# PHILADELPHIA | Penn’s Landing Redevelopment | 10 Towers | 175-703 FT **URL:** \ **Category:** Philadelphia\ **Created:** [September 3, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278 "2020-09-03T21:17:22Z")\ **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:** [September 3, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/1 "2020-09-03T21:17:22Z")
For a long time coming, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation has dreamed of having Penn’s Landing redeveloped and having its potential fully realized. Recently, these dreams of been getting closer and closer to reality. A planned two block cap over. I-95 will reunite Old City to the Delaware River. Perhaps more exciting, though, is the planned mixed-use neighborhood that could be built on the waterfront. Many developers are competing for the rights to build this mega project, each with different designs. Among top competitors is NYC’s Durst, Hoffman and Associates our of DC, and Josh Harris from the Philadelphia 76ers. Below are some articles about developers’ different plans for the site: > **[New York developer Durst is among bidders competing for Penn’s Landing site...](https://www.inquirer.com/business/penns-landing-arena-durst-76ers-sixers-delaware-river-basketball-20200831.html)** > > The company said it offered a proposal for the Penn's Landing property owned by a government-affiliated nonprofit. > **[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. > **[DC developer proposes apartment towers, concert hall, water taxis for Penn's...](https://billypenn.com/2020/09/03/penns-landing-developer-sixers-arena-waterfront-philadelphia-hoffman-washington-wharf-dc-water-taxi/)** > > The winning bid for the coveted Delaware Riverfront parcel is expected to be revealed by the end of the month. The 76ers proposal is by far the most controversial. In addition to a mixed-use neighborhood, Harris also plans on building a new arena on the most prime spot in the redevelopment area. Many are worried about where parking will go, and how it is less accessible to get to than the practical sports complex in south Philly. I my personal opinion, I would not be happy seeing the arena get built. The Penn’s Landing Development is of such large scale that it would rival that of Schuylkill Yards and 30th Street Station District on Philadelphia’s other riverfront. ---
**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 3, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/2 "2020-09-03T21:20:13Z")
Here are some reason renderings of Hoffman’s plan for the site: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/d/1dfbff26c0f95c00272e4d9ad55223141d26c74c.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/6/a6d048a8f1ddf7e213079eee87e9ca405a2b42d4.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/c/4cc07a04e80926487c14e2a6b7d7862059bda81c.jpeg) This iteration of the proposals would be a great one to see, so much density, and a lot of skyscrapers that will really help the skyline stretch from river to river. And here’s a rendering of what a potential arena could look like: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/a/5a642759948378aa34f18779085a318dc3831372.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:** [September 5, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/3 "2020-09-05T12:48:46Z")
> **[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 article mentions some of the developers competing for development rights. ---
**Author:** ![TK2000](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tk2000/32/114212_2.png) [@TK2000](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/TK2000)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/4 "2020-09-05T16:07:08Z")
I saw on an article they’re looking at the 12 acre site located at 700 Packer Avenue ---
**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 9, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/5 "2020-09-09T14:55:02Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/c/bca4b2c4ae3a9c119efb54ef150280f46d07da9e.jpeg) The four proposals that are being reviewed today. One of these will win and I hope that whatever does starts construction quickly. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/f/ff318b8523ac36cb94d87a8c67d2f551dcc4e45a.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/f/0fb5c3429bfebabc48183602ee15f80a57f96201.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/8/78838d0963bc79bb584dd05affeb2863814bf4b9.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/f/bf3d5285c455624a08995dee806345b53e97ed93.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:** [September 11, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/6 "2020-09-11T19:23:32Z")
And I’m a little late to the news, but Durst won! Below are some renderings a picture of a WHYY Article, it’s going to be really transformative, the Schuylkill Yards of the Delaware River! > **[76ers rejected: N.Y. developer Durst selected for Penn’s Landing site](https://whyy.org/articles/76ers-rejected-n-y-developer-durst-selected-for-penns-landing-site/?fbclid=IwAR2XjMKYbsVK69XNWn4O7ooxsyY3BjRRDwzuPAMumDPHt92XGmNsOJ_EHQY)** > > The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation said it chose the Durst plan because of its compatibility with the master plan for the public waterfront. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/a/4aca9362cfa772ee53491ddc0639d9b3ac69d922.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/c/c/cc327d49ca742f00957eeec791b8b381ea91a99c.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/9/a9dfb5ed16d90a0f9c0ee589756dbcb8911ee186.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/8/881666c775999e31ce0dfbc2bab89dda35458bd6.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/0/00c445f75816c93b49ff98f7ece03cb954029574.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/2/42888af7fd920b7ad3213a54a54e413457a180f9.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/5/155c236b6bfd05d1c8afa5fe99228d0eb975926f.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/8/d8dcc7ece4a999e06497f59b12fa35617c88dbd9.jpeg) We also now know that the height for the tallest tower will be 703 Feet! The range will be from 175-703 Feet for the major towers: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/d/8d7bd8a5f5de24be1d0534520cf99c82a920b5ff.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TK2000](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tk2000/32/114212_2.png) [@TK2000](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/TK2000)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/7 "2021-01-28T20:25:06Z")
> **[YIMBY Presents Exclusive Concept Massings for the Penn's Landing...](https://phillyyimby.com/2020/10/more-looks-at-penns-landing-redevelopment-in-old-city-center-city.html)** > > Philly YIMBY presents exclusive skyline concept massings for the Penn's Landing Redevelopment in on the Delaware River waterfront in Center City. ---
