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
Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Natalie Short
Our Pedestrians of Philadelphia series highlights Philadelphian's and their thoughts and experiences walking and rolling in the City. Natalie Short lives in Fishtown and works in program evaluation for a Kensington nonprofit. She loves sustainability, nature, and native plant habitat gardening for the bugs and birds. She learned to walk at 12 months and has been … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Natalie Short
Feet First Philly Joins The Fairmount Park We Walk PHL For A Fun Walk In West Park
Last month, Feet First Philly, represented by Titania Markland, Clean Air Council’s Transportation Outreach Coordinator, joined the Fairmount Park We Walk PHL group for an exciting, welcoming, and fun walk in West Fairmount Park. The group met at Concourse lake in West Philly, and did some stretching exercises before walking and exploring the unique habitat. … Continue reading Feet First Philly Joins The Fairmount Park We Walk PHL For A Fun Walk In West Park
Feet First Philly Launches New Website
Feet First Philly is proud to unveil the new http://www.feetfirstphilly.org, and excited to use it to share resources and information that empowers residents to make their communities safer for pedestrians. Our new website makes it easy to connect people to city resources, other advocates, volunteers, and helps people come together to create solutions to pedestrian … Continue reading Feet First Philly Launches New Website
Our Virtual Scavenger Hunt Is Over But You Can Still Use The Bingo Cards to Explore 4 Parks
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 Our Virtual Scavenger Hunt Is Over But You Can Still Use The Bingo Cards to Explore 4 Parks
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