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New music venue proposed for the Waterfront

Not just a music venue.

Michael Samschick, who has been buying up property along the Delaware River Waterfront for the last 4 years, is planning a multi-use building while reusing a historic structure.

Here’s the plan so far:

  • 3,000 Seat Music Hall
  • Bowling Alley
  • Distillery
  • New Restaurants
  • Country/Western Live Music Establishment

The first 4 items above would all be located in the former Ajax building on the corner of Frankford Ave and Delaware Ave. One of the buildings next door (44 Richmond St) will host the Country/Western idea.

This kind of development is great for Philadelphia. It builds on the waterfront master plan, reuses an old/historic building, brings more entertainment venues to our city (which in turn brings more restaurants, stores, and people), and capitalizes on the multi-use concept.

Thumbs up from me.

Vacancies Fill in Chestnut Hill

Hmm, that rhymes.
It’s also great news for Germantown Ave in Chestnut Hill. Like most successful, well-grounded main streets Germantown Ave has experienced an increased number of vacancies ever since the great recession hit. The Melting Pot, Borders, etc.
The great news about this new spot is that it looks like it will fill a large vacancy on G-Town (I believe it’s right where the old Express was located, but don’t quote me on that). Iron Hill is a perfect fit for this neighborhood.
More to come…

Philadelphia Architecture Spotlight: Society Hill Contemporary

Society Hill, one of Philadelphia’s oldest and most affluent neighborhoods, houses the largest concentration of original 18th and 19th century architecture in the entire US. This charming, historical neighborhood is known for its quaint village feel, cobblestone streets, and great restaurants.
Check out this edition of “Look Up!” from PlanPhilly.com to see why contemporary architecture has been popping up in this awesome neighborhood since the 1960s.