DO NOT LIVE HERE! Looks very nice, all a facade. Cheap construction, abysmal and unhelpful management that will continually ghost you and keep your security deposit with no reason given nor any answers, which is in direct violation of Pennsylvania law. Packages were always “lost” or “misplaced”. Another wealthy company taking advantage of its clients to become more rich without any regard for their well being.

I have been coming to the Piazza or now the Schmidt's Commons since it was conceptualized. In the beginning there appeared to be a disconnect with the stores and restaurants that were located in the general area - now it appears that there has been a reconfiguration of the stores and restaurants/bars that have a more natural flow and connection. The outdoor stage is awesome and when events are hosted - it draws a nice crowd. I was please to see that Walhburgers purchased a space for Free Parking and this makes all the difference with accessing this area. I attending the Art @ Night show and it was a cool Burlesque and Acrobatic Show - What great fun!I plan to return to the area more frequently so I can keep up with all the fun and new things happening int he area.

The piazza is a fun gathering spot. Sometimes the Phillies games are broadcast on a big screen there and they often offer concerts. There are a few bars right on the piazza and most have outdoor seating. Nice venue, but best visited in the summer. Free lot is really close by too.

As I write this, there is a free concert going on at the Piazza so the place is packed which is great for local businesses and a good vibe during daylight hours. Unfortunately, more people means more money which leads to crimes of varying degrees. People opt not to wait in line for the porta potties or use proper facilities at nearby bars and restaurants (which may mandate they be paying customers) and so the place becomes a receptacle for human waste. And, these people have no shame about urinating (or other activities) in public. Not everyone wants to see (or smell) your full moon. Further, I saw 4 young boys (ages 6-10) brazenly stealing goods from shopkeepers around the Piazza. It may be that the prices are jacked up to cover losses due to pilfering. The best season to be at the Piazza is during baseball playoffs when the weather is cooler. Of course, with this year's performance by the Phillies, it's guaranteed the Piazza won't be crowded.

The good- see up and coming bands on a summer afternoon for free. The bad- Do it with about 2000 of your best friends. The rest- the Piazza seems to be a magnet for the young, tragically hip and Caucasian in an otherwise mixed city. If you are looking for a more refined experience that includes alcohol and flush toilets set up camp at one of the many bar or restaurants on the edge of the space. But do it early, outside seating is hard to come by. Shows go on rain or shine coolers are not allowed. Septa is down the street. Get off the Market Frankford line at Girard.