philadelphia cathedral development overview

Cathedral Development

Space for Cathedral administration, program and support facilities

Improve neighborhood and provide facilities available for community use

Conserve and protect Cathedral building Make facilities available for related Diocese of

PA offices

Site Plan, 2011

Administration area expandable Parking available on site Appropriate relationship of spaces and site

including handicap accessibility Environmentally responsible design Quality construction Cathedral approval rights

Multi-function◦ Retail along Chestnut St.◦ Office space for Cathedral with expansion◦ Residential; likely student housing

Open space included Inviting entrance to Cathedral church and

offices

Concept: Cathedral Development Site Plan

200,000 sq ft building on site ideal for student housing (grad/undergrad)

Student housing rentals 95% occupied in University City

University-driven development moving from southeast to northwest through the 38th/Chestnut area

Approximately 12 new buildings (since 2000) serve students in the area

Among highest rents in Philadelphia

Penn, Drexel and Science center expanding, economically dynamic

Three hospitals in area driving strong economic activity

Project has strong support from local leaders Development adds efficiencies for Cathedral

and Diocese of Pennsylvania

3717-19 Chestnut Street Apartments