Development

The Place to Be and Build

Zoning updates in 2009 and 2012 kicked off a renaissance, transforming City Ave District from auto-oriented thoroughfare to a pedestrian-friendly destination – and developers are taking notice. Street-level stores, open public spaces, and streetscape and traffic improvements are just the beginning. Join us on the Avenue, where development opportunities beckon. City Ave District can help.

The Township of Lower Merion recent updates regarding projects within the City Ave District can be viewed here.

Developer name: Tishman Speyer Type: Mixed Use
Number of Units: 755
1 + 3 BALA: 1.5 million square feet of office space; 227,000 square feet of retail space; 37,840 square feet of restaurant space; 168 hotel rooms; 565 residential units; and structured parking with 4,966 parking spaces
2 BALA:
190 residential units over a parking structure that will also have retail and office space. In addition, the plan include 712,493 square feet of office space, 171,737 square feet of retail and parking.
Completion date or projected completion: Planned
Developer name: Federal Realty Type: Mixed Use
Number of Units: 217
The green light for this development, which introduces 217 residential units and 16,000 square feet of prime retail space, meaningfully enhances the Bala Cynwyd shopping center. This initiative, complemented by rebranding and extensive renovations to the shopping center, represents a total investment by the company of nearly $170 million
555 City Ave

Developer: Robbins Co. Type: Mixed Use Number of Units: 254 Units Completion date: Planned
130 Monument Rd.

Developer: Woodfield Investment Type: Residential Number of Units: 206 Units Completion date: Underway
335 Bala

Developer: Nolen Properties Type: Residential Number of Units: 200 Completion date: Leasing Now
The Delwyn

Developer: Federal Realty Investment Trust Type: Residential Number of Units: 87 Units Completion date: Leasing Now
The Kelly

Developer: Cross Properties Type: Residential Number of Units: 109 Units Completion date: Open
The Mayer

Developer: Cross Properties Type: Mixed Use Number of Units: 83 Units Completion date: 2021
The Elm

Developer: Rock Development Type: Residential Number of Units: 111 Units Completion date: 2022
1 Belmont Ave

Developer: Keystone Property Group Type: Mixed Use Completion date: August 20