Exhibitions Demonstrate the Potential for Activation of Municipal Pier 9

Race Street Pier New Year's Eve Update

Race Street Pier will close after the 6 pm Rivers Casino New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront show on Saturday, December 31.   Enjoy the Rivers Casino New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront from Race Street Pier at 6 pm. Please note: The Pier will close at 7 pm on New Year's Eve and will not be accessible for the midnight fireworks. Individuals can enjoy the midnight fireworks for...

Celebrate Independence Day with Music and the Return of Yoga on the Pier

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) has planned an exciting lineup of Summer events and activities leading up to and throughout Independence Day Weekend with concerts, markets, art exhibits, roller skating, the Wellness on the Waterfront yoga series presented by Independence Blue Cross, great eats, and more! “With restrictions lifted, we’re thrilled to be once again working with so...

Port Richmond Waterfront & Graffiti Pier Planning Study RFP

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is hereby seeking proposals from reputed, qualified and experienced firms for a comprehensive planning and design study of Pier 18 (also known as Graffiti Pier) and other areas of the Port Richmond waterfront. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 2:00 pm at the DRWC offices at 121 N. Columbus Blvd. DRWC will accept all...

RFP: Food Vendor for Cherry Street Pier Garden Restaurant

DRWC is seeking proposals from restaurateurs or restaurant groups to lease space and operate a high-quality food and/or alcoholic beverage operation within the Cherry Street Pier outdoor Garden area.   The dining experience should reflect the vision and values of the Pier: Provide a destination anchor food and/or alcoholic beverage service in the outdoor garden area on a year-round basis to...

Delaware River Trail South: Phase I (Pier 64-70) RFB

Delaware River Trail South: Phase I (Pier 64-70) Bid Book                        DOWNLOAD FILE

Firms Chosen for Graffiti Pier and Wetlands Projects Along Philadelphia Waterfront

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation has selected two firms to lead planning, design and public engagement portions of two different, high-profile development projects along Philadelphia’s growing Delaware River Waterfront. DRWC has announced the selection of two firms to lead the multi-tiered planning and design process for two of the organization’s most anticipated development projects...

New, Large-Scale Neon Installation Opens at Cherry Street Pier

Opening on November 6th, 2020, multimedia artist John Schlesinger’s After the Fall is a site-responsive installation that roots and twists through Philadelphia’s Cherry Street Pier, a 65,000 square-foot arts-focused public space along the Waterfront.   Schlesinger, an award-winning photographer-turned-sculptor with work in permanent collections and museums around the country, presents his...