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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The Granary
Expected Completion: Fall 2013
Neighborhood: Franklintown
Primary Use: Residences / Retail
Floors: 9
Family Court Building
Expected Completion: Spring 2014
Neighborhood: Center City
Primary Use: Offices / Government services
Floors: 15
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Expansion
Expected Completion: Spring 2014
Neighborhood: University City
Primary Use: Offices / Medical research
Floors: 5
1900 Arch
Expected Completion: Spring 2014
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Primary Use: Residences / Retail
Floors: 14
2400 South
Expected Completion: Spring 2014
Neighborhood: Fitler Square
Primary Use: Residences
Floors: 4
Southstar Lofts
Expected Completion: Spring 2014
Neighborhood: South Philly
Primary Use: Residences
Floors: 7
Temple Science Education & Research Center
Expected Completion: Summer 2014
Neighborhood: Temple University
Primary Use: Offices / Research facilities
Floors: 8
University City Science Center
Expected Completion: Summer 2014
Neighborhood: University City / Powelton
Primary Use: Offices / Medical facilities
Floors: 11
Dilworth Plaza
Expected Completion: Summer 2014
Neighborhood: Center City
Primary Use: Civic space
Schuylkill River Boardwalk
Expected Completion: Summer 2014
Neighborhood: Fitler Square
Primary Use: Civic space
The Grove at Cira Centre South
Expected Completion: Fall 2014
Neighborhood: University City
Primary Use: Student housing
Floors: 30
Wanamaker Plaza, North Tower
Expected Completion: Fall 2014
Neighborhood: Temple University
Primary Use: Student housing
Floors: 14
CHOP Ambulatory Care Center
Expected Completion: Spring 2015
Neighborhood: University City
Primary Use: Medical facilities
Floors: 14
reNewbold
Expected Completion: TBD
Neighborhood: Newbold
Primary Use: Residences
Floors: 3
Mormon Temple
Expected Completion: TBD
Neighborhood: Franklintown
Primary Use: Religious structure
410 at Society Hill
Expected Completion: TBD
Neighborhood: Society Hill
Primary Use: Residences
Floors: 5
Broad Street Armory
Expected Completion: TBD
Neighborhood: South Philly / East Passyunk
Primary Use: Residences
Floors: 6
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