JFK Ctr on River To go condo - PhillyBlog

eldondre · #1 (**permalink**) 11-08-2005, 10:18 AM

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Sam Switzenbaum quietly started work last week on turning a massive structure built during World War II to store Army tanks and heavy artillery into what he calls "a new concept in urban living."

Residents will drive up ramps and park close to their condos. It will be like pulling into the garage of a suburban home - no lugging groceries across parking lots and up elevators - Switzenbaum said on a recent tour. There will be a one-acre garden on the roof, with views of the Schuylkill, the Center City skyline, and University City.

The building, at 734 Schuylkill Ave., is a visible landmark from the Schuylkill Expressway, near South Street at the edge of Center City...

So he hired Robert Venturi of the Philadelphia architectural firm Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates, of Philadelphia, to come up with a new concept.

Working with engineers specializing in parking garages, they decided to take advantage of floors strong enough to support heavy artillery, and create parking in the core area. Each condo will have its own storeroom, ranging from 150 to 200 square feet, adjacent to living space.

Switzenbaum bought the six-story, 760,000-square-foot building this year for $13 million from the Philadelphia School District, and joined the city's residential building boom...Switzenbaum, 65, is the veteran developer who put the Hilton Hotel atop a parking garage at 11th and Arch Streets next to the Convention Center. He has been involved with the ownership, management and development of more than 10,000 apartment units over the last two decades.

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/business/13108164.htm

Jayfar · #2 (**permalink**) 11-08-2005, 11:00 AM

See also a previous thread which includes illustrations and photos posted by Shadowbat:

http://www.phillyblog.com/philly/showthread.php?t=11760

SurfDog · #3 (**permalink**) 11-08-2005, 11:10 AM

Hey Uncle Cranky, by your definition, this thread doesn't belong in South Philly. :deal?:

eldondre · #4 (**permalink**) 11-08-2005, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bgandersen

Hey Uncle Cranky, by your definition, this thread doesn't belong in South Philly. :deal?:

that's not entirely true. his definition is contradictory:

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Everything below Washington Ave including: Grays Ferry, Grad Hospital, SWCC, Packer Park, Marconi Park, Pennsport, Jefferson Square, Passyunk Square, etc

maybe UC can merge this thread with the original one.

ljlong · #5 (**permalink**) 11-08-2005, 11:41 AM

Yes, he means "South St." not "Washington Ave."

SWCC and Grad Hosp are above Washington Ave. Why the writer hasn't changed it must be to have us write semiotic discussions on what is SP.

However, it confuses the newbie to have the incorrect parameters online still. Any interest in editing the definition?

eldondre · #6 (**permalink**) 11-08-2005, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ljlong

Yes, he means "South St." not "Washington Ave."

SWCC and Grad Hosp are above Washington Ave. Why the writer hasn't changed it must be to have us write semiotic discussions on what is SP.

However, it confuses the newbie to have the incorrect parameters online still. Any interest in editing the definition?

yes, it should say everything south of south except QV/BV.