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Do you know a public space that could use an enhancement? There is still time for you or your organization to submit an application for our mini-grant program and help fund a public space enhancement project in your community.  Grant awards ranging from $500 to $2000 will be given to groups and individuals whose proposals … Continue reading There Is Still Time To Apply For Our Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant

Flex delineator posts near Somerton Regional Rail Station Somerton resident Timothy Worstall has advocated for pedestrian safety improvements on Station Road leading to SEPTA’s Somerton Regional Rail Station in Northeast Philadelphia for the past four years over concerns regarding high traffic volume and a lack of safe pedestrian access approaching Somerton Regional Rail Station. Worstall … Continue reading New Measures Improve Road Safety Near Somerton Station

Feet First Philly partnered with Temple University’s Office of Sustainability in October to launch a Walk Audit Certification Program for students. Over twenty graduate and undergraduate students from five colleges including Fox School of Business and Tyler School of Art and Architecture participated in the certification program. The two-part training taught students how to evaluate … Continue reading Feet First Philly and Temple University Launch Walk Audit Program For Students

Feet First Philly is excited to unveil a new logo and branding on our website and across our social media channels. Our communications subcommittee worked with amazing local graphic designer Danni Sinisi to create our new logo and look. Tag us on social media and let us know if you like what you see. Our … Continue reading Feet First Philly Unveils New Logo and Branding

In July, Feet First Philly worked with partners around the country to follow-up on the 2019 APHA conference we were a part of, and hosted an updated conversation in webinar format. During this webinar you will join national and local leaders in a virtual conversation about their interdisciplinary research and advocacy-based perspectives to create inclusive, … Continue reading APHA Webinar Now Available To Watch

Cities across the world are faced with the unprecedented task of keeping the public safe and finding ways for businesses to survive the economic challenges caused by the global health crisis. Cities are also seeing unprecedented opportunity to repurpose street space in creative ways for people, with less demand from vehicles during the pandemic. Feet … Continue reading Recap: Recovery Streets Webinar

PARK(ing) Day is an annual event held across the world and right here in the city of Philadelphia, on the third Friday of September. Parking spaces are transformed into temporary public parks by community members, activists, artists, and architects to reimagine the use of public space.  This global event  focuses on promoting awareness for more … Continue reading Virtual PARK(ing) Day 2020 Happening Today

Philadelphia communities face substantial hurdles when attempting to reinvent public space, especially in communities of color. Feet First Philly is partnering with the Department of Public Health to provide funding for mini-grants to create public space amenities, particularly in underserved communities. The mini-grants, between $500 and $2000, will be awarded to address the financial and … Continue reading New Mini-Grant Program