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Even more Bart Blatstein-ing in NoLibs; supermarket finally on the way
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Even more Bart Blatstein-ing in NoLibs; supermarket finally on the way
This coming Tuesday, developer Bart Blatstein will break ground on The Shops at Schmidts, the second phase of the Piazza at Schmidts complex he debuted last year off Second Street in Northern Liberties. Half of the 100,000-square-foot space (currently the empty lot where Piazza shoppers enjoy free parking) will be dedicated to a new-look Pathmark grocery store, a two-story destination that'll feature a prepared foods elements and what's being characterized as "a dramatic increase" in local/sustainable products. (Sounds like it'll shape up to be a regional competitor for the Mega Whole Foods that recently debuted in Plymouth Meeting.) A bank, a hardware store and other as-yet-unidentified retailers will also take up residence in the complex; there are also plans for 600 new residential units in three free-standing buildings, with a landscaped courtyard in the middle.
Northern Libertarians have lamented the lack of a proper grocery store for years, so this project, on paper at least, seems to be a major boost for the 'hood.
The Shops at Schmidts is projected to be completed in late 2010.
Blatstein is a repulsive pig.
This is great news for our area!
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