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Old Posted Nov 6, 2014, 3:14 PM
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Architect Cecil Baker and developer Tom Scannapieco went before the Philadelphia Art Commission Wednesday with their concepts for creating a 26-story residential tower at 5th and Walnut streets. They were granted conceptual approval with a few caveats, including asking the applicants to bring corrected project renderings, more detailed streetscape plans and examples of exterior construction materials when they return to the Arts Commission for final approval later this year.

Given project approval, ground breaking is scheduled for Spring 2015 and project completion is expected by 2017.
http://planphilly.com/articles/2014/...ves-500-walnut
     
     
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The article is full of inaccuracies isn't it? I don't think the full floor units on 14-26 are 8,000-9,000 square feet. They are 4200 except for the penthouse, which is double that size. Below floors 14, the units vary in size and begin at half floor units of 2,000 square feet.

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Old Posted Nov 11, 2014, 5:04 PM
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16 reasons why 500 Walnut is going to be luxurious bonkers

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The $16M unit will be a two-story penthouse with private interior elevator. It will be comprised of 8,400 square-feet of fully customized space and offer a fireplace and balconies. The $14M unit will only be on one floor. Boo hoo.

4200 square feet will be fully customizable with expansive balconies, true floor-to-ceiling windows, fireplaces, private elevator access, 11 ft. ceilings and some of the most spectacular views ever offered in a center city high rise." Prices for these units will be from $5M to $9M. The rest of the units will range from $2.5M to $4M for 2,500 to 3,100 square-foot plans.

· Fully-automated 80 space parking facility that parks and retrieves vehicles in under 90-seconds
· 4,000 square-foot terrace overlooking Independence Hall
· Fire pit area and special lounge are on said terrace
· Multi-level glass enclosed two story fitness center with state of the art equipment,yoga/workout room, massage room, and steam room
· Three lane glass enclosed lap pool
·Entertainment suite for hosting fundraisers for 50 guests complete with catering kitchen, and lounge area
· Private Boardroom for business meetings
· Golf Simulator
· Dog Wash area to care for family pets
· Private lobby level garden with water feature
· Private guest suite
· Town car with driver
·24 hour full service concierge to handle your every need
http://philly.curbed.com/archives/20...ly-bonkers.php
     
     
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Just putting this out there, but the only people who have any business having a private elevator in a two-floor place are heavily movement-impaired elderly folks.

I don't care how rich you are, you can take the stairs one floor. Have some propriety rich folks!
     
     
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Old Posted Nov 11, 2014, 5:23 PM
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Just putting this out there, but the only people who have any business having a private elevator in a two-floor place are heavily movement-impaired elderly folks.

I don't care how rich you are, you can take the stairs one floor. Have some propriety rich folks!
*GASP* You mean, share a small enclosed space with someone else who is also living in this building? I mean, they might make a few million less. Uncivilized!

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^ Also true.

But I took the feature-list to suggest that it was not a private elevator to the penthouse from the ground, but rather WITHIN the penthouse, an elevator that goes just between the two floors. The alternative being to merely a staircase between the two levels. I think the penthouse residents will still have to use the ordinary elevator to get up there (slumming it with Joe AverageInvestmentBanker)

I may be interpreting it wrong of course.
     
     
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Old Posted Nov 12, 2014, 12:15 AM
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16 reasons why 500 Walnut is going to be luxurious bonkers



http://philly.curbed.com/archives/20...ly-bonkers.php
How can the other penthouse be only one floor and be $14 million? Something's not quite adding up.
     
     
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^ Also true.

But I took the feature-list to suggest that it was not a private elevator to the penthouse from the ground, but rather WITHIN the penthouse, an elevator that goes just between the two floors. The alternative being to merely a staircase between the two levels. I think the penthouse residents will still have to use the ordinary elevator to get up there (slumming it with Joe AverageInvestmentBanker)

I may be interpreting it wrong of course.
That's my reading as well since it says interior elevator. A bit much for two floors. Although, for better or worse, most luxury triplex penthouses do have internal elevators
     
     
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^^ I was looking at the "private elevator access" line, but you may be right. Your reading of the situation takes away (some of) my sarcastic fun, though. Total bummer.
     
     
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Old Posted Nov 14, 2014, 7:27 PM
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Design received approval from the Art Commission/Historical Commission which means this has full approvals.

http://planphilly.com/articles/2014/...esign-approval
     
     
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Very nice looking building with good height for the area
     
     
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Foundation Permit Obtained

Could see some serious action on this site very soon!!!
     
     
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Could see some serious action on this site very soon!!!
Nice! This needs to get going! Every time I go by this site I just dream of this tower being there.
     
     
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Old Posted Feb 10, 2015, 10:44 PM
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Removing trees and shrubbery today from the site.

     
     
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Is there a retail component? This would be an amazing location for an Historic Area restaurant.
     
     
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Is there a retail component? This would be an amazing location for an Historic Area restaurant.
I doubt it. Folks that pay that much for a condo generally don't want first floor retail.
     
     
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Is there a retail component? This would be an amazing location for an Historic Area restaurant.
I don't recall a retail component in the mix, either. The proposed building is billed as a luxe property and privacy and anonymity is of the highest order.
     
     
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A Wendy's?
     
     
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I doubt it. Folks that pay that much for a condo generally don't want first floor retail.
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As of today, they have fencing and jersey barriers up around the sidewalks.
     
     
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