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There have been a ton of mixed-use and multifamily buildings constructed on and surrounding Ridge Avenue in Roxborough in recent years. As we mentioned before, there are a handful more that have been entitled and will likely be built in the near future. Today, we bring you another project that is in the pipeline along
The properties that line Ridge Avenue in Roxborough are an odd mix. There are a bunch of eighteenth and nineteenth century buildings. Many of these structures have pitched roofs. Some are utilized for commercial uses, others are single family homes or mixed-use. Then, there are a ton of auto-oriented retail properties such as strip malls,
We’ve seen a handful of mid-rise mixed-use and multifamily buildings developed in Roxborough over the last few years. It looks like another is in the pipeline. Zoning permits were issued last week for a 3-story building with 50 residential units, ground floor commercial space, 22 parking spots, 17 bicycle stalls, and a roof deck at
The Wright Cottage at 404 Fountain Street in Roxborough was designated to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in June of this year because of its distinctive architectural style after being nominated by the Ridge Park Civic Association and the Keeping Society of Philadelphia. The structure, originally built in the 1850’s, was most recently used
Developers are aiming to consolidate 3 industrial parcels surrounding Paoli Ave. and Umbria St. in Roxborough in order to build a mixed-use project. The properties include 5001 Umbria St., which currently holds a small diner, and 115-121 Paoli Ave., which is the home to an industrial business. Combined, the lots total 85,856 square feet (nearly
Whenever we go out to Roxborough, we try to make a stop at Dalessandro’s. We’ve been going there for ages and think they have the best steak in the city. The place is usually crowded, so we often find ourselves posted up in the park across the street eating our sandwiches while taking in some