Baltimore Ave. Community Corridor Design Study

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Baltimore AvenueCommunity CorridorDesign Study

July 2010 Project Number 2009-30

4900-5200 Baltimore Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143

Conceptual Design forCorridor Revitalization

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Prepared forCedar Park Neighbors Associationc/o Calvary Community Center4740 Baltimore AvenuePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19143Maureen Tate, Board Member

Prepared byVolunteers of theCommunity Design CollaborativeDavid Hincher, AIA, Registered ArchitectRoland Noreika, AIA, Registered ArchitectDaniel Sullivan, Intern ArchitectIsaac Kwon, PlannerAllen Guenthner, Landscape Architectural DesignerNicole Levari, Civil EngineerChi Nguyen, Mechanical Engineer/Cost Estimator

Baltimore AvenueCommunity CorridorDesign Study

July 2010 Project Number 2009-30

4900-5200 Baltimore Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143

Conceptual Design forCorridor Revitalization

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Products

Project Location

Neighborhood Context

Existing Conditions

• Plans and Block Elevations• Zoning Overview

Conceptual Design

• Community Workshop Results• Proposed Overall Master Plan Drawings• Proposed Overall Master Plan Narrative• Proposed Design Recommendations• Proposed Renderings• Proposed Phasing• Opinion of Probable Cost

Description of Services

Value of Services Donated

Letter of Agreement

Client Application

Suggested Resources

Design Guidelines for Commercial Facade Improvements, TheCity of Philadelphia, Philadelphia City Planning Commission forthe Department of Commerce, 2003,

http://www.philaplanning.org/plans/designguide.pdf.(provided to the client)



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Introduction

The Cedar Park Neighbors Association (CPNA), in West Philadelphia, was awarded a service grant from theCommunity Design Collaborative (Collaborative) to make recommendations for the redevelopment of the blocksalong Baltimore Avenue within the Cedar Park neighborhood boundary. The Collaborative has assisted withdeveloping a comprehensive plan for the 4900 through 5100 blocks of Baltimore Avenue, which will restore asense of continuity and economic vitality between two strategic pedestrian commercial corridors – the lowerportion of Baltimore Avenue and 52nd Street. The neighborhood is comprised of attached and semi-detachedhouses and commercial buildings that were built between 1895 and 1920. The neighborhood has experiencedmany economic changes and some sections of the 4900 through 5100 Baltimore Avenue blocks are currentlyunderutilized or lie vacant for both buildings and lots.

Community involvement was paramount in the design process and thus several meetings with individuals andcommunity groups were scheduled. With the help of the Collaborative, questionnaires were developed anddistributed by members of CPNA and volunteers from the Collaborative team facilitated discussions with com-munity neighbors. After the community conversations, the Collaborative team members compiled the question-naire results and developed recommendations. These recommendations included expanding the scope of theproject to include a “Greenway” along 51st Street, connecting the Baltimore Avenue area with city parks to thenorth (Malcolm X) and south (Kingsessing). From these community discussions, the following “VisioningBaltimore Avenue” mission statement and goals were developed:

Mission Statement:

The Baltimore Avenue corridor should address the needs and improve the quality of life for the adjacent blocksand do so in a way that maintains the character of the corridor.

Goals for the Corridor:

· Accommodate the community desires for infill projects· Maintain the character and scale of the neighborhood· Improve safety and comfort within pedestrian corridors· Restore and improve existing storefronts and facades· Connect with 52nd Street business corridor and transportation hubs at 49th and 52nd Streets· Let street improvements create an identity for the corridor· Address need for traffic calming at intersections· Provide opportunities for community activities· Engage the larger community, beyond the immediate blocks

The design team’s recommendations include the following:· Improve the streetscape by adding trees along Baltimore Avenue and Whitby (Between 51st

Street and 52nd Street), adding benches, trash receptacles, bus shelters and bicycle bollards,widening the Whitby Avenue block between 51st Street and 52nd Street to accommodate angular parking,as well as increasing sidewalks with green space at the street corners and improving the sidewalksurfaces along Baltimore Avenue.



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· Improve and refurbish existing building facades.· Construct new commercial and residential buildings.· Create/improve civic-oriented space.

In general, the recommendations are a response to the desires of the people living in the neighborhood. Thefocus is to upgrade the architectural and landscaped elements to improve the quality of living in this area and togive the community a greater sense of security, both physically and economically.

