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: 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
Developer name: Bala Plaza 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: Saint Joseph's University Type: Higher Ed
In recent decades, Saint Joseph’s University has nearly doubled its campus footage on Hawk Hill and now stands at an impressive 125 acres, in addition to a graduate health professions hub in University City and a location in Lancaster. Saint Joseph's University is in the midst of a bold, aspirational Campus Master Plan that aims to ultimately create a world-class student experience.
111 Presidential Blvd.

Developer: The Hanover Co. Type: Mixed Use Completion date: TBD
1 Belmont Ave

Developer: Keystone Property Group Type: Mixed Use Completion date: TBD