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Plans for Manayunk’s old Propper Brothers

When Propper Brothers said goodbye to the furniture business in Manayunk, after over 120 years of doing local business, many were heartbroken. No one ever wants to see a successful business like PB close after so much long-term success. Honestly, the poor economy played a big role.

But things are changing fast.

After closing up shop, there was immediate demand for the unique building’s prime location next to Main Street and the Manayunk train station. Since they closed, another business has already popped up in part of the building: Palm Tree Market. I’ve been there a few times already, and it’s really nice. Not only do they have a lot of everything, but they offer fresh sandwiches, tables/seating, and more.

Just recently, more plans have been presented for the remaining storefront space at street level, as well as for the levels upstairs. In my own opinion, their plans look solid.

Manayunk’s Venice Island Project

This project is going to be awesome once finished.

If you have ever walked, jogged, or biked along Manayunk’s “Tow Path” (in between the riverside shops on Main Street and the Manayunk Canal), you have probably wondered why it doesn’t look better.

Manayunk has a thriving Main Street, a huge recreational scene, and national recognition. It just makes sense to keep the waterfront area looking as nice as it can. This project is going to make it even better.

Here’s the breakdown:

  • State of the art performing arts center
  • Underground storage tank to prevent flooding along Main Street
  • Completely redone/upgraded Tow Path
  • A water garden
  • Upgraded parking area

The entire project is going to take a few years, but it will be huge for environmental health, recreational activities, and quality of life in Manayunk.

Manayunk’s “Park in the Sky”

From what started out as just another great bike path to connect Philadelphia with Bala Cynwyd, it has now turned into a full-blown, well planned project.

Meetings are being held, community input is being given, and designs are being drawn up. In other words, the Manayunk Bridge Connector (which will connect the Schuylkill River Trail with the Cynwyd Heritage Trail) may end up becoming a walking/running path, bike lane, and aerial park all wrapped in one.

Let’s also not forget about the awesome views one will get from being on top of this large structure. Read on for some great details.