**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:** [February 14, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/8 "2021-02-14T13:31:24Z")
> **[Site Clearance in Progress at Penn's Landing Redevelopment in Center City -...](https://phillyyimby.com/2021/02/yimby-observes-site-for-tallest-towers-of-the-penns-landing-redevelopment-in-center-city.html)** > > Philly YIMBY reports that site clearance is in progress at Penn's Landing redevelopment in Center City. I don’t think these towers are going to fully start until 2022, but good to see this happening. The park will begin construction soon, then the buildings. Also, we might get some more updated renderings of the project in the next few months, and should give a look as to what the project will actually look like ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/9 "2021-04-16T22:40:00Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/8/28308aa7841ff211015d1b6bd925da2fb110d02c.jpeg) Rendering of the proposed building. Image: Handel Architects/The Durst Organization. > **[26-story residential development proposed for Philadelphia waterfront](https://archinect.com/news/article/150259452/26-story-residential-development-proposed-for-philadelphia-waterfront)** > > Designed by NYC-based Handel Architects, the proposed residential high-rise near the Delaware River waterfront will offer 360 residential units, a 116-space parking garage, and 10,000 square feet designated for shops and restaurants, reports The... [https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2021/04/12/proposed-360-unit-waterfront-development-among.html](https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2021/04/12/proposed-360-unit-waterfront-development-among.html) ---
**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:** [April 17, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/10 "2021-04-17T12:37:22Z")
Thanks for sharing, this is actually north of the Ben Franklin bridge and isn’t officially a part of the redevelopment. If there isn’t already one, 300 North Columbus could be its own thread ---
**Author:** ![700Level](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/7/eb9ed0/32.png) [@700Level](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/700Level)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/11 "2021-05-21T12:57:35Z")
There was the talk this week about National Real Estate (currently developing Market East) acquiring property in the dead zone on 2nd street between Old City and Northern Liberties with early planning for a major redevelopment. Why comment about it on this thread? Because this is a meaningful net positive for the riverfront in general and Penn’s Landing in particular. By improving the surrounding areas, the value of the Penn’s Landing property increases and the momentum for redevelopment here grows. This is a big deal. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2021, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/12 "2021-05-22T01:20:04Z")
It would be so great for connecting Northern Liberties to Old City to the riverfront (with this development). Once this connection has been made, even more development will take place in the current dead zone, which will be amazing to see ---
**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:** [May 22, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/13 "2021-05-22T12:19:55Z")
> **[East Market Clone Coming to Southern Northern Liberties? - OCF Realty](https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/northern-liberties/east-market-clone-coming-southern-northern-liberties)** > > Market East has, for years, been the redheaded stepchild neighborhood of Center City. Despite its terrific location in the core of downtown Philadelphia, This article says that the first phase of the development will have a 14-story tower at the southwestern corner of 2nd and Spring Garden, plus another 23-story tower farther south on 2nd Street, so that project will get its own thread now. ---
**Author:** ![bmosborne](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/bmosborne/32/78906_2.png) [@bmosborne](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/bmosborne)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/14 "2021-07-11T20:59:32Z")
Wow. This project is massive! This along with the west development would change the city forever. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/15 "2021-08-06T17:14:45Z")
> **[Construction of Penn's Landing Park postponed by two years to 2023](https://www.phillyvoice.com/penns-landing-park-construction-date-postponed-2023-drwc/)** > > The project is expected to completed by 2026 in time for the city's semiquincentennial celebration ---
**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 6, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/16 "2021-08-06T21:51:16Z")
Don’t even get me started on how much this angers me…I just hope Durst can get their act together and start on the residential/mixed-use portion before this. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/17 "2023-09-05T18:48:06Z")
> **[Philadelphia’s I-95 cap park groundbreaking: Everything to know](https://billypenn.com/2023/08/29/philadelphia-i-95-cap-park-penns-landing-groundbreaking/)** > > A look at logistics, funding, planning, and travel disruptions for the long-planned project reconnecting Center City with the waterfront. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/18 "2024-01-14T04:08:23Z")
> **[Bridge between Old City, Penn's Landing to close for years as plan to build...](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/transportation-and-transit/penndot-cap-i-95-penns-landing-chestnut-street/3744967/)** > > As the $329 million project to cap a section of Interstate 95 to connect Old City with Penn's Landing chugs along, a bridge demolition is leading to years of SEPTA bus route detours and a road closure. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/philadelphia-penn-s-landing-redevelopment-10-towers-175-703-ft/17278/19 "2024-05-30T14:58:16Z")
[https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/05/28/penns-landing-development-project-durst](https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/05/28/penns-landing-development-project-durst) > **State of play:** The Durst Organization is still negotiating plans to build a dozen towers on nearly 12 acres of Penn’s Landing, more than three years after the [developer was selected](https://drwcsite.s3.amazonaws.com/files/283435941521129689-drwc-announces-selection-of-developer-for-penns-landing-press-release.pdf) to lead the project. > > - The developer has yet to hash out a final agreement to move the project forward with the Delaware River Waterfront Corp., the nonprofit that owns the land. > - A Durst spokesperson tells Axios that a “challenging financial market, high interest rates, and high construction costs” both in Philly and nationally are to blame for stalling the project. ---
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