When other cities are overrun with huge, monolithic "fast-casual" apartments that draw the ire of aesthetic critics, Philadelphia consistently shows how another way is possible.
http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/fishtown/another-upgrade-works-1500-block-frankford-avenue
http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/brewerytown/eastern-lofts-getting-new-neighbor-glenwood-avenue
http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/point-breeze/new-mixed-use-point-breeze-avenue-additional-construction-next-door
http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/old-city/christmas-eve-miracle-painted-bride-murals-preserved
When other cities are overrun with huge, monolithic "fast-casual" apartments that draw the ire of aesthetic critics, Philadelphia consistently shows how another way is possible. http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/fishtown/another-upgrade-works-1500-block-frankford-avenue http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/brewerytown/eastern-lofts-getting-new-neighbor-glenwood-avenue http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/point-breeze/new-mixed-use-point-breeze-avenue-additional-construction-next-door http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/old-city/christmas-eve-miracle-painted-bride-murals-preserved
When other cities are overrun with huge, monolithic "fast-casual" apartments that draw the ire of aesthetic critics, Philadelphia consistently shows how another way is possible. http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/fishtown/another-upgrade-works-1500-block-frankford-avenue http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/brewerytown/eastern-lofts-getting-new-neighbor-glenwood-avenue http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/point-breeze/new-mixed-use-point-breeze-avenue-additional-construction-next-door http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/old-city/christmas-eve-miracle-painted-bride-murals-preserved
When other cities are overrun with huge, monolithic "fast-casual" apartments that draw the ire of aesthetic critics, Philadelphia consistently shows how another way is possible. http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/fishtown/another-upgrade-works-1500-block-frankford-avenue http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/brewerytown/eastern-lofts-getting-new-neighbor-glenwood-avenue http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/point-breeze/new-mixed-use-point-breeze-avenue-additional-construction-next-door http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/old-city/christmas-eve-miracle-painted-bride-murals-preserved
When other cities are overrun with huge, monolithic "fast-casual" apartments that draw the ire of aesthetic critics, Philadelphia consistently shows how another way is possible. http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/fishtown/another-upgrade-works-1500-block-frankford-avenue http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/brewerytown/eastern-lofts-getting-new-neighbor-glenwood-avenue http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/point-breeze/new-mixed-use-point-breeze-avenue-additional-construction-next-door http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/old-city/christmas-eve-miracle-painted-bride-murals-preserved
Tweet partially inspired by Yonah's good thread the other week https://twitter.com/yfreemark/status/1340788031368949761
The most important component, of course, is lot size. Even if you have an awkward-shaped lot, creative developers can find a multitude of ways to adapt. Cities with block-sized vacant lots need to find ways to subdivide while allowing for high lot coverage!
The most important component, of course, is lot size. Even if you have an awkward-shaped lot, creative developers can find a multitude of ways to adapt. Cities with block-sized vacant lots need to find ways to subdivide while allowing for high lot coverage!
The most important component, of course, is lot size. Even if you have an awkward-shaped lot, creative developers can find a multitude of ways to adapt. Cities with block-sized vacant lots need to find ways to subdivide while allowing for high lot coverage!
The other useful strategy is to have a design review committee that actually focuses on the pedestrian interface (instead of facades!) Encouraging through-block connections and multiple buildings can make the largest developments feel more palatable
The other useful strategy is to have a design review committee that actually focuses on the pedestrian interface (instead of facades!) Encouraging through-block connections and multiple buildings can make the largest developments feel more palatable
The other useful strategy is to have a design review committee that actually focuses on the pedestrian interface (instead of facades!) Encouraging through-block connections and multiple buildings can make the largest developments feel more palatable
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