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

Released November 2 2020

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 largest exhibition to date with this collection. 
 
Embracing the history on the Waterfront through its use of architectural materials reclaimed from it—skylight windows salvaged from Cherry Street Pier and metal and stone from construction projects. Schlesinger uses materials that have seen 100 years of sunlight, rebar, and concrete that have witnessed the rise and fall of our built environment. Visitors will be presented with the narratives of trauma, loss, memories, and renewal through the eyes of architectural features both present and gone.
 
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Get To Know The New Artists-In-Residence at Cherry Street Pier

Released October 13 2020

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Visit the most dynamic arts space on Philly’s Waterfront, featuring painters, musicians, multi-disciplinary artists, a filmmaker, industrial designer, and other local creatives.
 
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to welcome its second-year cohort of resident artists at Cherry Street Pier, the Waterfront’s newest public park and incubator space that showcases Philadelphia’s creative community. The Pier, which features an outdoor garden, exhibition and installation areas, and dining with spectacular views, includes 14 artist studios built out of retrofitted shipping containers. 
 
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DRWC Announces Selection of Developer for Penn's Landing

Released September 9 2020

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The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Announces Selection of Developer for Penn’s Landing.
 

Today, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) announced the selection of The Durst Organization as the lead developer for the Penn’s Landing project. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to select The Durst Organization at a public meeting, concluding a robust multiyear community engagement process. The proposed development will be located on available DRWC controlled parcels at Penn’s Landing on Columbus Boulevard between Lombard and Market Streets.

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DRWC Announces Campaign to Raise Funds to Outfit and Furnish New Penn's Landing Park

Released February 26 2020

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The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to announce a capital campaign to raise funds to outfit the new Park at Penn’s Landing, and that the campaign has launched with a $2 million challenge grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts; $4 million more is needed to reach the fundraising goal.
 

Specifically, the funds will be used to outfit the park with landscaping, such as trees, flowers, shrubs, and other greenery; furnishings, such as seating and child play areas; a café; and a performance space for hosting concerts, festivals, and other activities. All of the outfitting and furnishings incorporate initial feedback from Philadelphia residents and other stakeholders, which was received as part of DRWC’s long-term, ongoing public engagement process for the new space.

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Philadelphia's Favorite Holiday Traditions Return as Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Opens for the Season on November 29,2019

Released November 21 2019

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Outdoor ​Ice​ ​Skating by the Ben Franklin Bridge, Newly Decorated Cabins, S’mores​ ​on the ​Fire​ ​Pits,​ ​Warming​ ​Food​ ​and​ ​Drink​ ​Specials​ ​in ​The​ ​Lodge, All Set in​ ​a​ ​Sparkling​ ​Winter​ ​Wonderland

The holiday season is all about cozying up with friends and family to share in favorite winter traditions, and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to announce that on​ ​Black​ ​Friday,​ ​November​ ​29,​ ​2019,​ ​Blue​ ​Cross RiverRink​ ​Winterfest​ will kick ​off​ ​the​ ​holiday​ ​season​ ​for the 26th year with​ ​the​ ​re-opening​ ​of​ ​an​ ​iconic​ ​Philadelphia winter​ ​experience. 

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Nationwide Call for Developers for Eleven Acres on Philadelphia Waterfront

Released October 31 2019

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The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation released a Request for Proposals for qualified developers to transform prime waterfront land at Penn’s Landing into mixed-use development sites.

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified teams to develop eleven acres of prime waterfront land as the organization continues to implement key recommendations of its Master Plan for the Central Delaware. Real estate investment firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is helping to market this opportunity.

The development opportunity features two parcels which are currently used primarily as surface parking lots: the Market Street Site, which is almost seven-and-a-half acres spanning from Market Street to Chestnut Street; and the Marina Basin Site which is almost four acres covering Spruce Street to Lombard Street. Both sites are zoned for high-density mixed-use development and feature stunning views of the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline. The Marina Basin site is adjacent to the highly successful Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Market Street site is adjacent to the new Park at Penn’s Landing. This transformational, new 12-acre, $225 million public park is scheduled to open in 2024. Teams are invited to respond to the RFP to develop one or both sites by February 7, 2020. More information about the site can be found here: www.pennslandingdevelopment.com.

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Latest Community Engagement Phase Kicks Off For New Park at Penn's Landing

Released September 23 2019

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Philadelphia residents from all neighborhoods invited to give input on the future of the highly anticipated new public park along the Waterfront.
 
On October 17th, the public is invited to join the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and the City of Philadelphia (the City) at a public meeting and open house about the new Penn’s Landing. This Interstate 95 project includes the reconstruction and expansion of a new bridge over I-95 that will support a new 12-acre riverfront civic space, the extension of South Street Pedestrian Bridge, and the construction of a portion of the Delaware River Trail. 
 
This meeting will launch a multi-year community engagement effort and will be a chance for Philadelphians from across the city and from every background to hear the latest on the design for the new Penn’s Landing, contribute ideas on how to use the new public spaces, and learn how to continue to be a part of the Waterfront’s transformation.
 
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Fun Continues Along the Waterfront with Fall Happenings

Released September 6 2019

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Cherry Street Pier celebrates its first year with exciting new programming, while Spruce Street Harbor Park continues favorite traditions with Fall Fest and the North American Premiere of Ghost Ship on the Delaware River.

As summer winds to a close, the DRWC invites Philadelphians and visitors to soak up the last warm nights and welcome cooler afternoons with a host of free events and activities. 

 
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Firms Chosen for Graffiti Pier and Wetlands Projects Along Philadelphia Waterfront

Released September 3 2019

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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 in recent years. After reviewing dozens of proposals from local and national firms, DRWC has chosen Studio Zewde (Harlem, New York) for the Port Richmond Waterfront & Graffiti Pier Planning Study project and OLIN (Philadelphia and Los Angeles, California) for the South Philadelphia Wetlands Park project. Both firms are uniquely qualified and bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to each project. 
 

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Waterfront Arts Program Announced

Released August 8 2019

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Ghost Ship rendering, view from Race Street Pier, courtesy of Biangle Studio
 

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) announces the launch of its newest initiative, the Waterfront Arts Program, and its kickoff public art installation set to debut this fall.

In October, a 90ft, site-specific 18th-century “ghost ship” will appear under the Ben Franklin Bridge. This three dimensional light and water-based installation, by Romanian-based Biangle Studio, is part of a month-long public art exhibition commissioned by DRWC and curated by Ryan Strand Greenberg. Ghost Ship will be complemented by a self-guided audio tour highlighting the history and various narratives of the Delaware River. 

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