The Tacony Community Development is excited to present the Storydale Avenue Community Arts Project, funded through the Feet First Philly Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program and in collaboration with artist Mat Tomezsko. Founded by residents in 2001, the Tacony Community Development Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing commercial and residential support services throughout … Continue reading Learn About the Tacony Community Development Corporation, a Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Recipient
PPA Finally Planning to Crackdown on Illegal Parking
Since 2017, Feet First Philly (FFP) has been documenting illegal parking on sidewalks, crosswalks, curb cuts, and bike lanes. Through their #NotAParkingSpot Twitter (now X) campaign, FFP has drawn attention to this issue for many years. Finally, we are excited to announce that the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) is planning to crack down on illegal … Continue reading PPA Finally Planning to Crackdown on Illegal Parking
Feet First Philly’s End of Year Recap 2023
During 2023, Feet First Philly (FFP) hosted multiple walks and webinars, administered walk audits, and held our annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program. Earlier this year, we awarded more projects than ever before, and we are set to award even more at the start of 2024. We’re proud to have engaged with most of the … Continue reading Feet First Philly’s End of Year Recap 2023
Support Us With A #GivingTuesday Gift Today
Today is Giving Tuesday, and we hope you will consider donating to support Feet First Philly on this international day of generosity. We are a volunteer-led organization working towards a future where all Philadelphians benefit from a safe and healthy pedestrian environment. For 10 years, Feet First Philly volunteers and Clean Air Council have worked … Continue reading Support Us With A #GivingTuesday Gift Today
Our Third Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program Ends With Unique Projects From Across The City
The third Feet First Philly Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program is officially closed. We received almost 45 applications and a majority were from first time applicants. Residents and local organizations from communities across Philadelphia applied with unique public space enhancement ideas, and we are currently reviewing all applications. Winners will be announced in late November. … Continue reading Our Third Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program Ends With Unique Projects From Across The City
Want To Get A Parklet In Your Neighborhood? Our Infographic Tells You How
Parklets extend the sidewalk, take back space from vehicles, and provide additional public space to pedestrians. Every year on the third Friday of September, Philadelphia joins an amazing international event called Park(ing) Day. Individuals, businesses, non-profits, and other organizations re-imagine parking spaces for people, not cars. The City has a process that anyone can use … Continue reading Want To Get A Parklet In Your Neighborhood? Our Infographic Tells You How
Donate And Help Us Fund More Innovative Public Space Enhancement Projects in Philadelphia
We are almost halfway to our goal of $2,000! Thanks to the generosity of pedestrian advocate Peter Kim, all donations over the next 19 days (up to $2,000) will be matched. Help us fund more public space enhancement projects like the Friends of Adaire’s tree planter project which stopped illegal parking on a sidewalk next … Continue reading Donate And Help Us Fund More Innovative Public Space Enhancement Projects in Philadelphia
LISTEN: Check Out Clean Air Council’s Latest Podcast Featuring Titania Markland From Feet First Philly
From Feet First Philly's parent organization Clean Air Council: In the seventh installment of “On Air with Clean Air Council,” we learn how infrastructure can make a street more or less safe for pedestrians and other road users. Titania Markland, Clean Air Council Transportation Outreach Coordinator and Feet First Philly representative, talks about Feet First … Continue reading LISTEN: Check Out Clean Air Council’s Latest Podcast Featuring Titania Markland From Feet First Philly
Why I Donated to Improve Public Space in Philadelphia
My name is Peter Kim. I live in Passyunk Square with my wife and two boys ages 10 and 12. We moved here two years ago, just a few months after the COVID-19 pandemic began, to have a home where we could live more comfortably in case my kids had to do remote schooling and … Continue reading Why I Donated to Improve Public Space in Philadelphia
Cresheim Trail Catch Up and Hike Explores the Past, Present, and Future of the Cresheim Trail
Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us and our partners the Friends of Cresheim Trail for a guided hike led by Brad Maule. It was a great walk covering 2.5 miles along the trail from Allens Lane to Germantown Avenue and back. Hikers experienced the boardwalk over the wetlands, the log ride, … Continue reading Cresheim Trail Catch Up and Hike Explores the Past, Present, and Future of the Cresheim Trail
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