Ryan Lohbauer
@ryanlohbauer.bsky.social
Architect. Urbanist. Zoning, land development, and multifamily specialist. I love all cities but none more than Philadelphia. Philly-based, but often in Korea.
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Ryan Lohbauer
@ryanlohbauer.bsky.social
· Oct 26
I'm really proud of the way this Stanev Potts project at 23rd and Manning in Center City Philadelphia turned out. Though small, it touches on a lot of issues very important to me in architecture and development.
In jersey today for family stuff. Quick Riverline appreciation post
October 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In jersey today for family stuff. Quick Riverline appreciation post
Retail has been in freefall at Broad and Snyder over the last three years. Hoping this signals a turnaround.
South Philly food coop is fantastic, but a larger format grocery like this has been a huge missing piece for the neighborhood's walkability. Awesome to see this coverage in the inquirer.
South Philly food coop is fantastic, but a larger format grocery like this has been a huge missing piece for the neighborhood's walkability. Awesome to see this coverage in the inquirer.
“When the South Philly grocer opens, it will mark Met Fresh’s first location outside the New York City area”
www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
A vacant South Philly Walgreens is set to become a supermarket
The New York-based chain is on track to open the Broad Street store by early 2026. Plans include a pharmacy, a deli counter, a fresh produce department, and free home delivery for local seniors.
www.inquirer.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Retail has been in freefall at Broad and Snyder over the last three years. Hoping this signals a turnaround.
South Philly food coop is fantastic, but a larger format grocery like this has been a huge missing piece for the neighborhood's walkability. Awesome to see this coverage in the inquirer.
South Philly food coop is fantastic, but a larger format grocery like this has been a huge missing piece for the neighborhood's walkability. Awesome to see this coverage in the inquirer.
I’m suddenly understanding NIMBYs.
October 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I’m suddenly understanding NIMBYs.
October 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Once again, the three most important things about urban housing: acoustics, acoustic, acoustics.
The longer your commute, the more likely you are to have insomnia.
Scientists Expose How Housing and Commutes Steal Sleep
City living’s hidden cost: long commutes and small homes are quietly stealing your sleep.
scitechdaily.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Once again, the three most important things about urban housing: acoustics, acoustic, acoustics.
I thought I wouldn't enjoy Veritasium's story of the Citicorp Tower in NYC *almost* falling over. It's a story they teach in architecture school, and I heard it the first time in the 2000s in undergrad. But it's really worth watching - tons of detail I never knew.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q56P...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q56P...
How a Student's Question Saved This NYC Skyscraper
YouTube video by Veritasium
www.youtube.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I thought I wouldn't enjoy Veritasium's story of the Citicorp Tower in NYC *almost* falling over. It's a story they teach in architecture school, and I heard it the first time in the 2000s in undergrad. But it's really worth watching - tons of detail I never knew.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q56P...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q56P...
Industrial windows go so well with monotone ornament.
September 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Industrial windows go so well with monotone ornament.
Reposted by Ryan Lohbauer
Mayor of Paris: "Our streets are gradually being reintroduced to residents, new trees are being planted, and walks are being made easier and safer."
Notre ville change ! Nos rues sont peu à peu rendues aux habitants, de nouveaux arbres sont plantés et les promenades facilitées et sécurisées.
C'est le cas de la rue Chaptal dans le 9e ou celle du Docteur-Lecène dans le 13e !
C'est le cas de la rue Chaptal dans le 9e ou celle du Docteur-Lecène dans le 13e !
September 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Mayor of Paris: "Our streets are gradually being reintroduced to residents, new trees are being planted, and walks are being made easier and safer."
Reposted by Ryan Lohbauer
Harry Fenton, himself an advocate for bike safety in Philadelphia, was killed by a speeding hit & run driver while biking through Fairmount Park: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
Fairmount Park is tragically decades overdue for safety improvements for people biking and walking.
Fairmount Park is tragically decades overdue for safety improvements for people biking and walking.
Bicyclist killed after being hit by car in West Philadelphia; suspect sought
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who killed a bicyclist in West Philly on Tuesday morning.
www.cbsnews.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Harry Fenton, himself an advocate for bike safety in Philadelphia, was killed by a speeding hit & run driver while biking through Fairmount Park: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
Fairmount Park is tragically decades overdue for safety improvements for people biking and walking.
Fairmount Park is tragically decades overdue for safety improvements for people biking and walking.
Not a repost. HR 48 for Schwarber!
August 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Not a repost. HR 48 for Schwarber!
2nd Schwarber home run of the game!
August 29, 2025 at 12:03 AM
2nd Schwarber home run of the game!
For the past two years I've worked in the PA suburbs on new housing. Michaelle Bond's interview with homebuilder Andrew Kaye is spot on. www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
A home builder explains why Pennsylvania is an expensive place to build
Builder Andrew Kaye, who represents Pennsylvania at the National Association of Home Builders, talks tariffs, regulation, land use, construction costs, affordability, and his hopes for the future.
www.inquirer.com
August 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
For the past two years I've worked in the PA suburbs on new housing. Michaelle Bond's interview with homebuilder Andrew Kaye is spot on. www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
Some fun lakefront tourism architecture in Gyeongju, South Korea.
July 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Some fun lakefront tourism architecture in Gyeongju, South Korea.
Philly’s little strip of lawlessness known as the Broad Street median.
May 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Philly’s little strip of lawlessness known as the Broad Street median.
A perk to living where I do in deep south Philly: anytime the Phillies do something great, you can faintly hear the stadium roar if the windows are open.
April 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A perk to living where I do in deep south Philly: anytime the Phillies do something great, you can faintly hear the stadium roar if the windows are open.
Stavros Halkias said something similar on his podcast recently that's been bouncing around my head ever since: People generally undervalue the importance of just having a good time.
April 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Stavros Halkias said something similar on his podcast recently that's been bouncing around my head ever since: People generally undervalue the importance of just having a good time.
Massive northbound delays on SEPTA B1. Overheard someone saying he’s been waiting since 6:55, over half an hour ago. No explanations on the platform or the website.
April 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Massive northbound delays on SEPTA B1. Overheard someone saying he’s been waiting since 6:55, over half an hour ago. No explanations on the platform or the website.
Just putting it out there: I’m guessing official recession by July.
April 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Just putting it out there: I’m guessing official recession by July.
Opening night. Go Phils.
April 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Opening night. Go Phils.
E.A.Wright Bank Note Building, seen from the tracks of SEPTA’s North Broad station. Built 1914 by William Steele & Sons.
April 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
E.A.Wright Bank Note Building, seen from the tracks of SEPTA’s North Broad station. Built 1914 by William Steele & Sons.
Here at Wanamakers for the end of the Macy’s chapter.
March 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Here at Wanamakers for the end of the Macy’s chapter.
Yesterday my B1 train home (BSL, but I’m trying to be good about the new naming) was stopped for about 15 minutes because someone had dropped a basketball on the tracks.
March 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Yesterday my B1 train home (BSL, but I’m trying to be good about the new naming) was stopped for about 15 minutes because someone had dropped a basketball on the tracks.