Designed as an “ultra luxury high rise” tower next to Independence Hall, 500 Walnut is slated to open in 2017. The 26-story tower will have 28 condos and a two-level penthouse with exclusive roof access. Units will range from 2,700 to 4300 square feet. A large treetop terrace will be positioned next to a glass wall that leads in to an interior lounge with a direct view of Independence Hall. The building’s amenities planned also include fully automated 80-space parking, a multi-level glass enclosed fitness center, three-lane glass-enclosed lap pool, and an entertainment room for hosting events (complete with catering kitchen).

321 upscale apartment units, 215 parking spaces, 108 bike storage spaces, and 24,000 square feet of office and retail space are planned for this 29-story tower on the corner of Market and 20th Streets. Concierge service and various amenities including a rooftop fitness center, demonstration kitchen, game room, and a ledge pool will also be part of the new structure. Independence Blue Cross, CVS, and Naf Naf Grill have already signed on for office and commercial space leases.

The former Marketplace Design Center building will be rebuilt into a block-wide 22-story office and residential tower with 450,000 square feet of office space and 350 apartments. The ground floor will accommodate retail tenants such as restaurants, coffee shops, or fitness centers. The building’s layout aims to promote pedestrian traffic through the center of the ground floor plaza by constructing a walkway connecting Market and Chestnut Streets. The building will include six floors of offices which will be rehabbed and outfitted with glass walls and the residential portion of the building to be housed above the office space.

Central Green is a 4.5-acre park at the heart of the Navy Yard surrounded by office buildings. The park’s design relies on circles as the dominant design motif to highlight the park’s different spaces, with different circles to feature different uses such as a fitness station, amphitheater, sun lawn, and a bio basin for storm water. The design plan also includes a track around the rim of the park lined with wood and metal lounge chairs and benches and paths leading to the park’s interior. The park includes mature landscaping housing 304 trees, 42 types of groundcover, 10,105 shrubs, and more than 13,600 bulbs.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is working on a four-phase development plan encompassing 8.4 acres along the Schuylkill River that includes the construction of a new 22-story office tower for clinical research and administrative programs. Phase one of the project will focus on the tower and accompanying surface parking, several public spaces, and a walkway from the South Street Bridge that connects to the Schuylkill River Trail. The remaining three phases are planned to take place over the next twenty years and include three more buildings along the waterfront.

The Mormon Temple is the first temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints in the state. The project features a gold statue of the angel Moroni on the tallest spire of the temple, gracing Philadelphia’s skyline (and William Penn who sits atop City Hall) with a second icon. In addition to the temple, a meeting house and 32-story residential tower are being built adjacent to the site.

This LEED Silver project received critical acclaim from architecture critics for its mindful design. The project restored the historic Collins Department Store building on the corner of 12th & Chestnut. A new structure was then constructed and connected to the Collins building. The hybrid structure collectively houses 112 luxury apartment units over 90,000 square feet of retail space, now inhabited by Philadelphia’s first Target Express, Center City’s first PetsMart, and a Wine & Spirits Store.

Comcast is investing in its mother city by building a skyscraper set to drastically change the Philadelphia skyline. The Comcast Innovation and Technology Center will be a state-of-the-art facility housing Comcast, its NBC affiliates, and incubator companies. Loft-like work spaces and a 12-story hotel on the top stories are planned for the tower. The new Comcast Center will be one of the ten tallest buildings in Philadelphia and promote the city as a strong technological hub.

Plans for the Curtis Center include converting 90,000 square feet of vacant office space into 55 luxury apartments and outdoor streetscape improvements. Retail will be added on the ground floor, including a corner restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking both Washington Square and Independence National Park, and a coffee shop, spa, gym, and bar. Cosmetic and basic upgrades to the elevators and renovation of the building’s HVAC system, roof, façade and parking garage will also be a part of the initial renovation. The building’s atrium will receive a makeover including the removal of the palm trees and fountain to accommodate a bar and new archways.

Taking up an entire city block, the East Market project will be a combination of pedestrian-oriented retail, new residential apartments, office space, parking, and hospitality uses. The initial phase of the project will include a 17 story tower with retail space in the bottom two levels and apartments through the remainder of the building. Along with the tower, phase one will include the redevelopment of the Family Court Building offices on South 11th Street into a 160,000 square feet of creative style office space for a more millennial workforce. The project will also host the first Center City outpost for Mom’s Organic Market, a popular organic produce and natural food retailer as well as furniture retailer Design Within Reach.

