Aramark to build new global headquarters in Philadelphia
Staff Writer |
Aramark announced a new site for its world headquarters in Philadelphia, Pa. The company plans to relocate to 2400 Market Street in fall of 2018.
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Situated along the Schuylkill River, the existing structure, originally built as a Hudson Motor Car Company plant in the 1920s, will be transformed into a modern, 600,000 square foot, nine-story building with an emphasis on innovation, sustainability and green space.
Aramark will occupy the top five floors and nearly 300,000 square feet as the building’s anchor tenant. Building plans subject to City approval also include featuring the Aramark logo in a similar manner to the company’s iconic sign atop its current 1101 Market Street location.
Aramark’s future global headquarters will occupy five newly constructed floors with sweeping river views and housing approximately 1,200 management and support associates now at 1101 Market Street and 100 Penn Square East.
Plans include designing contemporary, dynamic work spaces to promote collaboration, a state-of-the-art associate dining facility befitting a leading food service company, modern training facilities and a world-class fitness center.
The building will also feature green space with more than 8,000 square feet of outdoor terraces.
Aramark associates will have access to adjoined parking, with shuttle service to nearby public transportation hubs for SEPTA, PATCO and 30th Street Station. The company will begin transitioning people in the fall of 2018 with the move expected to be completed by year-end.
As part of its commitment to its new neighborhood, Aramark also announced today a $100,000 contribution to the Schuylkill River Development Corporation (SRDC) to support the continued transformation along the Schuylkill River Trail and River Banks, an 8-mile corridor between the Fairmount Dam and the Delaware River used heavily for recreation and alternative transportation, such safely biking or walking to work.
While final plans are still under development for 2400 Market Street, the four existing floors will be re-built to accommodate current and potential commercial and retail tenants.
The project also will include a promenade overlooking the Schuylkill River Walk that links Chestnut and Walnut Streets. ■