Join Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Feet First Philly, and Clean Air Council as we visit 5 community gardens in the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia. This walk is sponsored by AARP Philadelphia. During the walk, participants will get a chance to learn from garden leaders, learn about their work this growing season, and learn about … Continue reading Community Garden Tour in Point Breeze South Philadelphia on Saturday 6/8
Learn About Original American Foundation, A Public Space Enhancement Minigrant Recipient
Original American Foundation is a current recipient of Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program, which provides funding of up to $2000 for community-led projects that make public space enjoyable and safer for pedestrians. Their project funded workshops to teach gardening skills to residents in Southwest Philadelphia. Original American Foundation is an organization created … Continue reading Learn About Original American Foundation, A Public Space Enhancement Minigrant Recipient
Learn more about opportunities for Philadelphia’s Budget Hearings and Public Comment for FY25
Philadelphia’s Mayor Cherelle Parker, proposed a $6.29 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). According to the Mayor, this budget is called “The One Philly Budget.” There are no new taxes added to the city’s budget and as compared to FY24 estimates, there will be increases in salary costs of $89.6 million. As noted in … Continue reading Learn more about opportunities for Philadelphia’s Budget Hearings and Public Comment for FY25
View a List of Free Community-Led Events You Can Attend This Spring
Spring is here and there are lots of events you can enjoy during this season. Here are some events that are family-friendly and free for you to attend. First Port Richmond Picnic With Friends of Campbell Square Campbell Square was established in 1894 as Allegheny Square and is located along Allegheny Avenue in the heart … Continue reading View a List of Free Community-Led Events You Can Attend This Spring
Learn About the Tacony Community Development Corporation, a Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Recipient
The Tacony Community Development is excited to present the Storydale Avenue Community Arts Project, funded through the Feet First Philly Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program and in collaboration with artist Mat Tomezsko. Founded by residents in 2001, the Tacony Community Development Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing commercial and residential support services throughout … Continue reading Learn About the Tacony Community Development Corporation, a Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Recipient
PPA Finally Planning to Crackdown on Illegal Parking
Since 2017, Feet First Philly (FFP) has been documenting illegal parking on sidewalks, crosswalks, curb cuts, and bike lanes. Through their #NotAParkingSpot Twitter (now X) campaign, FFP has drawn attention to this issue for many years. Finally, we are excited to announce that the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) is planning to crack down on illegal … Continue reading PPA Finally Planning to Crackdown on Illegal Parking
Sign Up To Be A Speaker at the Mpact Mobility Conference Before March 29 and Tell Your Story
The 2024 Mpact Transit + Community Conference (formerly Railvolution) will be in Philadelphia from October 20-23. People interested in speaking and being a Mobile Workshop Leader is open until March 29. Have you been doing great work around transit, transportation, mobility, transit-oriented development, and equity? The Conference is a wonderful opportunity to show off your … Continue reading Sign Up To Be A Speaker at the Mpact Mobility Conference Before March 29 and Tell Your Story
Join Clean Air Council, 5th Square and StreetBoxPHL For A Right-Of-Way Roundtable Discussion
StreetBoxPHL works with community groups to build place-making projects within the Right of Way (ROW). They launched their ROW Roundtable online learning forum to provide information about ROW innovations and opportunities and to discuss ongoing challenges. These sessions occur on the last Friday of each month at noon. The next session will be on March … Continue reading Join Clean Air Council, 5th Square and StreetBoxPHL For A Right-Of-Way Roundtable Discussion
Feet First Philly Participates in 10th Annual Vision Zero Conference
On Friday, March 22nd, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia hosted the city’s 10th Annual Vision Zero Conference. This year’s theme was Vision Zero at a Crossroads, and many experts shared their knowledge and the work they have been doing to enhance the goals of Vision Zero. Speakers included local and state-level elected officials, city … Continue reading Feet First Philly Participates in 10th Annual Vision Zero Conference
Show Your Love For Cobbs Creek Park At Celebrate Trails Day On April 27
Join Clean Air Council and Fairmount Park Conservancy for the fifth annual Celebrate Trails Day along Cobbs Creek Trail on April 27th from 8am-2pm at the playground/park area at Thomas Ave & Cobbs Creek Parkway just north of Whitby Ave. This free event will kick off with two walks from 8-10am and then be joined … Continue reading Show Your Love For Cobbs Creek Park At Celebrate Trails Day On April 27
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