This year has given rise to construction in the area, with commuters seeing a change—for the worse—in traffic patterns which have caused partial blockage of the main commuting arteries of the Riverwards.

According to Wednesday’s release from Plan Philly, North 5th Street in the Northern Liberties and Olde Kensington neighborhoods could see an influx of new residents—and their cars. The projects were subject to Civic Design Review on Tuesday.

Local redevelopment firm US Construction is planning, from a design by JKR Partners, to build 43 residential units with 33 parking spaces on the 600-block of North 5th Street. These units are comprised mostly of three-bedroom, three-bath, single-family homes.

Also among the plans will be a 1,200-square-foot retail space, which will hold five upstairs apartments, on the corner of 5th and Fairmount.

Zoning is still an obstacle for building to commence. The site is zoned for industrial and commercial use, and the developers are seeking variances for multifamily use. A hearing is scheduled for July 29.

Also according to Plan Philly, developer Sean Frankel is planning to build out a long-vacant lot just above Girard Avenue, with 23 buildings housing 45 residential units. Plans include a small commercial space at the corner of 5th and Thompson and a public dog park, to be maintained by the tenants, on Orkney Street, which runs southeast between Thompson and Lawrence streets. The developers are planning to include 33 parking spaces.

That site is also zoned for industrial and commercial use, for which a zoning meeting will be held on July 15.

While projects like these are for the greater good of the neighborhoods’ overall development, some growing pains—mostly from their current traffic-addled residents—are to be expected as they continue to move forward.