Feet First Philly Mini-Grant Program Funds 6 Additional Public Space Enhancement Projects

Our Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Program recently received additional funding from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, which allowed Feet First Philly to award six (6) more mini-grants! These projects were selected from the list of projects received in our recent round of proposals earlier this year. Feet First Philly is excited to reveal these … Continue reading Feet First Philly Mini-Grant Program Funds 6 Additional Public Space Enhancement Projects

Blocked Sidewalk in North Philadelphia

Feet First Philly Joins Partners To Create Better Mobility Platform

Over the past six months Feet First Philly has partnered with the Bicycle Coalition, AARP, and other mobility advocates to create the Better Mobility Platform. The platform calls attention to the lack of investment in sidewalk maintenance, lighting, and accessibility and demands mobility be prioritized in the next administration. The platform outlines four overarching goals … Continue reading Feet First Philly Joins Partners To Create Better Mobility Platform

We Asked The Mayoral Candidates Where They Stand On Key Pedestrian Issues

The May primary is about two months away, and a wide field of candidates has emerged to replace Philadelphia’s term limited mayor. Each candidate has a unique platform and vision for how they plan to address the many quality of life issues Philadelphians face, and how they will work with City Council to make their … Continue reading We Asked The Mayoral Candidates Where They Stand On Key Pedestrian Issues

Looking Back At Our 10 Walks For 10 Years Of Pedestrian Advocacy In 2022

This year, Feet First Philly celebrated a decade of pedestrian advocacy. To commemorate ten years as Philly’s only volunteer advocacy group dedicated to pedestrians, we hosted ten walks and events across the city. Thank you to all who attended these fun and informative walks, and for your continued support for Feet First Philly.  Read more … Continue reading Looking Back At Our 10 Walks For 10 Years Of Pedestrian Advocacy In 2022

K&T Trail Walk With Riverfront North Finishes Our 10 Walks for 10 Years Celebration

Thank you to our partners Riverfront North and to everyone who attended this fun walk along the K&T Trail in Northeast Philadelphia and a big thank you to everyone who joined us for walks and events throughout 2022. We look forward to hosting even more in 2023. Follow us for more updates, walks, and ways … Continue reading K&T Trail Walk With Riverfront North Finishes Our 10 Walks for 10 Years Celebration

Our Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program Is Funding 11 New Projects Across Philadelphia

Feet First Philly and Clean Air Council partnered with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for the third year, to provide our Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant opportunity. We are excited to announce this year’s winners. In the past two years we funded 15 projects collectively (7 the first year and 8 the second year). This … Continue reading Our Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program Is Funding 11 New Projects Across Philadelphia

Photos From The Blossom At Bartram Complete Street Project Walk

Thank you to everyone who came out to learn about the Blossom at Bartram Complete Street project, and how it will make this area safer for pedestrians and transit riders. We also thank Councilperson Gauthier for joining us as well and being a part of the conversation. Please sign up for our newsletter and alerts … Continue reading Photos From The Blossom At Bartram Complete Street Project Walk

Year In Review: Looking Back On Our Work In 2022

In 2022, Feet First Philly celebrated 10 years of advocacy, held numerous walks and other events, and funded public space enhancement projects across Philadelphia. As 2023 approaches, we are taking a look back on our accomplishments this year and getting ready for another year of fighting for pedestrians. Here are a few things we have … Continue reading Year In Review: Looking Back On Our Work In 2022

Hart Lane Neighborhood Farm in West Kensington

Our Mini-Grant Is Funding Projects Around Philly

In September 2020, Feet First Philly launched its first pedestrian enhancement mini-grant program. Over 35 community groups and organizations expressed interest, resulting in 31 applications. The project ideas varied enormously but confirmed to us that there is a lot of work that needs to be done to improve our pedestrian environment, from both safety and … Continue reading Our Mini-Grant Is Funding Projects Around Philly