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Old 11-30-2011, 09:28 AM
 
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Construction Begins For New Penn Medicine Building | Hidden City Philadelphia

Dilworth renovation begins

Bulldozer Arrives At Dilworth | Hidden City Philadelphia
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Old 11-30-2011, 09:33 AM
 
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King of Prussia mall plans new wing of stores, restaurants - Philly.com
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Old 11-30-2011, 10:23 PM
 
Location: West Cedar Park, Philadelphia
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Jefferson vs. UPenn hospital wars in Washington West?
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Old 12-01-2011, 08:59 AM
 
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Interesting comment above Like Parking wars


Wistar Institute Expands in University City



The Wistar Institute broke ground back in late September on a major expansion project that will ensure its future at the forefront of cancer research and vaccine development. The institution is building a seven story, 89,700-square-foot research tower, which will rise above its current landmark facility designed by architects George W. and William G. Hewitt at 36th and Spruce streets in 1894. The project will enable Wistar to expand its research operations, recruit new scientific faculty and pursue collaborative biomedical research in emerging areas of science.

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Five of the floors will house laboratories, designed to support team science, an approach that reflects the future of biomedical research. The expansion project will enhance Wistar's outreach and visibility by creating a new public entrance to the Institute on Spruce Street. in addition, plans call for a 200-seat auditorium for hosting scientific symposia and public events, a soaring glass atrium and inspiring public spaces throughout the building.

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Scheduled for completion in the spring of 2014, the $100 million expansion project will support 380 construction jobs and is expected to create 100 new research and administrative jobs at Wistar in the future.
Philly Shark: Wistar Institute Expands in University City
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Old 12-01-2011, 09:01 AM
 
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Dilworth Plaza Redo Begins Soon



The renovation of Dilworth Plaza, the main Gateway to City Hall, will soon get underway. The two-and-a half year construction project is stated to open some time in 2014. The currently inaccessible, multi-level, unattractive, hard-surface plaza into a sustainable, well-maintained, green public space with no stairs or barriers from the street. The new plaza will have a large lawn, tree groves, a programmable fountain and space for 400 benches and chairs. The underground will be dramatically improved as a new transit gateway, providing entrances to Broad Street and Market Street subways and the trolley lines. New elevators will make the transit levels accessible for the first time.

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The Center City District has a long-term (30-year) lease with the City for Dilworth Plaza to construct, maintain, and manage the Plaza. The CCD will assume all cleaning, site- and landscape-maintenance responsibilities for the Plaza. The $50 million renovation project is supported by a $15 million grant from the federal Transportation Investment Generating Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program, and $15.5 million grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, $5 million from the city's capital program, $4.3 million from SEPTA, and a variety of foundation, corporate, and private contributions. The new Dilworth Plaza was designed by Kieran Timberlake architects, OLIN landscape architects, and Urban Engineers.

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Old 12-01-2011, 09:50 AM
 
Location: Boston Metrowest (via the Philly area)
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I think the renovation of Dilworth Plaza (along with the supposed upcoming revamp of Love Park) is one of the most significant public improvements for Center City in years. City Hall is such an amazing centerpiece for Center City, but the public space surrounding it is abysmal, at best. The new Dilworth design looks like a phenomenal improvement and will hopefully go far to inject some life and vibrancy in that area and -- perhaps a little more practically -- help make the public transit experience at City Hall station a little less creepy and convoluted.
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Old 12-02-2011, 11:17 AM
 
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Rendering from the Planning Commission


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AAA Building is Growing Up | NakedPhilly
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Old 12-13-2011, 11:33 AM
 
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Drexel’s Master Plan Moving Forward | Hidden City Philadelphia
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Old 12-14-2011, 10:47 PM
 
Location: On the Rails in Northern NJ
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I like what there doing , but they need to cover part of the Railyards...with something...
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Old 12-15-2011, 10:04 AM
 
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Philadelphia's old Spectrum site to be entertainment-restaurant district | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/15/2011
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