXJB/?igshid=6h2xd303mw05) Also, they have a new renderings: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/c/5c61a2fc10caaaf6fbc44a0fc389740e213aae4e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/6 "2020-07-09T22:26:10Z")
> **[352 Units Proposed within Historic Germantown High School Buildings - Rising...](http://www.rising.realestate/352-units-proposed-in-historic-germantown-high-school-buildings/)** > > It looks like a clear plan for the massive Germantown High School complex is finally coming to fruition. The fate of this historic property has been uncertain since it closed in 2013 and the School District of Philadelphia decided to dispose of it... This is really good news for Germantown-it adds a lot of density! ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/7 "2020-07-20T22:49:42Z")
[http://www.rising.realestate/45-units-artist-studios-rising-near-the-berks-el-stop/](http://www.rising.realestate/45-units-artist-studios-rising-near-the-berks-el-stop/) 45 More Units near Berks El station!? This station is going to be really busy! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/d/5d059e107e85b2f7352192dbf17edc4d838ea6b7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/8 "2020-07-23T16:04:14Z")
[https://www.instagram.com/p/CC\_Yrc7DrW2/?igshid=1q5g4686rx7qt](https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_Yrc7DrW2/?igshid=1q5g4686rx7qt) This will most likely be a high rise, but permits have been filed for a 448 unit development replacing the 12th St gym. Philly’s on fire! ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/9 "2020-07-23T20:29:28Z")
[http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/graduate-hospital/chocolate-factory-project-approved-zba](http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/graduate-hospital/chocolate-factory-project-approved-zba) The 411 Washington Avenue Chocolate Factory just took some major steps forward and has been approved by the ZBA. Some Renderings of the project: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/8/f8960bf2053e1ad751bac431b31e6ac408ee32b6.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/5/f56bc157a44d3ed197c1756b09d11ab2411c6bbc.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/5/d5be7a675b1b10114b4ef7ef684ec4098d04097b.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/2/a297b97a0266615e83fbab0756df5807b9f562b4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/10 "2020-07-28T15:49:44Z")
[http://www.rising.realestate/103-units-commercial-proposed-in-kensington-near-the-berks-el-station/](http://www.rising.realestate/103-units-commercial-proposed-in-kensington-near-the-berks-el-station/) 103 units are proposed to come near Berks El station at 1700-1730 Howard st ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/11 "2020-07-29T11:42:57Z")
The August CDR Submissions Came Out Yesterday, so I’ll give you guys a run down here: 918 Delaware Avenue-462 Units ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/5/0577aa3d8a9c0b54ce62deb8fb598a07adfacfed.jpeg) For more renderings, click this link: [https://www.phila.gov/media/20200728142200/918-Delaware-Ave\_CDR.pdf](https://www.phila.gov/media/20200728142200/918-Delaware-Ave_CDR.pdf) 700 N Delaware Avenue-488 Units ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/4/34d5c00cbdf2b3c5e2a6d5932db5e7fb63291bd3.jpeg) For more renderings, [Click Here](https://www.phila.gov/media/20200728143602/2020.07.01_-700-730-Delaware-Ave-711-735-Front-St_-CDR-Presentation_reduced.pdf) 2630 W Girard Avenue-160 Units ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/d/ddec0ab9ea0c59f21bbf2095459c096497cf5c18.jpeg) For more renderings, [Click Here](https://www.phila.gov/media/20200728143845/2020_06_24-G27-CDR_Final-For-Submission_.pdf) 1901 N American St-286 Units ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/0/70d3c12892c666814cbcabb7980ddd73c3e11cdb.jpeg) For more renderings, [Click Here](https://www.phila.gov/media/20200728145628/07-10-2020-CDR-POCKET_1901-North-American-Street_reduced.pdf) CDR also featured new renderings for 33 North22nd St and 1620 Sansom. I put those new renderings on their respective threads. ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/12 "2020-07-31T17:51:06Z")
Forgot to put this here yesterday, but PIDC chose its partners for an expansion to the Navy Yard. They estimate around 2.6 billion dollars f private investment coming from this expansion. According to the Instagram post linked here, the expansion will also include 1,000- 1,500 units. [Instagram Post](https://www.instagram.com/p/CDSNyDPj1m_/?igshid=vfyb5jalim6h) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/6/76725bfe49842aee7027d1fad08404d338900ec1.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/c/c/cc52fadf35d0337215a569158e70b03a64f70831.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/4/f499a9abd3628cc5df95be604972e98d2d767a02.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/b/fbea60624c03a7caf69d81041cdbbf8e635de7ec.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/b/bbcc5cdb52d61d4478a7350b05be94b00433febf.jpeg) Also, in smaller news, developers purchased the lot at 1533-35 Ridge Avenue and plan to build 29 units. Here are some pictures of the property, courtesy of A1R Media: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/a/9adabe2687a5cc2a38d31466974a78b8adb05ef7.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/e/de92cc7a4fab7e31efc39cc21a811648440a81d0.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/6/36a93a7d96eff75d89d39d2b7fe0df41d6d5fedd.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/f/0f4eaa3cf6271c5f67461de863e88f922552c333.jpeg) The amount of development that has happened in Francisville and on Ridge Avenue is insane. Practically every building in Ridge is a new mixed use building built in the last 3 years. ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/13 "2020-08-05T13:09:47Z")
[https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgjC9UDXkh/?igshid=ydz170n5125v](https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgjC9UDXkh/?igshid=ydz170n5125v) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/0/1015c7841828f2c728fcab2e8dbc3081521583cf.jpeg) Developer Khosla Properties is building a 29 unit building dubbed The Maven. The project is located at 1533-35 Ridge Avenue features a roof deck and green roof. ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/14 "2020-08-05T21:08:23Z")
