University City District is meeting with state lawmakers as it ramps up fundraising for its $60M West Philadelphia Waterfront project along the Schuylkill River. The two-deck structure, proposed last spring, would stretch between Market and Chestnut streets, featuring a café, aquatic marsh, beach, and splash pad. Construction likely won’t begin until 2027 to avoid competing… Read more »
Plans have shifted for the Broad Street Diner site in South Philadelphia. Owner Michael Petrogiannis now intends to develop a 110-key Hyatt Studios hotel at 1135-43 S. Broad St., replacing his previous plan for a five-story, 31-unit residential building with restaurant space. The hotel will rise five or six stories and include surface parking. The… Read more »
A Northeast Philadelphia parcel with approved development plans has been sold to a New York-based firm for $4 million. Paramount Realty, based in Lakewood, New Jersey, sold the property at 5501 Whitaker Ave. to an entity affiliated with Brooklyn’s Asset Realty and Construction Group, according to Philadelphia property records. The triangular lot is adjacent to… Read more »
A rare development opportunity is available along Main Street in Manayunk, featuring approved plans for 181 luxury waterfront apartments. Located on “Venice Island” between the Manayunk Canal and Schuylkill River, the offering also includes 4436 Main St. across the canal, with plans for 1,441 square feet of retail space. The residential project spans two five-story… Read more »
The 76ers have decided to remain in South Philadelphia’s sports stadium district, according to multiple City Council members. This decision follows over two years of intense debate about building a new arena on East Market Street in Center City. Despite City Council passing legislation late last year to support the Center City arena project, Comcast… Read more »
Delaware County behavioral health nonprofit Elwyn plans to build a $45 million school as part of a $100 million redevelopment of its 260-acre Media campus. The project, expected to span a decade, includes demolition and new construction, though timelines and additional details have not been disclosed. Elwyn CEO Charles McLister stated that planning began last… Read more »
The Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed Center City arena cleared a key hurdle Thursday, advancing from committee to the full City Council for approval after several delays. The amended legislation increases the Sixers’ community benefits agreement by $10 million, bringing it to $60 million. A team spokesperson said Thursday afternoon that the amendments were still under review…. Read more »
A joint venture between Philadelphia-based Alterra IOS and JPMorgan Chase has sold a 51-property industrial outdoor storage portfolio to Peakstone Realty Trust for $490 million. Alterra CEO Leo Addimando noted that selling to an institutional investor was ‘the last unproven part’ of their business strategy after a decade in industrial outdoor storage. The 440-acre portfolio… Read more »
A Delaware River pier with 33 boat slips is for sale, providing buyers with built-in income and opportunities for waterfront development. “There’s potential to build over the water and explore creative options,” said Ken Wellar of Global Real Estate Advisors, who holds the listing. The Pier 5 marina at 7 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. is… Read more »
A prominent Bucks County development site, once planned for a large mixed-use project, is returning to the lender after receiving no bids at a sheriff’s sale. The 35-acre property at 2201 Street Road in Bensalem was owned by a company controlled by Jignesh “Jay” Pandya, owner of the Boston Market restaurant chain. Located between Hulmeville… Read more »
