Editing FMC Tower (section)

== Cira Centre South ==

FMC Tower rises from Cira Centre South, a development that includes the office tower along with a residential tower that provides over 250 units of housing. This mixed-use approach brings residential population to a district previously dominated by institutional and commercial uses, creating round-the-clock activity that supports retail and enhances safety. The residential component reflects broader trends in urban development that recognize housing as essential to creating vibrant urban districts. The project's success has encouraged additional residential development throughout University City.<ref name="hine"/>

The residential tower shares the development's podium and amenities while maintaining distinct identity from the office component. Residents benefit from proximity to 30th Street Station, Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Center City—accessibility that suburban housing cannot match. The project demonstrates that University City can attract residents seeking urban living, competing with Center City and other neighborhoods for the population that supports urban vitality.<ref name="gallery"/>