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emple University has acquired Terra Hall on South Broad Street, the largest building sold in the University of the Arts' bankruptcy sale to date. The $18 million purchase will house Temple University Center City, offering adult learning and enrichment programs. This is one of three buildings awarded to the highest bidder in Delaware's U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

    Quadro Bay LLC purchased the Arts Bank on South Broad for $2.71 million, with plans to potentially develop the ground space into a commercial project with residential units above. The Curtis Institute of Music acquired the Art Alliance building in Rittenhouse for $7.6 million, intending to use it for music-related activities and administrative needs.

    Multimillion-dollar bids have been submitted for several remaining buildings, including Juniper Hall ($11.6 million), Spruce Hall ($7 million), and Hamilton Hall/Furness Hall/Anderson Hall (combined $12 million/$8.5 million). Dwight City Group, a New York-based commercial real estate company, has placed leading bids for these properties, proposing various uses such as a cafe restaurant, gallery, luxury apartments, and residential spaces.

    Court hearings to potentially approve sales are scheduled this month, but the exact plans for the buildings remain unclear. The high interest in these prime Philadelphia properties presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for developers and institutions to acquire valuable real estate at discounted prices.