Wharton Street – Page 2

A new community green space is coming to Point Breeze

Just in time for spring and summer, a new green space is being planned for Point Breeze. The Urban Roots Collective has plans for a new green space at 20th and Wharton, behind the Design Movement home decor shop that

Developments Point Breeze

New mixed-use development being planned for 24th and Wharton

March 15, 2016March 15, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 24th and Wharton, 24th Street, Wharton Street min read

It looks like a new mixed-use development could be making its way to Point Breeze. There’s already a lot of development being planned for this area, with 22 homes having been approved for 20th and Wharton last summer and another

Developments Featured Passyunk Square

With another grant secured, Columbus Square work set to begin spring 2017

February 1, 2016February 2, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 12th Street, 13th Street, Columbus Square, Columbus Square Park, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Wharton Street min read

The plans for the Columbus Square redesign are finally coming together, thanks to some additional grant money which secures the funding for the project. This new grant for $300,000 ensures that construction on the $2.8 million redesign can begin, with a

Developments Point Breeze

Planning Commission votes in support of huge Point Breeze development, neighborhood fights against it

January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 2012 Wharton St., 20th and Wharton, 20th Street, Wharton Street min read

Just last week we told you about the resurgence of this massive development project with 46 single-family homes proposed for 2012 Wharton St. Already the development is causing outrage for Point Breeze residents. The huge, industrial-zoned lot currently houses a

Developments Featured General Passyunk Square

As many as 15 condos proposed for oddly-shaped lot at 1312-16 E. Passyunk Ave.

December 9, 2015December 9, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 1312-16 E. Passyunk Ave., East Passyunk Avenue, Landmark Architects, Wharton Street min read

The 9th and Wharton development wasn’t the only big project being discussed at last night’s Passyunk Square Civic Association Zoning meeting. Potential developers presented preliminary plans for community feedback prior to submitting a proposal for 1312-16 E. Passyunk Ave. A

Developments Featured Passyunk Square

Updated 9th and Wharton development presented with ‘significant changes,’ community still not on board

December 9, 2015December 14, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 9th and Wharton, 9th Street, Pat's King of Steaks, Paul Mirabello, Wharton Street min read

At last night’s Passyunk Square Civic Association zoning meeting, the developers of the proposed 9th and Wharton development came prepared with new plans with some “significant changes.” The last we updated you on this lot was regarding the zoning variance