Mysterious Spruce Structure Now Less Mysterious

While some of us were hoping it was going to be a candy, pony, and Brad Pitt store, the rapidly-developing building at 3940 Spruce Street has revealed a higher purpose. Set to open sometime in Winter 2011, the Clyde F. Barker Transplant House will be a place to "provide comfortable accommodations and convenient services in a supportive, community setting at nominal cost" for families staying at HUP for transplant operations.

We definitely think this is a good idea, but what's up with the location? Sandwiched between a frat house and Allegro's on a street full of drunk college kids, it's hard to imagine getting any kind of peace and quiet.