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Old Posted Dec 20, 2011, 7:59 PM
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PHILADELPHIA | 1900 Arch Street | 14 Flrs | 162 ft

Title: 1900 Arch
Project: 236 apartments, second floor office space, 26,00 sqft ground level retail, 2 story underground parking garage, green roof and courtyard
Architect: Varenhosrt
Developer: PMC Property Group
Location: 1900 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood: Logan Square
District: Center City
Floors: 14
Height: 162 ft



This new mixed use development includes 26,000 SF of ground level retail and second-floor office space on a prominent corner in downtown Philadelphia. The upper floors house 236 one- and two-bedroom units which have been designed to maximize views of the city. As a benefit to the residents and the neighbors, green roofs and landscaped courtyards complete the vision for this former vacant site. The building will rise 14 floors at its highest point at 162 feet. The building will sit on top of a 2 story underground parking garage.







All renders from the developers website. http://www.varenhorst.com/work/project/1900_arch_street



Lot where the complex will sit on



These photos from Phillshark.com

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This should be some nice infill. Philly has a lot going for it right now.
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This should be some nice infill. Philly has a lot going for it right now.
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Old Posted Dec 23, 2011, 12:24 AM
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Sorry folks I think this is a total waste of space for a prime area -- there should be an office building there to keep expanding the skyline west. Even a 30 story building would be nice. But I'll take what I can get.
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Old Posted Dec 23, 2011, 12:31 AM
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Sorry folks I think this is a total waste of space for a prime area -- there should be an office building there to keep expanding the skyline west. Even a 30 story building would be nice. But I'll take what I can get.
We'll never get a 30 story tower there as long as the Kennedy House is there... that place is filled with NIMBY's. This project was proposed taller but the NIMBY's threw a hissy-fit. Unfortunately this is the tallest we will get at this lot.
     
     
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Sorry folks I think this is a total waste of space for a prime area -- there should be an office building there to keep expanding the skyline west. Even a 30 story building would be nice. But I'll take what I can get.
I agree with you. This is a total waste of space considering the fact that the next lot to the east was approved for a 1500ft tower.
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Sorry folks I think this is a total waste of space for a prime area -- there should be an office building there to keep expanding the skyline west. Even a 30 story building would be nice. But I'll take what I can get.
Yes, I think it could be taller. Stupid NIMBYs...

No, no new office space is getting built at this point. Available supply has to be lower, and rents higher, before such new space on a major scale can be justified.
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I think Cira South will be the first new highrise office space to break ground in Philadelphia... mark my word on it
     
     
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Well its true they're not building office space right now. And I totally forgot about the NIMBY's in the Kennedy House. They routinely thwart anything from happening down that way. I still think its a waste of space but I guess this is what we're gonna get. I suppose its better than a parking lot. Of course, maybe they could knock down the Kennedy House and build two 1,000 foot twin towers. Yeah, that's it -- take the wrecking ball to the Kennedy House. It looks like a Moscow apartment block anyway. Ugh I hate to see a nice spot like that have crap built on it.
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Well its true they're not building office space right now. And I totally forgot about the NIMBY's in the Kennedy House. They routinely thwart anything from happening down that way. I still think its a waste of space but I guess this is what we're gonna get. I suppose its better than a parking lot. Of course, maybe they could knock down the Kennedy House and build two 1,000 foot twin towers. Yeah, that's it -- take the wrecking ball to the Kennedy House. It looks like a Moscow apartment block anyway. Ugh I hate to see a nice spot like that have crap built on it.
I agree... knock down the kennedy house and give us two taller buildings!
     
     
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It seems the NIMBY's in the Kennedy House approved the design and this project is a go.
     
     
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It seems the NIMBY's in the Kennedy House approved the design and this project is a go.
Hey Summers, that's great news. Can you give us a definite on when we will see digging. I walk by there daily and I am counting the days until I don't have to look at that gravel pit backed by the ugliest parking garage in the entire city.
     
     
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Hey Summers, that's great news. Can you give us a definite on when we will see digging. I walk by there daily and I am counting the days until I don't have to look at that gravel pit backed by the ugliest parking garage in the entire city.
Not sure... haven't heard anything. The NIMBY's in the Kennedy House were the only thing holding this project back. Now that they're out of the way this project could begin any day.
     
     
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This is a nice looking building and great infill. Will provide more residential density in this area too.
     
     
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There is some activity on the lot. Backhoe is tearing up the surface and construction fencing in place. This one looks like its about to get underway.
     
     
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Old Posted Jun 6, 2012, 2:44 AM
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About time work has started on this. This is a lot that NEEDS to get filled.

Here is the render and the link Pennsgrant posted on the Philadelphia Development Thread.



http://philadelphiaheights.files.wor...pg?w=300&h=225
     
     
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An update on this from the biz journal... construction has started and is expected to reach completion by the end of 2013 or the beginning of 2014

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelp...rning-aaa.html
     
     
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The design is good, but the height isn't all that and pretty disappointing in comparison to the other residential buildings. Hopefully more buildings can be erected which can blend w/ out current high-rises plus the ACC come back in some shape or form, as long as the height stays the same or even higher!!!!!
     
     
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Walked over there today. The site is still dominated by one lonely guy in a tiny little bulldozer pushing around dirt and rocks. Anyone have any info? Oh, and there are some hay bales too.
     
     
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any updates on this? is construction moving forward?
     
     
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