More On That Luxury High Rise Coming Soon To Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A new luxury high-rise apartment building coming to Doylestown aims to deliver "NY quality" on the inside but maintain "Doylestown friendly" on the outside.

That's according to Arcadia Land Company President Jason Duckworth. His company this week received approval from the Doylestown Borough Council to go forward with the Arcadia at Doylestown project — a 59-unit residential building at N. Main Street and Lacey Avenue.

Patch caught up with Duckworth following Monday's approval to find out some more specifics about the upcoming project.

"We are really excited about the chance to contribute to walkable Doylestown Borough," Duckworth said.

The project will see the demolition of the existing building to create a boutique luxury high rise with various upscale amenities, including a rooftop terrace and a club room. In addition, there will be secure underground parking, a fitness center, and a private dog run, Duckworth explained.

Plus, most units have private outdoor areas.

"An unusually high portion of our units have private outdoor spaces ranging from from large terraces with views of rolling hills to quiet courtyard units with intimate patios," he said.

Of the 59 units, there will be 33 two-bedroom units and 26 one-bedroom units. Estimated rents will be from $2000 to $3000-plus.

Construction on the project will begin in late 2019 or early 2020.

The borough's Zoning Hearing Board in August granted several variances for the project, which then went on for zoning and planning review, followed by the Borough Council approval.

The approval comes with some conditions, however, including height clearance signage by the garage entrances as well as a $16,400 contribution to the shade tree fund. That figure is based on 164 required replacement trees. Three historic street lights must be added along the property frontage.