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Walking and rolling are a fundamental right and all Philadelphians deserve access to safe city sidewalks. Walking is the least expensive, most reliable, and most sustainable way to travel in Philadelphia. Sidewalks provide economic, mental, physical, and social benefits, and they must be in good repair to facilitate safe travel between neighborhoods and to access … Continue reading Take Our Action And Tell The City To Fund Sidewalks In The Next Budget

Walking and rolling are a fundamental right and all Philadelphians deserve access to safe city sidewalks. Walking is the least expensive, most reliable, and most sustainable way to travel in Philadelphia. Sidewalks provide economic, mental, physical, and social benefits, and they must be in good repair to facilitate safe travel between neighborhoods and to access … Continue reading Take Our Action And Tell The City To Fund Sidewalks In The Next Budget

Feet First Philly launched its first-ever Virtual Scavenger Hunt last November at four amazing Philly parks to encourage people to safely enjoy time outdoors while earning prizes. People from across the city joined in a fun socially distant activity at Cobbs Creek Park, Grays Ferry Crescent Park, Tacony Creek Park, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) … Continue reading We Closed Out 2020 With A Fun Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Feet First Philly and Clean Air Council, in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, are pleased to announce the recipients of our first pedestrian enhancement mini-grants. The chosen projects represent seven distinct neighborhoods and seven distinct strategies to address barriers to walking and rolling.  Chew and Chelten CDC/RCO - The project revamps an … Continue reading Feet First Philly and Clean Air Council Announce 7 Recipients Of Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grants

 Russel Zerbo is a community organizer and advocate for Clean Air Council and an avid walker. Learn more about his favorite places to walk in Philadelphia including some of his favorite secret stops. What is your experience as a pedestrian on an average day? How long do you walk/roll? Where do you start and finish? … Continue reading Pedestrians Of Philadelphia: Russell Zerbo

Clean Air Council and Feet First Philly, in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, are pleased to announce the recipients of our first pedestrian enhancement mini-grants. The chosen projects represent seven distinct neighborhoods located in historically marginalized communities. Each project will receive between $1,000-$2,000 to implement a public benefit project that addresses barriers … Continue reading Feet First Philly Funds Seven Philadelphia Pedestrian Enhancement Projects In 2021

Clean Air Council Advocate Russell Zerbo Russell Zerbo is a community organizer and advocate for Clean Air Council and an avid walker. Learn more about his favorite places to walk in Philadelphia including some of his favorite secret stops. What is your experience as a pedestrian on an average day? How long do you walk/roll? … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Russell Zerbo

Do you know a public space that could use an enhancement? There is still time for you or your organization to submit an application for our mini-grant program and help fund a public space enhancement project in your community.  Grant awards ranging from $500 to $2000 will be given to groups and individuals whose proposals … Continue reading Apply For Our Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant