Development
Construction, renovations, and development projects transforming the Rittenhouse Square area — the buildings and spaces to watch.
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The Rittenhouse Residential Revolution, 186 Years in the Making
With nearly 2,000 new apartments in the pipeline, the Center City District’s 2026 Real Estate Report proves what Rittenhouse has always known: rooftops are…
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127 Layers Is Our Kind of Extra: Somedays Bakery Is Bringing Its Cult-Fave Croissants To The Former Republic Bank
The NYC based bakery with a devoted following for next-level artisan croissants is setting up shop at 1601 Walnut Street—bringing sophisticated pastries and that…
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Retail Chess on Walnut Street: Lululemon Executes Phase One of Expansion
The brand shifts to temporary digs at the former North Face space at 1515 Walnut Street while construction prep begins on their super-sized Rittenhouse…
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Rittenhouse Roundup – Real Estate Edition: From Swiss Investors To A Long-Awaited Mixed-Income High-Rise
The neighborhood (and adjacent!) is seeing significant real estate movement — from international buyers to the former PHA site (finally?) ready to rise after…
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Taco Bell Construction Update: No Más Cantina at 1614 Chestnut Street But A Summer Debut Still Seems Likely
The Rittenhouse location had to ditch its original plans for booze because, PA, but construction is making progress. No booze, no alcohol but Gorditas,…
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Construction Watch: The Kitchen Kapers Building At 213 S 17th St Has Been Sold & Its Sole Tenant Has Promptly Departed
The building at the corner of S 17th and Chancellor just sold to Astoban Investments. We’ve been amiss in sharing details on all the…
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Construction Watch: Jordan Brand’s World Of Flight Philly Store At 1617 Walnut St Is Moving Along Nicely
The long-vacant building that fell into disrepair but is now being totally reinvisioned is getting ready for an EPIC comeback. The gorgeous and empty…