Baltimore Avenue Corridor

Parks and the greening of the street are an important part of the revitalization of the street. The BaltimoreAvenue study includes refurbishment of the streetscape with the addition of trees periodically along the corridor,consistent sidewalk material treatment, expansion of the street corner sidewalk for safer pedestrian crossing(also giving better definition to the parallel parking spaces), addition of benches and trash receptacles inselected areas, transit shelters, street signage/graphics, public art and bicycle bollards. Baltimore Avenuestreetscape improvements will create a sense of identity and cohesiveness to the corridor, while maintaining adistinct and eclectic character to individual buildings. The study also recommends closing certain streets forbetter use of civic space (such as at the eastern edge of Cedar Park and in front of the Firehouse building at 50th

Street), introducing a green median down Whitby Avenue for safer pedestrian crossing and storm water mitiga-tion, and adding open plaza space at the confluence of Malcolm Street, 51st Street, and Baltimore Avenue.

Due to the general condition of the buildings on the corridor, recommendations have been made to upgradefacades of selected viable buildings, rebuild and fill-in building shells that are structurally sound, and constructnew buildings where designated. The building types to be focused on would be residential, commercial/retailand civic-oriented facilities.

51st Street Green Corridor

The 51st Street Green Corridor is suggested to connect the Baltimore Avenue Corridor with Kingsessing Park (51st

& Kingsessing) to the south and Malcolm X Park (51st & Larchwood) to the north. The proposal would entailrenovating an existing pedestrian bridge over the commuter rail tracks to the north of Kingsessing Park.



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Organization: Housing and Community DevelopmentFacility Type: Commercial Corridor

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NeighborhoodContext

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ZoningZoningZoningZoningZoningOverviewOverviewOverviewOverviewOverview

ExistingConditions

Baltimore Avenue (between 49th Street and 52nd Street)

The area of the zoning evaluation on Baltimore Avenue is between 49th Street to the east, 52nd Street to the westand one city block to the north and the south of Baltimore Avenue. The review is based upon the City ofPhiladelphia Zoning Code and the International Building Code (2009). This region is a residential district withdesignated commercially zoned properties interspersed throughout or together to form commercial strips.

The area currently has three property types which are zoned as:· C2 (Commercial): Red in color – Buildings for sale of merchandise in retail.1 (All of the properties

except as noted below.)· R5 (Residential): Light tan in color – Single Family Residential.2 (6 properties along Baltimore Avenue

and the Church at the corner of 50th Street and Baltimore Avenue).· R10 (Residential): Dark tan in color – Single to Multi-Family Residential.3 (The triangular shaped prop

erty bound by 52nd Street, Whitby Avenue and Baltimore Avenue; and properties along Whitby Avebetween 52nd Street and Baltimore Avenue).

· REC (Recreational): Dark green in color – Park without parking lot. (Cedar Park between 49th Street and50th Street along Baltimore Avenue).

In addition to these areas, an adjacent area is zoned G2 (General Industrial)4. This is a point of information, butnone of the property in the area of evaluation is zoned as such. On adjacent streets, there are blocks contain-ing R-5, R-10 and C-2 properties; all grouped together and not being mixed.



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The limitations of each zone are as follows:1. C2:

a. Occupied Area: 75% or less on intermediate lots and 80% or less on corner lots to be used forbuilding.

b. Building Set-back line: None required.c. Side yards and courts: minimum 5’ width.d. Open court between wings of same building: minimum 12’ width.e. Where an Inner Court occurs: The least dimension shall be 8 feet. Minimum area 100 square

feet. Courts of less than 300 square feet shall not be permitted for any building used fordwelling purposes (except for a vent shaft).

f. Rear yard: Where used for commercial purposes and/or containing less than three families,rear yard depth to be a minimum depth of not less than 10% of the lot depth, but in no caseless than 8 feet. Buildings containing three or more families shall have a rear yard with aminimum depth of 9 feet with a minimum rear yard area of 344 square feet, plus an additional100 square feet in area for each additional family.

g. Height limitations: Maximum height of dwelling units above street / grade level is 35 feet andno more than 3 stories. Maximum height of non-residential buildings to be 35 feet (except 1additional foot can be added for each additional foot the building is set back up to a maximumheight of 60 feet).

