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
Now Open: Apply Today For Our Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant
This program was funded in part by the Pa. Department of Health’s Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. It's official, our public space enhancement mini-grant program is now open to the public, and we are looking for exciting projects that make walking and rolling easier, safer, and more enjoyable. Once again Feet First Philly … Continue reading Now Open: Apply Today For Our Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant
Become A Feet First Philly Volunteer
Are you annoyed with bad decisions from city leaders that don’t prioritize pedestrians, like Washington Avenue? Become a Feet First Philly volunteer and let your voice be heard. Our subcommittees meet regularly, and work on issues that directly affect people who walk and roll in Philadelphia. With your help, we can work toward a Philadelphia … Continue reading Become A Feet First Philly Volunteer
The Next Feet First Philly Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Opens August 1
This program was funded in part by the Pa. Department of Health’s Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. On August 1st, Feet First Philly will launch its third public space enhancement mini-grant program. Mini-grants are open to anyone with a project that enhances and improves the pedestrian environment and provides funding between $500 and … Continue reading The Next Feet First Philly Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Opens August 1
10 Walks For 10 Years: FFP and Delaware River Waterfront Corp Team Up For Delaware River Trail Walk
Thanks to everyone who came to the Feet First Philly walk along the Delaware River Trail earlier this month, and thanks to Chris Dougherty of Delaware River Waterfront Corporation for leading it. We had a great time walking along this great new piece of pedestrian infrastructure, and learning some history along the way. Be sure … Continue reading 10 Walks For 10 Years: FFP and Delaware River Waterfront Corp Team Up For Delaware River Trail Walk
Feet First Philly and Fishtown BID Join For A Fun And Informative Tour of Frankford Ave
On June 4th, Natalie Short of Feet First Philly and Jon Geeting from the Fishtown Business Improvement District (BID) led a group of pedestrians along Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, focusing on pedestrian access issues and highlighting recent community-led improvements. Despite being a commercial and nightlife destination with a high volume of pedestrian traffic, there was … Continue reading Feet First Philly and Fishtown BID Join For A Fun And Informative Tour of Frankford Ave
Feet First Philly, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, and Other Groups Call For The Mayor To Act Now On Washington Avenue Redesign
On June 2, Feet First Philly joined the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and other advocates to call on Mayor Jim Kenney to move ahead with the new road design for Washington Avenue with or without the support of Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, who is now calling for the road to be restriped as it is … Continue reading Feet First Philly, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, and Other Groups Call For The Mayor To Act Now On Washington Avenue Redesign
Cobbs Creek Safety Improvement Walk Informs Residents And Facilitates Discussion With PennDOT Consultant
Feet First Philly partnered with PennDOT consultant HNTB Corporation to host the Cobbs Creek Parkway Safety Improvement Walk on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The 1.6 mile tour walked attendees through existing road safety upgrades and offered neighbors the opportunity to learn more about the proposed improvements to Cobbs Creek Parkway. Most importantly the tour gave … Continue reading Cobbs Creek Safety Improvement Walk Informs Residents And Facilitates Discussion With PennDOT Consultant
Feet First Philly Joins Local Organizations To Celebrate Cobbs Creek Trail
Clean Air Council, Feet First Philly, and several other local organizations held a fun day of activities along Cobbs Creek Trail as part of Celebrate Trails Day on April 23. The day’s events kicked off with our fantastic partners WeWalk and GirlTrek hosting a walk along the Cobbs Creek Park trails. The Cobbs Creek Community … Continue reading Feet First Philly Joins Local Organizations To Celebrate Cobbs Creek Trail