[https://www.instagram.com/p/CDhaK51Dm7U/?igshid=rvd9rby63z9b](https://www.instagram.com/p/CDhaK51Dm7U/?igshid=rvd9rby63z9b) 180 Units Coming To 230 N 23rd Street. I can’t keep up with the amount of new proposals Philly is getting right now, it’s amazing! ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2020, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/15 "2020-08-10T12:09:39Z")
> **[Thousands more apartments are being proposed in Philly. Who will live there?...](https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/inga-saffron/philadelphia-apartment-construction-tax-abatement-pandemic-coronavirus-delaware-waterfront-center-city-pmc-post-brothers-20200810.html)** > > Nevermind the pandemic and economic uncertainty, developers believe this is a good time to be building. Post Brothers, it appears, has proposed a new skyscraper south of Piazza terminal which will include 102 large units geared towards families. They also have plans for bigger apartments west if the piazza that would replace Liberties Walk. With all the units going up on the eastern side of The Piazza, they better not demolish Liberties Walk. That is a big attraction for the neighborhood, a profitable one as well, so they really better revise those plans. Other than that, it looks like Bart’s Broad And Washington project will now be 14 floors, but that’s not really bad news, just expected. ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/16 "2020-08-10T12:16:04Z")
Here is the new rendering for the new skyscraper next to the Piazza: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/8/18abf4751c7b197e7896481cfb68a045708062b1.jpeg) I really like the design. This really turns Northern Liberties into a small skyscraper cluster, like what you may see in a lot of other cities. It looks like something you would see in Montreal’s Griffintown Neighborhood. Also, according to the article, 3,600 units have been proposed in August alone. That’s insane. ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/17 "2020-08-27T01:17:07Z")
> **[The Sixers are targeting Penn’s Landing for a potential new basketball arena](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-76ers-penns-landing-new-arena-20200826.html)** > > The proposal is sure to spark intense debate, the latest in a long history of disputes over how to revitalize the Delaware River waterfront and where to put sports complexes in Philadelphia. The Sixers are considering building a new arena in Penn’s Landing, which I think is a very bad idea unless there is no Parking on the surface whatsoever and it does not interfere with the planned Penn’s Landing project that is supposed to start next year. ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/18 "2020-08-30T13:46:00Z")
> **[Sixers eye more than a new arena along Philly’s Delaware waterfront | Inga...](https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/sixers-76ers-arena-penns-landing-development-sports-business-tax-abatement-drwc-delaware-waterfront-inga-saffron-20200830.html)** > > The Sixers are promising to bring thousands of apartments, a hotel, two museums, a dozen restaurants, a supermarket, a new public school — along with that 19,000-seat arena — to the waterfront. In the latest news on the Sixers new arena, the inquirer shares that in addition to building the arena, the Sixers want to develop a Kiel-long stretch if the riverfront with numerous high rises that will include thousands of residential units, a hotel, and town of entertainment options. One thing that is somewhat comforting is that the article shares that parking will be hidden. ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/19 "2020-09-05T12:48:10Z")
> **[Looking at Planned Waterfront Development Along Delaware Avenue -...](https://phillyyimby.com/2020/09/looking-at-the-future-dense-waterfront-along-delaware-avenue.html)** > > A number of projects have been proposed for the Delaware Avenue corridor. YIMBY breaks down the new developments that could begin breaking ground soon. The amount of development that could come to Delaware Avenue is insane. I really hope that all of the projects mentioned in the article happen. ---
**Author:** ![Skier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skier/32/51464_2.png) [@Skier](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skier)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011/22 "2020-09-30T23:30:02Z")
The CDR is back for October! There are some really nice Multifamily projects planned in this month’s meeting! Here they are: 3449 Scotts Lane This will be two Multifamily buildings in East Falls for a combined 220 residential units. [See renderings here](https://www.phila.gov/media/20200930094902/CDR-Submission-2-1_3449-Scotts-Lane_reduced.pdf) 1705 North American Street Cool Multifamily unit. Then American Street corridor is growing so fast. I believe it will have 176 residential units. [Renderings Are Here](https://www.phila.gov/media/20200930094216/1705-N-American_CDR-Presentation_200811_reduced.pdf) 1600-50 West Girard Avenue Really nice Multifamily building coming to Francisville. One of the best proposals I have seen in the area so far. It kind of reminds me of a castle. It’ll have 192 Residential units. [Renderings Are Here](https://www.phila.gov/media/20200930094229/2020-09-09-1600-50-W-Girard-CDR-Package_Update.pdf) 1700 North Howard Street Super cool proposal. An old warehouse will be renovated for part of the building, the rest will be new construction. 110 residential units in total. [Renderings Are Here](https://www.phila.gov/media/20200930094549/2020_07_31-1700-N-Howard-CDR-FINAL-REV1_received-9-17-2020.pdf) 1622 Point Breeze Avenue FINALLY! This Avenue has been so underdeveloped, so I’m really happy to see proposals finally coming in. This project will have 69 residential units I believe. [Renderings Are Here](https://www.phila.gov/media/20200930094443/2020.08.18_1622-Point-Breeze-Ave_CDR.pdf) 1030 American Street Some more American Street, some more Northern Liberties. These two places have seen monstrous amounts of units proposed. With this building, the Liberties Walk pedestrian promenade is going to get redone, which will be cool. It’s going to have 76 residential units. [Renderings Are Here](https://www.phila.gov/media/20200930094443/2020.08.18_1622-Point-Breeze-Ave_CDR.pdf) [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-lowrise-general-developments/17011.md?page=2)