2. R5: Single family residential only.a. Minimum lot width: 25’b. Minimum lot Area: 2,259 SFc. Minimum (%) open area: 50%d. Set back line / front yard: 8’ minimum depth.e. Side Yard minimum width: 02

f. Rear Yard depth: 20’g. Building Height limitation: 35’h. Maximum number of stories: 3 stories

3. R10:a. Minimum lot width: 16’b. Minimum Lot Area: 1,440 SFc. Minimum (%) open area: 30%; 20% on corner lots.d. Set back line / front yard: 05

e. Side Yard minimum width: 5’5

f. Rear Yard Depth: 144 SFg. Building height limitation: 35’h. Maximum number of stories: 3 stories

In general, on any one parcel, residential units cannot be mixed into nor pose as ‘C-2’ properties. The commer-cial properties can only contain what is listed in the Zoning Code. This could be changed with a variance giventhrough the Zoning Board hearing process. However, as indicated by the nature of how each property is zoned,overall in one given block there can be a mix of individual ‘C-2’ and ‘R-5’ properties.


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To change the zoning of any one or group of existing lots, Zoning Board review and approvals can be applied for.In reviewing the Zoning Codes, there is no “mixed use” or combination business with dwelling units above thatoccurs in these zoning types.

Height limitations, in general are to remain at 35’ for all listed zoning types. The heights can be increasedproportionally in C-2 properties dependent upon the setback from the property line and this property contains nodwelling units.6

———————————Footnotes:1 – Chapter 14-300 Commercial Districts, 14-303 “C-2” Commercial districts

a. Completely enclosed building.b. Retail without certification are sale of antiques, art goods and artists’ supplies, automobiles

and automobile parts (excluding installation), bakery goods, bicycles, motorcycles, boats, farmequipment, confectionary goods, cosmetics, department store merchandise, . . . . . 14-303, (2)(b). Barber, Beauty salons, bicycle rental, costume and clothing rental . . . . . . Blueprinting,duplicating not to exceed 1,500 gsf. Business and professional offices or agency, financialinstitution, school. . . . . . Farmers markets, Funeral Parlors, Hand laundry (not to exceed 1,500SF), Instruction in Music, art or sciences, Laboratories (not to exceed 1,500 SF), Personalservice or treatment of patients, post offices, printing and publishing., private open air parkinglot. . . . . .Restaurant. . . . . .

c. Retail with certification, can contain amusement arcades, athletic and drill hall, automobilerepair. . . .bath house and indoor swimming pool, Billiard, pool and bowling. . . . .

2 – Chapter 14-205 – Chart: R5 Single Family Residential: Multiple-family not permitted; Residential to Non-Residential uses permitted.

Residential related uses shall include with restrictions3 – Chapter 14-205 – Chart: R10 Single to Multi-family4 - Chapter 14-506 G-2 Industrial District.5 – Chapter 14-205 Chart R-10.6 – Chapter 14-303 (5) (b).



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Façade and Streetscape Improvement ProjectsThe purpose of the recommended façade and streetscape improvements is to make the corridor more walkableand inviting. Pedestrian-oriented streetscape improvements, such as trees, benches, bus shelters, and bump-outs are recommended throughout the length of the study area. Various façade improvements, such as aw-nings, signage, and see-through security grills are recommended for property/business owners.

Total Estimated Construction Cost: See opinion of probable costPotential Funding Sources: Philadelphia Commerce Department, The Merchants Fund, Private

Foundations

Affordable Senior Housing (Southeast corner of 51st and Baltimore)Funded primarily through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, this development will make available 20-25 units of efficiencies and one-bedrooms to persons at least 62 years of age. Maximum housing income levelsfor these projects is typically 50% of the Area Median Income, or $31,000 for a family of two (2010 figures forthe Philadelphia Metropolitan Area). Maximum rent levels under state guidelines are $681 for efficiency unitsand $729 for one-bedroom units.

In order to contribute to the street life on Baltimore Avenue and to provide retail goods and/or services, a groundfloor retail pad is recommended for the corner of 51st and Baltimore.

