In Northern Liberties
When we think of development in Northern Liberties, much of it revolves around the bustling N. 2nd Street corridor and all of the action down by the waterfront. However, if you scoot just a block west, there is plenty happening along N. 3rd St. as well, where so much is
Read MoreIt seems whenever we go to check out a property, we are drawn in any number of directions as other signs of construction lure us in. After visiting a duo of projects in Old City, we made our way just a block north to Callowhill St., where the eastern side
Read MoreUPDATE (2/2/2024): After this article was published, we were informed the sales listing was posted in error and the property is indeed for lease. To confirm, Durst is NOT selling this property and hopefully this will be leased out and activated again soon. The article below has been updated accordingly.Sometimes,
Read MoreIt is pretty amazing how different things can feel over three little months. Looking back to September, the Eagles were 3-0 and flying high, the Phillies had just clinched a Wild Card birth, and James Harden was still our disgruntled point guard. Northern Liberties was different then as well, when
Read MoreClose your eyes and imagine yourself back in the old days (say, 2019), walking along N. Columbus Blvd. near the intersection with Spring Garden Street. There wasn't much happening here, between the gas station, some low-rise industrial buildings, and empty lots. Oh, and the hulking presence of the empty Festival
Read MoreMore Height and Windows for New Plans at 500 N. Columbus Blvd.
15 December, 2023 | No Comments | Northern LibertiesIt feels like only yesterday that we made our way to 500. N Columbus Blvd. to check out plans for a potential adaptive-reuse of part of this historically protected complex. Most recently known for the massive American flag mural by Meg Sallgman Studio, this windowless building received zoning permits for a
Read MoreThe intercity bus network provides an important transportation option for a huge number of people, especially in our dense Boston-to-DC megalopolis. Offering flexible and inexpensive fare, these buses serve as a key role in the transportation mix. However, the facilities associated with these services have been something of an afterthought,
Read MoreSo much is taking place in the city from a development standpoint that sometimes we need to make a quick return visit to check on a project we recently covered, as the pace of development news can be faster than Trae Turner stretching a gapper into a triple. For 970
Read MoreIf we're feeling especially feisty and looking to stir up some neighborhood competition, we might posit that 2nd Street in Northern Liberties is the best commercial corridor in the city. Despite the mix of new construction and old architecture, and businesses ranging from bowling to bagels, there was, for many
Read MoreHalf a Canyon Going Up Along Booming Delaware Avenue
19 September, 2023 | No Comments | Northern LibertiesAfter checking out the progress of a 460+ unit, multi-building project along the Delaware River Waterfront, we couldn't help but run it back. All we had to do was scoot north past the Residences at One Brown to find a shockingly similar concept that is also transforming this sliver of
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