Buildings can stand out from the crowd for many reasons. Extreme height, grand design, topographical boosts from a hilltop can all lead buildings to have a disproportionately large impact. When driving east on Washington Ave. the other day, we couldn't help but notice a large, yellow and green presence at

The range of building functions, ages, and styles in Old City is nothing short of amazing. From some of the most treasured places in America to some of the most nondescript low-rise structures you can imagine, this neighborhood has a bit of something for everyone. Today we are returning yet

It seems as if every other week we have news of a large life sciences building going up in some part of the city. The University City area has dominated these types of developments thus far (honorable mention to the Navy Yard), but this time it appears that just a

There are so many projects currently in motion along Delaware Ave. from the Ben Franklin Bridge to Penn Treaty Park and beyond, we understand if one has a hard time keeping track. In fact, it has been over two years since we last checked in on 700-30 N. Delaware Ave.

If you thought that the pairing of director David Lynch and Duke Basketball had nothing to do with Old City real estate development, you would be mistaken! This is an example of that classic tale where art films and alley oops cross paths to reinvent a historic building.OK, we know

For being such a key entrance to one of the coolest neighborhoods in town, the intersection of Delaware Ave. and Frankford Ave. is about as placeless at it gets. Despite being the location of the oddly named Northern Liberties Loop that's part of the 15 trolley line, the parcel at

It was just this past March when we speculated that something big was coming our way from Goldenberg Group at 500 S. Broad St., as we shared renderings for a two-tower project which would be anchored by a Virgin Hotel. This came several years after an initial concept for the

Queen Village is definitely an archetypal neighborhood when it comes to Philly's famous rowhome charm. The narrow streets, ample tree cover, and low-rise character that are prevalent throughout this area serve as a sort of transition between Center City and South Philly. If you've read this blog before, you know

While on our Rittenhouse Row retail round-up, we couldn't help but think about all the folks who would soon be patrons of these new businesses. There are numerous proposals close by, including an NYC-like skinny tower at 19th & Sansom. But today, we are focusing on two projects that are

One of the defining characteristics of a great neighborhood is having a commercial corridor that brings the community together while also attracting visitors from well beyond the reaches of its boundaries. N. 2nd. Street in Northern Liberties has long been one of our favorite commercial corridors, and it brings much