1201 Wharton

1201 WHARTON is an adaptive reuse project and expansion of a 100-year-old warehouse, in the Passyunk Square neighborhood. Since September of 2019, Flow has been thoughtfully planning the redevelopment, of this vacant yet beautiful masonry structure. Through careful rehabilitation, sustainable design, and community integration, this structure will be converted into a 12,000 SF mixed use building, housing 10 residential units and 1 commercial space.

PROJECT GOALS

Rehabilitation
This original masonry warehouse is one of the few remaining of its kind. In order to preserve much of its architectural charm, careful rehabilitation will need to be performed, including: 

Repointing of the brick façade
Reuse of original arched openings
Installation of new character windows - complementary to the building's industrial past

Sustainability
One of Flow's underlying missions is to develop each project with the most sustainable design in mind. To make 1201 Wharton Street as sustainable as possible, the following will be implemented:

Re-use of the existing structure
Construction of a green roof to help manage stormwater and reduce heat island effect
Installation of Energy Star-rated appliances, windows, LED lighting, and high efficiency heat and cooling systems

Community Integration
Due to the active participation of its neighbors, Passyunk Square has become one of Philadelphia's most cohesive and beautifully maintained neighborhoods. As the developer and operator of 1201 Wharton Street, Flow will be an active participant in the maintenance and beautification of the neighborhood through implementing the following: 

Green-scaping including planter boxes and a green wall
Exterior lighting to brighten the sidewalks at night
Indoor trash storage for both residential and commercial spaces to keep trash off the street
Security system with cameras surrounding the property

ZONING

1201 Wharton is currently in the zoning and appeals process to qualify for the Green Roof Density Bonus, an initiative that creates more sustainable buildings by incentivizing developers to install green roofs in return for an increase in residential units. The lot size at 1201 Wharton Street is just 400 square feet shy of the minimum Green Roof Density Bonus requirement, but the building itself is nearly 600 square feet greater than the minimum coverage required for a new project using the bonus. When granted, the bonus will allow for 2 additional residential units in the building, bringing the total count from 8 to 10. This project is the quintessential candidate for this variance, as the additional units enable far greater sustainability through making both the green roof and the building preservation feasible.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

From the zoning process, throughout construction, and into the operation of the building, Flow will be an active and engaged participant in the Passyunk Square neighborhood. We want to answer your questions and hear your feedback, in order to create the best possible project. Please fill out the questionnaire below with any questions or suggestions you may have.

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