PPA Garage in Center City to be Redeveloped

PPA Garage in Center City to be Redeveloped

The Philadelphia Parking Authority will demolish a five-story parking garage near Jefferson Health’s Center City campus to make way for a new eight-story garage with 6,500 square feet of ground-floor retail along Chestnut Street.

Gilbane, based in Rhode Island, was selected to build the new garage at 10th and Ludlow streets. While the property is in a prime redevelopment location, current plans don’t include additional uses above the garage. However, PPA spokesperson Martin O’Rourke said the design allows for future air space development. The site falls within CMX-5 zoning, the city’s most flexible designation, permitting commercial and residential overbuild options. A demolition permit for the 450-space garage at 1025-29 Chestnut St. was issued Wednesday. The L-shaped structure wraps around buildings at 10th and Chestnut streets and fronts both Ludlow and Chestnut streets.

*Article courtesy of The Philadelphia Business Journal

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University City District Boosts $60M Schuylkill Waterfront Fundraising

University City District Boosts $60M Schuylkill Waterfront Fundraising

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 for funds with the city’s 250th birthday celebrations in 2026. The nonprofit plans to fund the project through philanthropic, public, and private investments, with an initial $600,000 goal by summer to kickstart community engagement.

*Article courtesy of The Philadelphia Business Journal

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Broad Street Diner Site to Become a 110-Key Hotel

Broad Street Diner Site to Become a 110-Key Hotel

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 Broad Street Diner, built by Fodero in the 1960s, operated until 2007 before Petrogiannis reopened it in 2011. Its closure depends on the redevelopment of the former Melrose Diner site at 1501-1527 Snyder Ave., where he plans a residential building with a new Melrose Diner. Once that project is complete, demolition and hotel construction will begin.

*Article courtesy of The Philadelphia Business Journal

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Northeast Philadelphia Parcel Sells for $4M

Northeast Philadelphia Parcel Sells for $4M

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 the headquarters of auto parts manufacturer Cardone Industries.

In December 2022, Paramount received zoning permits to construct a three-story, 126,300-square-foot self-storage facility on the 3-acre parcel. The property, located just off Roosevelt Boulevard, is assessed at $3.6 million, city records show. This acquisition adds to Asset Realty and Construction Group’s active projects in Northeast Philadelphia. In July, the firm completed the Civic Design Review process for a 152,720-square-foot self-storage facility at State Road and Cottman Avenue.

*Article courtesy of The Philadelphia Business Journal

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Manayunk Waterfront Site with Approved Development For Sale

Manayunk Waterfront Site with Approved Development For Sale

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 buildings with 145 parking spaces. Owned by Rock Urban Management, the site is marketed by JLL, with an asking price in the low $7 million range, per broker Carl Fiebig.

*Article courtesy of The Philadelphia Business Journal

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76ers Reach Deal with Comcast Spectacor to Stay in South Philly, Dropping Center City Arena Plans

76ers Plan to Stay

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 Spectacor worked to keep the team in South Philly. Their efforts included unveiling a $2.5 billion redevelopment proposal for the area, featuring thousands of apartments, restaurants, and expanded entertainment options.

*Article courtesy of The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Elwyn Taps Developer for $100M Campus Plan

Elwyn Taps Developer for $100M Campus Plan

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 year, aiming to create “state-of-the-art environments” that foster “health and healing” for residents, staff, and the community. Founded 172 years ago, Elwyn supports over 25,000 individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. The organization operates across several states, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey, and provides early intervention services to 10,000 Philadelphia families annually.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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City Council Committee Approves Sixers Arena Proposal

City Council Committee Approves Sixers Arena Proposal

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. The committee passed the package in a 12-4 vote amid protests and chants of “You’re all sellouts” in the chambers. Councilmembers Jamie Gauthier, Jeffery Young Jr., Nicolas O’Rourke, and Rue Landau opposed the measure, while Councilmember Kendra Brooks was absent.

A final vote is scheduled for Dec. 19 during a special City Council meeting.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Alterra’s $490M Storage Portfolio Sale Includes 8 Local Properties

Alterra’s $490M Storage Portfolio Sale Includes 8 Local Properties

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 spans 14 states, including eight sites in the Philadelphia region, and includes 45 fully leased operating properties and six redevelopment sites. Industrial outdoor storage properties are typically located near major transit hubs, allowing tenants to store heavy equipment. Alterra partnered with JPMorgan in 2020, investing $300 million to acquire these sites.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Delaware River Pier For Sale with Development Potential

Delaware River Pier For Sale with Development Potential

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 listed for $2.75 million and is located between Cherry Street Pier and the Pier 5 condominium on the northern edge of Penn’s Landing.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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