The Gallery is undergoing a major redevelopment in an effort to reposition the space as a high-end outlet mall for tourists and Philadelphians alike. The shift in the quality of stores was most clearly noted with the opening of high-end discount retailer Century 21 as it’s first anchor tenant. The mall’s redevelopment aims to make the retail hub more accessible through a street level plaza on 9th and Market Streets as well as street-level storefronts.

The 47-story FMC Tower at Cira South will be the new home of FMC Corporation and one of the tallest buildings in the city. At 730 feet tall, the building will include offices, apartments, and residential amenities along with retail space. Cira Green, a one-acre park atop the parking structure adjacent to the tower will offer access to the tower through a skybridge.The FMC Tower’s location provides unobstructed views of the Schuylkill River as well as the Center City skyline and will further help to connect Center City with University City. The University of Pennsylvania will also be a major tenant.

The former Family Court Building received reconstructive surgery. To give new life to this historic structure, Clemens removed and replaced its entire facade with new pre-cast panels and window systems and performed full interior demolition and MEP upgrades throughout. Future tenants will include commercial offices and ground-floor retail establishments including Philadelphia’s first MOM’s Organic Market. This massive project also required the installation of an electrical substation/all PECO equipment two stories underground to support the developer’s larger East Market project, which encompasses the entire city block.

Core Shell project with new HVAC, electrical and plumbing infrastructure. Masonry restoration with replacement of deteriorated brick, 100% brick repointed. New storefront and limestone on Chestnut Street. Restoration of existing windows and installation of new aluminum windows. New elevators, restrooms, steel and concrete roof structure for outdoor roof area.

Select demolition has begun to make way for The Hamilton, an 11-story, 500-unit, double-tower residential complex featuring ground floor retail and underground parking. The project entails the conversion of an existing parking garage and industrial building coupled with new construction. The site is located on the main campus of Community College of Philadelphia at Spring Garden Street.

Hanover North Broad will consist of two six-story apartment buildings flanking North Broad Street at its intersection with Callowhill Street. The towers, which will hold 339 apartments and about 17,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, are planned to replace two surface parking lots owned by the Parkway Corporation. The lot at 322 North Broad Street will house 229 apartments and feature an outdoor pool, while 339 North Broad Street will have 110. Each building will feature its own courtyard, clubhouse, screening room, and business center.

The Hyde Hotel will share a block with its sister brand hotel, the SLS Lux on the intersection of Broad and Pine Streets. The building plans currently include a 22-story tower with a restaurant and bar, a roof deck, underground parking, and 76 hotel room and apartments. The project is still going through approvals and budget negotiations and does not have a definite construction date.

The 73-year-old former Family Court building will be redeveloped into a hotel now that the Family Court has relocated. The hotel’s interior, including all 37 murals and lighting fixtures, were designated historically significant in 2011 and will remain intact. The project will include 199 rooms, a 3,500-square-foot ballroom, meeting and boardrooms, a spa and fitness center, and a restaurant and bar. The project will honor the physical integrity and history of the building though one notable exterior alteration has been proposed: adding a rooftop lounge.

Lincoln Square is a mixed-use development under construction between Broad Street and 15th Street, and Carpenter Street and Washington Avenue. The project will include a new tower, parking garage, and renovation and addition to a historic train shed building. The building will feature approximately 67,000 SF of retail at the first and second floors with glass facades facing Broad Street and Washington Avenue. Above the retail will be 322 residential apartment units on seven levels. Both the retail and residential functions will be served by a parking garage that will be strategically placed between the tower and the train shed and whose roof will connect to the indoor amenity on the second floor. This roof deck will feature landscaping, green roof areas, a running track, and spaces for gathering and relaxing.

Renovations at LOVE Park will temporarily displace the iconic LOVE statue to Dilworth Park but will transform the park into a greener and more welcoming space in Center City. The park’s Welcome Center will receive a facelift and a restaurant, and the fountain will be replaced with a two-part water installation and more green space. Also planned for the renovation is work on the level above the underground parking, which was sold last year to InterPark.

