Philly's skyline has seen some drastic changes over the last 30 years. With the exception of the Comcast Center, the most recent changes have come in the form of low-rise and mid-rise buildings, but that doesn't make them any less significant. After the jump, check out Curbed's map of 17 significant construction projects that are currently underway across the city.
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17 Projects That Will Change Philly in the Next Few Years
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1. The Granary
1901 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Expected Completion: Fall 2013
Neighborhood: Franklintown
Primary Use: Residences / Retail
Floors: 9
2. Family Court Building
1501 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Expected Completion: Spring 2014
Neighborhood: Center City
Primary Use: Offices / Government services
Floors: 15
3. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Expansion
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Expected Completion: Spring 2014
Neighborhood: University City
Primary Use: Offices / Medical research
Floors: 5
4. 1900 Arch
1900 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Expected Completion: Spring 2014
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Primary Use: Residences / Retail
Floors: 14
5. 2400 South
2400 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Expected Completion: Spring 2014
Neighborhood: Fitler Square
Primary Use: Residences
Floors: 4
6. Southstar Lofts
599 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Expected Completion: Spring 2014
Neighborhood: South Philly
Primary Use: Residences
Floors: 7
7. Temple Science Education & Research Center
1900 North 12th Street, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Expected Completion: Summer 2014
Neighborhood: Temple University
Primary Use: Offices / Research facilities
Floors: 8
8. University City Science Center
3737 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Expected Completion: Summer 2014
Neighborhood: University City / Powelton
Primary Use: Offices / Medical facilities
Floors: 11
9. Dilworth Plaza
1 East Penn Square
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Expected Completion: Summer 2014
Neighborhood: Center City
Primary Use: Civic space
10. Schuylkill River Boardwalk
2500 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Expected Completion: Summer 2014
Neighborhood: Fitler Square
Primary Use: Civic space
11. The Grove at Cira Centre South
2999 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Expected Completion: Fall 2014
Neighborhood: University City
Primary Use: Student housing
Floors: 30
12. Wanamaker Plaza, North Tower
1100 West Montgomery Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Expected Completion: Fall 2014
Neighborhood: Temple University
Primary Use: Student housing
Floors: 14
13. CHOP Ambulatory Care Center
3500 Civic Center Boulevard, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Expected Completion: Spring 2015
Neighborhood: University City
Primary Use: Medical facilities
Floors: 14
14. reNewbold
1600 Moore Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Expected Completion: TBD
Neighborhood: Newbold
Primary Use: Residences
Floors: 3
15. Mormon Temple
1701 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Expected Completion: TBD
Neighborhood: Franklintown
Primary Use: Religious structure
16. 410 at Society Hill
410 South Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Expected Completion: TBD
Neighborhood: Society Hill
Primary Use: Residences
Floors: 5
17. Broad Street Armory
1221 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Expected Completion: TBD
Neighborhood: South Philly / East Passyunk
Primary Use: Residences
Floors: 6
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