Total Estimated Construction Cost: $7 million to $8 millionTotal Building Size: 25,000 – 30,000 SFNumber of Units: 20-25Potential Funding Sources: Low Income Housing Tax Credits Equity Investment, PennHOMES

Program (PA Housing Finance Agency), Philadelphia Housing TrustFund, HOME/CDBG Funds, Federal Home Loan Bank, Private Founda-tions, Permanent Mortgage

Community Arts Center (Northeast corner of 51st and Baltimore)The Community Arts Center could be used as a creative destination in the neighborhood and become a center ofactivity like the Calvary Center at 48th and Baltimore Avenue. The center can be treated as a stabilizing influ-ence in the neighborhood as it would be open for activities during longer hours. This could include amenitiessuch as a coffee shop/restaurant, art gallery and a performance space that could include various neighborhoodactivities. This would also include studio rental spaces above the street level, which would provide an economicfoundation for the operation of this civic-minded facility. This center could also be used as a community meetingspace complementing the adjacent church spaces in the neighborhood.

The Community Arts Center could be modeled on that of ABCD Neighborhood Arts Center of South Boston or theNeighborhood House in Columbus Ohio where various arts and cultural programs occur for all ages.

Total Estimated Construction Cost: $6 million to $7 millionTotal Building Size: 20,000 SFPotential Funding Sources: Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (State), Private Founda-

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Affordable New Construction – HomeownershipThese infill units will be marketed to first-time homebuyers whose families earn less than 80% of the AreaMedian Income. Currently, a family of four can earn up to $62,250 a year and qualify to purchase these homes(2010 figures for the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area).

Total Estimated Construction Cost: $700,000 to $1.1 millionNumber of Units: 5 three-bedroom homes (~1,600 SF each)Potential Funding Sources: HOME/CDBG Funds, Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund, Federal Home

Loan Bank, Private Foundations, Permanent Mortgage (HomebuyerLoans)

Market Rate New Construction – HomeownershipThese homes will be marketed as market rate homes developed without any public subsidies.

Total Estimated Construction Cost: $900,000 to $1.5 millionNumber of Units: 6 four-bedroom homes (~2,000 SF each)Potential Funding Sources: Permanent Mortgage (Homebuyer Loans)

Affordable Major Rehab – HomeownershipThese severely distressed homes will undergo complete renovations and sold to first-time homebuyers whosefamilies earn less than 80% of the Area Median Income. Currently, a family of four can earn up to $62,250 ayear and qualify to purchase these homes (2010 figures for the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area).

Total Estimated Construction Cost: $130,000 to $150,000 per unitNumber of Units: As requiredPotential Funding Sources: Homeownership Rehab Program (PHDC/City of Philadelphia), Phila

delphia Housing Trust Fund, HOME/CDBG Funds, Federal Home LoanBank, Private Foundations, Permanent Mortgage

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Plants and Flowers

Place plants and flowers in front of the store as a cost effective way to improve the look of a building. If a store carries flowers for sale, they should be displayed on the sidewalk or toward the front of the store where they can be visible through the window.

Security Grilles

Use open grilles that allow pedestrians to browse after hours and keep the street more vibrant at night. Grilles can be installed in various positions: outside a window, inside a window, or behind the window displays.

Windows

Use large windows that provide the maximum amount of visibility. Clear visibility from the street increases the shopper’s likelihood of entering an unfamiliar store. Signs and posters attached to the window should be kept to a bare minimum. The glass should be cleaned on a regular basis.



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The Community Design Collaborative's products are intendedto provide visual concepts and to assist in project design andplanning. All drawings are limited to conceptual design andare neither intended nor may be used for construction.Neither the Community Design Collaborative nor the projectvolunteers assume responsibility or liability for the technicalaccuracy of drawings or for any unauthorized use.

DATE: June 2010

BALTIMORE AVENUE COMMUNITY CORRIDOR DESIGN STUDY

PROPOSED WALK MATERIALSSCALE: 1128" = 1'-0"

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PROPOSED SITE AMENITIESSCALE: 1128" = 1'-0"

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PROPOSED SIGNAGE AND PLANTINGSCALE: 1128" = 1'-0"

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Early Phase 1 activities include:· Streetscape improvements (level 1)· Benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, and trees

Phase 2 activities include:· Façade improvements· Streetscape improvements (level 2)· Sidewalks, curb, street paving and striping, bus shelters, corridor identity signage, lighting enhance

ment, and pedestrian crosswalks

Intermediate Phase 3 activities include:· Affordable Major Rehab – Homeownership· Affordable New Construction – Homeownership