This mixed-use project will blend urban and artisanal shopping and dining experiences with contemporary work and living spaces. The 18-story, 500,000-gross-square-foot complex will include a 16-story, 230,000 sf, 322-unit apartment building with a 19,000-square-foot amenity level and outdoor deck above a two-story, 105,000-square-foot split retail podium. Additionally there will be 114,000 square feet of below-grade parking.

The MIC tower will be built atop the rear portion of the Lit Brothers building so as not to distract from the building’s historic facade and to preserve the Market Street view. The 35-floor structure will be set back 180 feet from Market Street and 150 feet from Seventh and Eighth Streets, and primarily consist of white and gray hues. A new basement and lobby will provide the planned residential units with access. The ground floor will also feature new retail space and the first five floors above will be converted for office use.

The Museum of American Revolution is located in the heart of Old City, just two blocks from Independence Hall and a block from Benjamin Franklin’s home. The building will be a total of three stories plus a full basement. Features of the museum will include permanent and temporary exhibit galleries, theaters, education spaces, collection storage, a café, a retail store, offices and a welcoming lobby area. The museum’s exhibits will tell the story of events leading to the Declaration of Independence and the war that led to the creation of the nation.

The Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG) is developing the prior site of The National Products Restaurant-Supply Store (circa 1929) located at the corner of Arch Street and North 2nd Street adjacent to historic Elfreth’s Alley in Old City. The new six-story 209,000 SF luxury residential building being constructed by TN Ward Company will feature 192 market-rate rental units and a two-level 26,000 SF parking structure. As required by the Philadelphia Historical Commission, The National apartment building podium will feature a replicate façade of orange terra cotta tile plus salvaged granite column reveals from the original store façade installed within the tile pattern.

Located at the intersection of 25th and Locust Streets, One Riverside sits by the entrance to the Schuylkill River Park. The highrise will offer views of University City, the Schuylkill River, and the downtown skyline. The new 22-story glass skyscraper will feature 82 condominiums with high-level finishes and balconies, 110 underground parking spaces, fitness center, indoor pool, club room, hospitality suite, and business center. Plans include a private garden with broad lawns, as well as a separate terrace adjoining the lobby with an outdoor kitchen.

Originally proposed as a strictly residential building, PMC Property Group recently modified plans to include ground-floor retail space at One Water Street. The project will consist of separate 13- and 16-story sections and will include two public green spaces, a green roof with LEED certification, 73 parking spaces, and car-share spots. The building will house 250 apartments - ten percent of which will be reserved for lower-income residents. Amenities for residents also include bicycle storage room, gym, and a meeting space for building residents.

Renovations for the Parkway Central Free Library were made possible by a gift from the William Penn Foundation, which will also provide funds for additional renovations to smaller branches. $7 million of the $25 million gift will go to renovating the interior of the Parkway Central Library. The plans are to tear out most of the outdated storage stacks and employ a redesign that will add 40,000 square feet of space to the historic building. A major aspect of this renovation includes repurposing the common area and converting it into the Business Research and Innovation Center, a town square for civic interaction.

The center is the first in Drexel’s history entirely focused on enhancing the religious, cultural and social experiences of Jewish students at the University. It is expected to serve as the site for Shabbat services and dinners, Jewish Education programs, and programs facilitating opportunities in Israel. At 14,000 square feet and three stories, the building will include an event space for over 100 people, chapel, meeting rooms, student lounges, and offices for Drexel Hillel. Kosher food services and kitchen are also in the plans. The building will provide a designated space for Drexel’s Jewish community to come together and continue to grow.

Starting with a chunk of the viaduct around 12th and Callowhill the Reading Viaduct project is set to add more versatile green spaces to the city. Drawing inspiration from New York City’s Highline project, plans are to create a unique, mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhood in the heart of Center City. Phase one of the project will involve a 26,000-square-foot section of the Viaduct known as the SEPTA Spur. Work will include landscaping and adding stairs that connect the railway to the street level.

BPGS Construction was the construction manager and owner’s representative for this extensive renovation of the former 15-story Franklin Hotel at Independence Park performed by TN Ward Company. The project scope included renovating 156 guest rooms and corridors on 13 floors comprising 70,000 SF of space. Public space improvements (15,000 SF) consisted of new commercial kitchen & dining area; two (2) full-service bars with lounge seating; new registration | host station; Lobby finish upgrades; gut & rebuild of lobby rest rooms; and relocation of hotel operations offices.