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RDC moves Roxborough forward

 
For generations, Roxborough has held strong to its core beliefs that made it a thriving community back in the late 1600s.

Given that was over 300 years ago, communities do change; for better, and for worse. Change is never a bad thing, but strong communities must adjust to change if they want to survive over the long haul; and Roxborough is a community that’s always looking to improve life in the neighborhood.

Back in 1992, the Roxborough Development Corporation was formed by both civic associations and neighborhood volunteers to accomplish one major goal: “To put residents and businesses together for the good of the community.” To this day, that’s still the RDC’s main goal and it’s being pursued by their Executive Director, Bernard Guet.

Bernard signed on as the RDC’s new ambassador back in 2007; he and his team have achieved a lot in their almost 5 years together. They helped get facade grants for local businesses to improve storefronts, they found funding for street scape improvements when money was scarce, and they have brought in new businesses to keep the central business corridor strong. To say the least, all of these accomplishments have improved the quality of life along Ridge Ave and I’m of the opinion that it’s only going to get better in the years ahead.

Learn more about Roxborough and the RDC and see what their plans are for the foreseeable future.

Metro Impact builds to suit in Graduate Hospital

 
You guys are probably getting sick of my constant blogging about Graduate Hospital all the time.

The truth is, it’s not hard to keep talking about it. Graduate Hospital (a.k.a. Southwest Center City, South of South, or G-Ho) is always in the news and seems to consistently get positive press. So much so that it inspired my Broker and I to create some short videos highlighting a lot of the area’s positive trends that are taking place as we speak. You can check them out on my YouTube channel. Plus, Graduate Hospital is also one of our office’s prime real estate areas for buyers/sellers/investors/renters, and it’s only a few blocks from where our HQ sits at 21st St & Locust St.

Bucks County builder, Metro Impact Homes, has been a driving force in this neighborhoods recent surge in popularity as well as overall value. What really attracted Metro to this area was the golden rule of real estate: Location, Location, Location. Because Graduate Hospital is in such close proximity to both Center City and University City, it seemed like an easy decision for them. The company has been building here now for years and has some very popular projects to show for it (i.e. 1910 Christian St, etc.), as well as some future ones on the horizon (i.e. Montrose Court, Fitz4, etc.).

Needless to say, if you’re looking for the Center City/University City lifestyle and want to avoid overpaying for it, Graduate Hospital may just be the right place for you.

Reading Terminal Market is getting bigger and better!

As if this place was not awesome enough already, Reading Terminal Market is expanding what is known as their “Eastern End” into multifunctional space.

Here are some highlights of the project:

  • Additional retail space for more successful vendors.
  • A demonstration kitchen for classes and the like.
  • Event space for meetings, parties, etc.
  • Expanded and renovated restrooms.
  • A permanent, museum-esque display of the Market’s history.
  • Estimated completion date: April 2012.

The Reading Terminal Market is an enormous, diverse, urban market in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. From produce, poultry, and baked goods to cheesesteaks and Amish food, RTM has it all.

Learn more about the market here.