Later Phase 4 activities include:· Youth Recreation Center/Community Center/Arts Center· Affordable Senior Housing (Southeast corner of 51st and Baltimore)· Market Rate New Construction – Homeownership


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Building Façade Improvements

Commercial Building Façade Improvement - Single story unit - 5 units totalNew storefront window, assume 10'x6' 60 SF 40.00 56.00 2,400 3,360Façade treatment (i.e. patching, resurfacing, repainting) 180 SF 10.00 14.00 1,800 2,520Exterior door, single glass storefront 1 EA 3,000.00 4,184.00 3,000 4,184Commercial building signage 1 EA 1,000.00 1,395.00 1,000 1,395Awning 1 EA 1,200.00 1,674.00 1,200 1,674Architectural security screen, assume 10'x15' 150 SF 65.00 91.00 9,750 13,650

Subtotal Façade Improvement for Single Story Commercial Unit 180 SF 106.39 148.79 19,150 26,783

Commercial Building Façade Improvement - Multi-story unit - 11 units totalNew storefront window, assume 10'x6' 60 SF 40.00 56.00 2,400 3,360Façade treatment (i.e. patching, resurfacing, repainting) 450 SF 10.00 14.00 4,500 6,300Exterior door, single glass storefront 1 EA 3,000.00 4,184.00 3,000 4,184Commercial building signage 1 EA 1,000.00 1,395.00 1,000 1,395Awning 1 EA 1,200.00 1,674.00 1,200 1,674Architectural security screen, assume 10'x15' 150 SF 65.00 91.00 9,750 13,650

Subtotal Façade Improvement for Multi-Story Commercial Unit 450 SF 48.56 67.92 21,850 30,563

Residential Building Façade Improvement - Grade 1 - 9 units totalMajor facade treatment including reframing door and window, reapplying building veneer (i.e. brick), and painting for typical 2-story residential building 360 SF 25.00 35.00 9,000 12,600


Residential Building Façade Improvement - Grade 2 - 9 units totalMinor façade treatment including paint and patch to match existing for typical 2-story residential building 360 SF 15.00 21.00 5,400 7,560


SUBTOTAL FAÇADE TREATMENT Façade Area Total Unit Unit Cost SubtotalSingle story commercial building façade

treatment 180 SF 5 148.79 133,915Multi-story commercial building façade

treatment 450 SF 11 67.92 336,193Grade 1 residential building façade improvement

360 SF 9 35.00 113,400Grade 2 residential building façade improvement

360 SF 9 21.00 68,040

TOTAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS 12,330 SF 52.84 651,548

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Streetscape ImprovementsBaltimore Avenue

Site Demolition and PreparationTemporary Fencing and Traffic Control 1 LS 10,000.00 13,947.00 10,000 13,947Tree Removal, allow 10 EA 375.00 523.00 3,750 5,230Miscellaneous Removals including trash receptacles, street poles, etc. 1 LS 5,000.00 6,973.00 5,000 6,973Remove Existing Curb 10,500 LF 6.00 8.00 63,000 84,000Remove Existing Sidewalk 130,000 SF 10.00 14.00 1,300,000 1,820,000Fine Grading for Sidewalk 150,000 SF 0.25 0.35 37,500 52,300

Site DevelopmentPrecast Concrete Curb 11,200 LF 25.00 35.00 280,000 392,000Concrete Sidewalk Paving, 6" thick 150,000 SF 12.00 17.00 1,800,000 2,550,000

Site FurnishingsBench 6 EA 1,500.00 2,092.00 9,000 12,552Trash Receptacle 16 EA 1,250.00 1,743.00 20,000 27,888Bicycle Rack 23 EA 1,000.00 1,395.00 23,000 32,085Bus shelter 8 EA 5,000.00 6,973.00 40,000 55,784Corridor Signage including post and foundation 23 EA 500.00 697.00 11,500 16,031Pedestrian Crosswalk - Painting 16,600 SF 1.00 1.39 16,600 23,151

LandscapingImported Topsoil, allow 1,000 CY 60.00 84.00 60,000 84,000Trees 80 EA 1,500.00 2,092.00 120,000 167,360Ground Cover 50,000 SF 4.00 6.00 200,000 300,000Planter box @ intersections, assume 20 EA 500.00 697.00 10,000 13,940

