I heard this property is under contract. Sold for 9 million. Plans include a 40 story tower with commercial (Supermarket) space.

where is that?

4th and Race

a supermarket would be great.

Thank you for causing me to burst out laughing on this dull and dreary day. I really apreciate it.

I'm missing the joke.

Is a 40-story tower possible so close to the Mint?

That is part of the reason *I* think it's funny (warily)...the height limit in Old City up to Vine St. is 67 ft. Plus, the Pincus Bros. property is, of course, historically designated.

I think Bryson finds humor in it for other reasons, but I'll let him answer for himself.

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Freixenet, Moët. Doesn’t really matter, as long as it’s not Great Western. -- Henri David

If the height limit is 67 feet up to Vine Street in Old City, then how did 108 Arch build 12 stories? And how do you explain The National (10 stories), the proposed 205 Race St. (12 stories) and the proposed Marinaview (30 stories)?

Are these all variances? Doesn't seem to difficult to get one in Philly.

I believe some projects were grandfathered in, and/or they were OK'd by OCCA, taking into account their locations and whatever compromises were made.

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Freixenet, Moët. Doesn’t really matter, as long as it’s not Great Western. -- Henri David

If I'm not mistaken, 108 Arch was the project that galvanized the local neighbors into getting the height restriction in place, but it was too late to prevent that building from being taller. And I'm guessing that Marina View is not within the boundaries of Old City proper & so doesn't count.

Where is Chris Sayer when you need him for proper OC perspective & history?