Construction
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Abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital Campus Finds New Life as Thriving Byberry Industrial Park
PIDC transformed the abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital campus into Byberry Industrial Park, a dynamic industrial and residential community, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. This redevelopment has generated long-term economic impact for the city, creating new jobs, attracting investment, and providing more open space. Through decades of sustained investment and collaboration with the City of Philadelphia,…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Commercial Construction
With the cost of construction expected to continue its rise, there is a widening gap between the most expensive construction markets in the United States and the rest of the country, writes Matt Wasielewski for BisNow. A dive into which U.S. cities are the most expensive for new construction found that Philadelphia ranks fifth at…
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Wanamaker Building Conversion to Include Several Attractive Features and Amenities
Just over a month after officially completing its acquisition of the Wanamaker Building, TF Cornerstone has provided more details on what its conversion will look like, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The city recently issued a permit for the project. The permit unveils plans for the development. This includes two rooftop decks and a swimming…
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Rehabilitation Project at Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge Is Halfway Completed
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) recently announced that the project to rehabilitate the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Toll-Supported Bridge has passed the halfway point, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The project is proceeding as planned and is on track to be finished in the fall. Painting is expected to finish by mid-July, followed by…
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Demolition Starts on Former Doylestown Borough Hall for New Boutique Hotel
Demolition has started on the former Doylestown Borough Hall at 57 West Court Street to clear the site for a new four-story boutique hotel, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The site originally housed the Methodist Episcopal Church, built in 1838. The building was converted into an armory in the early 1900s, then a sports…
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New High-End, Affordable Apartments Set to Transform the Navy Yard
Ensemble Investments and Mosaic Development Partners have broken ground on two residential buildings at the Navy Yard that will transform the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new project will deliver 614 apartments and 25,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The two developments will be a big deal for the…
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McKissack & McKissack, Nation’s Oldest Black-Owned Construction Firm, Is All About Legacy and Excellence
McKissack & McKissack, the nation’s oldest Black-owned construction and design firm, has had a presence in Philadelphia since 1994, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Originally founded in New York City in 1905, the local office was founded during a time of stark contrast. While then NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani was retreating from public contracts with…
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Joseph’s Catering Property in Horsham Becoming Self-Storage Facility
A new building is coming to the former Joseph’s Catering property, where a self-storage facility is replacing the five-decade catering business, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Joseph’s Catering closed for good after 50 years in May 2023, when the Messina family decided it was time to say goodbye. The new three-story facility will be…
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Insurance Giant to Join Center City Skyline With New 18-Story Philadelphia Headquarters
Chubb, the insurance giant, is set to be the newest member of Philadelphia’s skyline in Center City, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parkway Corp. is developing a new 18-story, 438,000-square-foot headquarters for Chubb, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The insurance giant is expected to have…
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Raising the Roof on Hope: Bright Path Center Marks Construction Milestone
Policymakers and behavioral health professionals from across Bucks County recently gathered in Doylestown to witness the raising of a roof truss for the Bright Path Center, slated to open in spring 2026. Over two dozen officials signed a wooden support truss, which contractors lifted and installed on the Bright Path Center’s roof. Crews are building…
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Chester County Buys Downingtown’s Trestle Bridge from PennDOT for $1
Chester County now officially owns Downingtown’s historic Trestle Bridge, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. On May 21, Chester County commissioners voted to transfer ownership from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to the county with a purchase of $1. County ownership allows for increased control over the bridge’s architecture and layout, including…
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Philadelphia Navy Yard Receives $30M Grant from Pennsylvania for Redevelopment
Philadelphia Navy Yard has received a $30 million grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to prepare shovel-ready sites aimed at attracting businesses to the development, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ensemble Investments and Mosaic Development Partners, the Navy Yard developers, will use the funds for a 54-acre section of the property. The…
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New Construction at Barn Plaza to Create Trio of Eateries
Construction is underway on a new 7,500-square-foot standalone building at Barn Plaza in Doylestown that will bring three fresh dining options to the shopping center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “We’re anticipating delivering that space to the tenants by mid-year,” said William Greimel, the vice president of redevelopment with Brixmor Property Group, which owns…
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Former David Library Site in Washington Crossing Could Become Visitor Center for State Park
The former David Library of the American Revolution site in Washington Crossing could be transformed into the visitor center for a state park, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Last year, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which owns the Upper Makefield building, conducted a feasibility study to explore the…
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New Neshaminy Mall Owner Paramount Realty Has Strong Bucks County Ties, is Dedicated to Development
The Bensalem Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) recently met with the new owner of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, which used the opportunity to express its dedication to developing the site, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Paramount Realty owns several other malls, including Neshaminy Mall neighbor, Woodhaven Mall. “We are thrilled to report that the Neshaminy Mall…
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Daniel B. Green House Honored as One of Last Year’s 30 Best Real Estate Deals in Greater Philadelphia
The Daniel B. Green House, an affordable housing community for low-income seniors that broke ground last year in Trevose, was recently honored by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the 30 Best Real Estate Deals in Greater Philadelphia in 2024. Furthermore, the project earned third place in the Affordable Housing category. Set to welcome…
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George School Plans Upgrades for Middletown Township Campus
George School recently presented its master plan for multi-decade, widespread campus upgrades to Middletown Township supervisors, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The private Quaker boarding and day school, located on the border of Middletown and Newtown Townships, includes over 20 academic, athletic, and residential buildings. The school has owned over 200…
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Insufficient New Construction Driving Up Housing Prices in Bucks County
Bucks County – and Pennsylvania as a whole – is not building enough new housing, driving up prices for both homebuyers and renters, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that the Keystone State was No. 44 for share of homes approved to be built from…
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