An update on Ponce City Market’s progress as first tenants move in

By Collin Kelley INtown Editor

If you drive by Ponce City Market (PCM) on a regular basis, you’ll see changes happening almost every day as renovation on the mammoth building progresses.

Motorists have already noticed the new tra c signal on North Avenue for the main entrance to the development, which is the former Sears & Roebuck and City Hall East site. Even as construction continues, businesses are already opening at the site. Binders Art Supply and Frames quietly opened its doors in late August and held a grand opening event last month.

General Assembly, which o ers education in technology, business and design, was set to open at the end of September and was hosting meet and greets for prospective students.

More than 150 parents have enrolled their children in e Suzuki School preschool, which o cially began classes just a er Labor Day.

PCM rst’s tenant in the main building, athenahealth, was slated to move in 200 employees on Sept. 22, the same day food trucks will start bringing lunch to site.

Cardlytics, Surber Barber Choate & Hertlein Architects, Mailchimp are in the process of preparing their spaces.

As for the big food hall, expect Dub’s Fish Camp, H&F Burger, Honeysuckle Gelato, Indian Streetfood by Chai Pani, Jia Authentic Szechuan, Juice Box and Simply Seoul Kitchen to open early next year.

Also on site: Ponce Gallery opened in August featuring a rotating roster of artists from critically acclaimed established artists to neighborhood favorites.

More big tenant announcements are expected in November, according to o cials.

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Renovation and construction continues on the old Sears & Roebuck (later City Hall East) site, which is being transforme into the multi-use Ponce City Market. European-style flats, a food hall, retailers and office space will all share space at the Old Fourth Ward landmark. Below, visitors check out art at the newly-opened Ponce Gallery.