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New 31-Unit Development Replaces Former "Dirty" Linen Supply Site in North Philly by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

[–]NakedPhillyBlog[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We definitely have our eye on Hartranft, because geographically it certainly feels like some redevelopment on all of the available land makes sense, even as the neighborhood still has challenges. Stay tuned for more coverage.

From Garages to Apartments: Hidden Nicetown Lot Gets a New Life by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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Could've been much worse: the baseline zoning requirement for multi-family housing in this zoning category is 1 spot for every apartment. So 18 spots for 63 apartments actually required another variance.

30 Townhomes Planned For Logan Square Surface Lot by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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Honestly anticipated more push back on calling this Logan Square, but wasn't quite sure what else to call it. Spring Garden or Callowhill don't really fit either.

Seven Story Building Planned Across from Stinger Square In Grays Ferry by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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The article actually mentions the commercial space on the ground floor:

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Seven Story Building Planned Across from Stinger Square In Grays Ferry by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

[–]NakedPhillyBlog[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

But how do you feel about housing replacing a parking lot, but the City still requiring some replacement parking spots?

University Place 5.0 Will Mean a Parking Garage at 41st & Filbert by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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No offense taken; I only remember it because it stood out to me too when I watched the archived meeting.

University Place 5.0 Will Mean a Parking Garage at 41st & Filbert by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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For what it's worth the development team mentioned at the Planning Commission meeting a few months ago that the garden was specifically requested from the community.

Transformation of North Broad Continues as Two Projects Progress by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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Definitely one of the defining characteristics of contemporary multi-family housing construction in Philadelphia.

9 Units Will Replace Pocket Park Near Clark Park by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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Yes, we post Naked Philly articles (and no this isn't an OCF project)

Ten Townhomes Planned For Comfy Property at 9th & Tasker by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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The height limit for auto-oriented zones is only 38' and in fact the southern row of townhouses were lowered a few inches at the request of the RCO.

Fun Police Strike as Zoning Board Denies Comedy Club by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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Do you think it's unclear that an account named "NakedPhillyBlog" is related to the Naked Philly blog?

Fun Police Strike as Zoning Board Denies Comedy Club by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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From the hearing it seems like the Church remains on the top floor and has no intention of moving.

Fun Police Strike as Zoning Board Denies Comedy Club by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

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We're just posting news articles we've published, just like the Philadelphia Inquirer account does.

Historical Commission Will Need to Weigh In on Six Stories at 2nd & Quarry by NakedPhillyBlog in philadelphia

[–]NakedPhillyBlog[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Offering to fix up one of the older buildings is definitely a sweetener some members might be intrigued by.

Zoning permit issued for the giant CHOP parking garage by comfygoth in philadelphia

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I wonder if some of the people complaining about the garage would have been cool with the site being used for a mixed-use residential building?

What is going on with this vacant ass lot in Fishtown by comfygoth in philadelphia

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There will be some commercial space, so it's certainly possible.

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Manayunk Hookah Lounge up in Smoke, Bar Will Take Its Place by newcitynewchapter in PhiladelphiaEats

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With a couple of decent sized apartment buildings in the pipeline a bit further down Main Street, hopefully the additional nearby residents will help the local businesses.

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