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tjcslamdunk t1_jdx9nje wrote

I just hope there will be more grocery stores, restaurants, bars, corner stores, better public transit etc. with all of these massive new condo buildings. Doesn't seem like commercial business or infrastructure are anywhere close to keeping up with the influx of condos. Also, would be great if they were affordable to average Philadelphians and not just wealthy NYC transplants.

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nowtayneicangetinto t1_jdxdzc6 wrote

It is interesting how despite the rapid growth, there has been very few new grocery stores. The only one I can think of is Riverwards.

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OnionBagMan t1_jdxgb9e wrote

Giant Heirlooms. Riverwards and KCFC(LOL) The Acme is still new to me. A new discount grocer opened on American. Palm Trees and places like Castellino’s have opened. Ten years ago there were a lot less places.

Several building that were given variances also have an empty floor on the bottom waiting for a grocery to fill.

There have also been produce markets that have come and gone as well.

We’ve seen Green Grow, Green Aisle, Parsley and Sage and others come and go. They don’t all make it.

We also have one of the best Asian grocery stores and Cousins.

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pineapple-pumpkin t1_jdzpcf5 wrote

Grocery outlet just opened on American street. But that's a discount place, so I don't know if "luxury condo" dwellers will shop there.

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just_start_doing_it t1_je4pfd5 wrote

Apparently the grocery business is partially challenging in Philly because of the Tex structure. If that is true seems like and easy win for the new mayor

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baldude69 t1_je0xjc6 wrote

Not super local, but the Lidl on Aramingo is new. Also the Target on 5th, although their grocery selection isn't that great

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King_Arber t1_jdye0jx wrote

New Sprouts nearby at Spring Garden and Delaware

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baldude69 t1_je0xp04 wrote

.. I know nothing of this. Is it open?

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King_Arber t1_je0z1fd wrote

Not yet but being built. I’m a dork and actually excited about it. Glad they’re doing something with the vacent lots on the Delaware!

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The_Prince1513 t1_je1xtec wrote

I agree. The huge commercial adaptive reuse of the 1400 n. howard warehouse is now soliciting for tenants (not sure if the mini-golf bar thing is still going forward) - It would be amazing if a giant heirloom or a trader joes could go in there.

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Dryheavemorning OP t1_jeay5l1 wrote

Mini golf is definitely not going to be there, they pulled out. Only confirmed tenant right now is a daycare, which I'm actually pretty excited about with a newborn.

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