LightingLighting Enhancement 1 LS 10,000.00 13,947.00 10,000 13,947

TOTAL STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT 200,000 SF 20.10 28.36 4,019,350 5,671,188

Additional Cost for Different Sidewalk Paving OptionsGranite paving 150,000 SF 53.00 74.00 7,950,000 11,100,000Permeable concrete paving 150,000 SF 18.00 25.00 2,700,000 3,750,000

Additional Cost to Bioswales in lieu of Planting StripBioswales, extra cost 50,000 8.00 11.00 400,000 550,000

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MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGSite Clearing

Site clearing at vacant lots 2,000 SF 1.00 1.39 2,000 2,789

New ConstructionFour-bedroom housing, approximate 2,000 SF gross area, minimum 2,000 SF 55.00 77.00 110,000 154,000Four-bedroom housing, approximate 2,000 SF gross area, maximum 2,000 SF 90.00 126.00 180,000 252,000

SUBTOTAL MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING Gross Area Total Unit Unit Cost Subtotal

Residential Building, minimum 2,000 SF 6 78.39 940,736Residential Building, maximum 2,000 SF 6 127.39 1,528,736

TOTAL MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Minimum 10,000 SF 78.39 940,736Maximum 10,000 SF 127.39 1,528,736

NEW 2-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDINGSite Clearing


New Construction2-story new commercial building, approximate 15,000 SF, minimum 15,000 SF 200.00 279.00 3,000,000 4,185,0002-story new commercial building, approximate 15,000 SF, maximum 15,000 SF 250.00 349.00 3,750,000 5,235,000

SUBTOTAL 2-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING Gross Area Total Unit Unit Cost Subtotal

2-story commercial, minimum 15,000 SF 1 279.70 4,195,4602-story commerical maximum 15,000 SF 1 349.70 5,245,460

TOTAL 2-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDINGMinimum 75,000 SF 279.70 4,195,460Maximum 75,000 SF 349.70 5,245,460

NEW 3-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDINGSite Clearing


New Construction3-story new commercial building, approximate 25,000 SF, minimum 25,000 SF 200.00 279.00 5,000,000 6,975,0003-story new commercial building, approximate 25,000 SF, maximum 25,000 SF 250.00 349.00 6,250,000 8,725,000

SUBTOTAL 2-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING Gross Area Total Unit Unit Cost Subtotal

3-story commercial, minimum 25,000 SF 1 279.42 6,985,4603-story commerical maximum 25,000 SF 1 349.42 8,735,460

TOTAL 3-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDINGMinimum 125,000 SF 279.42 6,985,460Maximum 125,000 SF 349.42 8,735,460

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Descriptionof Services

July 2010

VOLUNTEER PROFESSION HOURS RATE* VALUEDavid Hincher, AIA Sr. Registered Architect 80 $150 $12,000Roland Noreika, AIA Sr. Registered Architect 30 $120 $3,600Daniel Sullivan Intern Architect 50 $65 $3,250Isaac Kwon Planner 40 $96 $3,840Allen Guenthner Landscape Arch. Designer 130 $80 $10,400Nicole Levari Civil Engineer 48 $80 $3,840Chi Nguyen Mech. Engineer/Cost Est. 32 $90 $2,880STAFFHeidi Segall Levy, AIA, Project Manager Senior Architect 50 $100 $5,000

TOTAL VALUE OF DESIGN SERVICES $44,810

* Billable Hourly Rates in the Philadelphia area for 2008

Principal ($125 to $220)Senior Architect/Designer ($100 to $135)Architect/Designer ($70 to $90)Intern Architect/Designer ($50 to $65)Senior Landscape Architectural Designer ($100 to $135)Landscape Architectural Designer ($70 to $90)Intern Landscape Architectural Designer ($50 to $65)Planner ($90 to $115)Historic Preservationist ($90 to $115)Engineer ($100 -$150)Cost Estimator ($100 to $135)Senior Interior Designer ($90 to $135)Interior Designer ($50 to $80)

Value of ServicesCalculation Sheet

Baltimore Avenue Community Corridor Design StudyConceptual Design for Corridor Revitalization2009-30

Billable hourly rates are based on the 2005 American Institute of Architects Compensation Report and a survey of a representative sample of local design professionals. Revised in January 2008.

Documents

Baltimore Ave. Community Corridor Design Study