Interested in improving access to the Delaware River waterfront? The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is holding a public meeting tomorrow at 6:30 pm regarding their next project, the Spring Garden Connector Street. According to DRWC's Master Plan for the Central Delaware, "streets that connect the city and waterfront will be green and pedestrian-friendly."
Free guided tours during “What’s Out There Weekend” event, May 18-19
The Cultural Landscape Foundation is offering a series of free guided tours (pdf) throughout the day on May 18th and 19th that highlight history, horticulture, nature, and design. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to explore what Philadelphia's publicly-accessible parks, neighborhoods, and other public spaces have to offer! More information: What's Out There Weekend Philadelphia
Friday Links for May 10, 2013
Pedestrian fatality rates vary by demographic: The chilling facts about pedestrian fatalities reveal that certain groups are much more likely than others to be injured or killed while walking. As reported on Streetsblog.com, a report by the Centers for Disease Control found that members of certain groups, including the elderly, minorities, and males in general, are killed by vehicles in disproportionate … Continue reading Friday Links for May 10, 2013
Notes from the Greater Philadelphia Pedestrian and Bicycle Summit
On Tuesday, April 30, the Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Transportation and Utilities and DVRPC held a summit on the state of walking and biking in our fair city. Here are some takeaways from Tuesday's summit that may be of interest to pedestrians. Ongoing trail network expansion Jeannette Brugger of the Planning Commission and Chris Linn of … Continue reading Notes from the Greater Philadelphia Pedestrian and Bicycle Summit
Explore Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Looking for a new hangout, or do you just want a change of scenery? The Greater Philadelphia Tourism & Marketing Corporation has launched a new initiative to promote key neighborhoods. On the Philadelphia Neighborhoods website, you can explore restaurants, parks, galleries, and other unique places you'll only find when you venture outside of Center City.
Philly trails expanding; preliminary designs released for Bartram’s Mile
Though the weather may still be cold, it's now officially spring. You know what that means--it's the time of year when people start returning to the city's wide network of pedestrian and bicycle trails! This year, trail users have many reasons to be excited; there are quite a few projects going on to expand existing trails … Continue reading Philly trails expanding; preliminary designs released for Bartram’s Mile
Feet First Philly meeting coming up on 3/13!
Attention walking advocates: Feet First Philly will be holding a meeting TOMORROW, March 13th! As the weather warms up, Feet First Philly has some exciting plans for getting people walking in Philadelphia. There are lots of great topics on the agenda, including planning for Walk to Work Day, the perils of exhaust from idling vehicles, … Continue reading Feet First Philly meeting coming up on 3/13!
Article: “Lifeless” parking garage interferes with city life
In an article published today, Philadelphia Inquirer architecture critic Inga Saffron laments not only the bleak design of a new parking garage on 16th Street in Center City, but the way parking garages in general are counterproductive to enhancing city life. Not only do parking garages encourage people to drive rather than walk or take transit, but they … Continue reading Article: “Lifeless” parking garage interferes with city life
Walk to Work Day is April 12th!
San Francisco is hosting the nation's first Walk to Work Day on April 12th. Would you like to be a part of Walk to Work Day in Philadelphia? Do you have any ideas for encouraging people to walk to work or school? If so, send us an email at walkability@cleanair.org!
The details of building a park over I-95
If you are familiar with the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, produced in 2011 by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, you've probably seen the image below. It's a shiny rendering that depicts a park spanning I-95 and Columbus Boulevard, creating a welcoming pedestrian connection to the Delaware River. But how feasible is this project? … Continue reading The details of building a park over I-95
Feet First Philly 