August 1st kicked off application season for the 6th round of Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program! Last year’s 5th round awarded 11 grants to projects across Philadelphia, all aimed at improving public spaces for different communities. Three projects are highlighted in this GRID article, Empowered CDC’s improvements to the Cecil Street Garden, … Continue reading A Spotlight on Three 2024-2025 Mini-Grant Recipients
11 Public Enhancing Projects funded: Feet First Philly’s 5th round of mini-grants of the 2024-2025 season
“Bulbs Not Bullets” planter dedication by the Mantua Civic Association Impact Day 2025, Photo credit: ACHIEVEability Last August, Clean Air Council and Feet First Philly, in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, launched the 5th annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program. There were over 70 applications submitted for amazing projects across the city. … Continue reading 11 Public Enhancing Projects funded: Feet First Philly’s 5th round of mini-grants of the 2024-2025 season
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 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
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
Feet First Philly Funds 21 Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Projects in 2023-2024
Last August, Feet First Philly launched its 4th annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program and received over 40 applications for transformative projects across Philadelphia. Today, in partnership with Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, we are excited to announce funding for 21 projects that will improve Philadelphia’s public spaces, … Continue reading Feet First Philly Funds 21 Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Projects in 2023-2024
Feet First Philly’s End of Year Recap 2023
During 2023, Feet First Philly (FFP) hosted multiple walks and webinars, administered walk audits, and held our annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program. Earlier this year, we awarded more projects than ever before, and we are set to award even more at the start of 2024. We’re proud to have engaged with most of the … Continue reading Feet First Philly’s End of Year Recap 2023
Give Today And Help Us Reach Our #GivingTuesday Goal
GivingTuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past eleven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. On Tuesday, November 28th people all over the world will … Continue reading Give Today And Help Us Reach Our #GivingTuesday Goal
Read Our Overview of the Mayoral Candidates Voting History On Pedestrian Issues
Philadelphians will soon choose the city’s 100th mayor. In the wake of a term marred by pandemic, unrest, and an alarming rise in violent crime, coverage of the election has not always paid adequate attention to the impact of city policy on mobility and pedestrian safety. Leading up to the primary elections, multiple candidates submitted … Continue reading Read Our Overview of the Mayoral Candidates Voting History On Pedestrian Issues
Feet First Philly Teams Up With Temple U For Walk Audit In West Mt. Airy
Feet First Philly and Temple University’s Office of Sustainability partnered for the third year to offer a Walk Audit Certification course to students. Students from six different disciplines came together to learn more about how the pedestrian environment can have positive or negative effects on traffic safety, social cohesion, and public health. Students were given … Continue reading Feet First Philly Teams Up With Temple U For Walk Audit In West Mt. Airy
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