Cira Centre South
2930 Chestnut Street
Phase: Construction
Planning Strategy:
A vibrant mix of uses on the Annex site is essential. Given that the Annex site has prominence as a gateway to University City, and is bordered by some of the most heavily trafficked routes in Philadelphia, the highest architectural, urban design, and planning standards should be used in development.
Program:
The Post Office Annex development, as presented in a preliminary design by Brandywine Realty Trust (BRT), proposes two mixed-use towers fronting on Walnut and Chestnut Streets, and a 2400-car parking garage with street-level retail in the middle of the block. The Walnut Street Tower will offer 500,000 sf of office space, with Penn leasing 115,000 sf; 12,000 sf of retail and restaurant space; 200,000 sf, 225 room Hotel; and a 125,000 sf, 50 unit condominiums. The Chestnut Street Tower will provide 300,000 sf of apartments and 7,000 sf of possible retail along Chestnut Street. The parking garage will provide 733,000 sf of parking or approximately 2400 spaces with 1600 reserved for the IRS tenants of the Main Post Office, as well as an additional 11,000 sf of retail space.
Total Project Cost:
$520,000,000
Area:
1,888,000 GSF
Completion:
2011
Developer:
Brandywine Realty Trust
Architect(s):
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
Project Manager:
Paul Sehnert, Director, Real Estate Development
University of Pennsylvania,
Facilitates and Real Estate Services
Related Links:
Brandywine Realty Trust
Sasaki Associates, Inc.