Bart Blatstein's South Philly Projects

Blatstein officially buys South Broad and Washington corner for big development

A lawsuit has been settled with the former owner of the property, allowing the developer to pursue his 195,000-square-foot mixed-use project for the site.

Timeline: Blatstein's Broad and Washington Project

Here's a helpful timeline of nearly every major development regarding the project that's happened this year. Just remember—this project has been two years in the making and includes a 32-story tower and a European-style retail village.

Blatstein's S. Broad Project Stalls with ZBA

Bart Blatstein couldn't quite manage to clear the last hurdle for his proposed project at South Broad and Washington Avenue. At yesterday's zoning meeting the appeal committee said they needed more time to make a decision.

Design Advocacy Group's Open Letter to Blatstein

In a commentary article, the organization states numerous areas where developer Bart Blatstein could improve his two proposed mega-projects in South Philly. As they stand, the designs are "outdated," "stunningly overbuilt," and "weird."

Blatstein Mega-Project Design Still Needs Work

The Civic Design Review committee told developer Bart Blatstein that his design proposal was "perfunctory" at best and suggested he go back to the drawing board.

Blatstein Reveals Updates to South Broad Project

New renderings released ahead of a design meeting with the city reveal a skinnier tower and a new entrance to the upper retail village. Will it be enough to move the project forward?

Design Committee Shelves Blatstein Mega-Project

At a five-hour-long meeting, the Civic Design Review voted for three out of five projects to resubmit their design proposals at a later date.

Bart Blatstein Blasts Critiques of Waterfront Development

New Renderings Show Just How Huge Blatstein's South Broad Project Really Is

Petition Calls to Halt Bart Blatstein's Waterfront Development

Blatstein Seeks Zoning Variance for South Broad Megaproject