Temple University has released an ambitious 10-year strategic plan that will significantly transform its North Philadelphia campus and surrounding neighborhoods. With major investments in housing, green space, research facilities, and streetscape improvements, this plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the local real estate market. The plan guides the university through its 150th anniversary in...
Construction & Development
After nearly a year of uncertainty, a major healthcare landmark in Delaware County may soon return to service. The former Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland Borough has been purchased by new owners who plan to reopen the campus as a modern, “right-sized” hospital—bringing critical medical services back to the community. According to reporting from the Philadelphia Business Journal, New...
Philadelphia could soon see one of the largest school system restructurings in its history. The School District of Philadelphia is preparing a long-term facilities plan that would close schools, modernize aging buildings, and expand academic opportunities across the city. According to reporting by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. is expected to propose a sweeping plan...
A major redevelopment project is officially moving forward in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania. The former Melrose Country Club, a 116-acre property that once served as a golf course, is being transformed into a new mixed-use community called The Enclave at Melrose. This $250 million redevelopment is expected to break ground in February 2026, bringing new housing, healthcare, retail, and community...
Long-term transportation improvements are in the works for one of Chester County’s most heavily traveled corridors. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advancing plans to redesign several interchanges along a 7.5-mile stretch of U.S. Route 30, with the goal of improving traffic flow, reducing congestion, and enhancing overall safety for commuters. Which Areas Will Be...
The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is taking significant steps to address vacant and blighted properties in Northwest Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood. The agency plans to invest $84 million to renovate more than two dozen neglected homes, creating 121 affordable rental units. Project Overview PHA acquired 28 vacant properties in October 2025, including a mix of townhomes, rowhouses,...
Limerick Township officials are evaluating a proposal for a large-scale data center development on 192 acres across from the Philadelphia Premium Outlets. The project, presented by developer MCD 7 LLC, would include eight server buildings, replacing a previously approved warehouse complex. Project Scope and Infrastructure If approved, the proposed data center would: Cover 1.4 million square feet...
PennDOT has announced upcoming public meetings for the U.S. 30 Bypass Reconstruction Project, a major infrastructure initiative that could significantly impact traffic flow, safety, and long-term growth across Chester County and surrounding communities. Upcoming Public Meetings Residents, commuters, and property owners are invited to learn more about the project through two public engagement...
A major step forward has been taken in the transformation of the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Horsham Township. On November 12, township officials unanimously approved a full rezoning of the site—aligning the property with the long-term redevelopment plan for 862 Rise, a large-scale mixed-use community that will bring new housing, offices, retail space, parks, and public amenities to the...
Philadelphia’s 76ers and Comcast Corp. are moving forward with plans to redevelop parts of Center City, signaling major changes for the 1000 block of Market Street. The two companies plan to demolish most of the retail buildings on the south side of the block, stretching from 1000 Market St. to 1024 Market St., with demolition expected to be completed by next summer. (Philadelphia Business...