Cira Centre South is a skyscraper

Skyscraper

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 currently under construction in the University City

University City

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 district of West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia

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, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

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, which is across the Schuylkill River

Schuylkill River

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 from Center City

Center City, Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia. The location of the buildings is between Walnut Street

Walnut Street (Philadelphia)

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 and Chestnut Street

Chestnut Street (Philadelphia)

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 south of 30th Street Station

30th Street Station

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. The structure will consist of two towers, Cira 2 and Cira Centre South. In this project, Cira 2 will likely soar over 600 feet though the official height of both buildings is yet to be announced. Cira Centre South is planned to be completed by 2011-2012.

External links

• Cira Centre South brochure
• Cira Centre South at Emporis.com