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2019 Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award
It gives us great pleasure to announce that the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is the recipient of the 2019 Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia for the historic preservation of Cherry Street Pier. We commend the DRWC Planning and Development team; Groundswell Design Group; Holstein White Engineers; ISA – Interface...
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Top 10 Milestones to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Master Plan of the Central Delaware
Did you know that all the amazing public spaces along the Delaware River Waterfront from Pier 68 to Race Street Pier are part of a Master Plan? Did you know this Master Plan took 2.5 years to complete? Yes, 2.5 years of intensive work by consultants, staff, and neighbors to create a plan to reinvigorate six miles of waterfront from Port Richmond to Pennsport. And did you know that since this...
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A Reimagined Culinary Landscape at The Delaware River Waterfront
(Philadelphia, PA) Beginning May 24, Learn about all the fantastic food offerings at Cherry Street Pier and Spruce Street Harbor Park. This summer, the Delaware River Waterfront will have more drinks and fun than ever. Cherry Street Pier Cherry Street Pier is The Delaware River Waterfront arts hub and artist incubator space. With 14 shipping containers turned artist studios, Cherry...
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VIDEO: 5 Reasons To Be Excited about the Delaware River Trail
The Delaware River Trail (DRT) is changing the game on how you experience your Philadelphia Waterfront. Gone are the days when you were cut off from the water. Thanks to the completion of the trail (officially completed in April 2022), we are increasing accessibility and ushering in an era where foodies, vacationers, staycationers, photographers, workout enthusiasts (or not), families and friends...
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One step closer to a brand new bike trail
Natural Lands Trust, in partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC), has recently acquired a key parcel in the building of the Southern portion of the Delaware River Trail, which is part of the East Coast Greenway and the Circuit, and will provide a crucial bicycle network connection for the city and region. Using $832,500 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation...
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Top 6 Ways to Celebrate Halloween on the Philly Waterfront
By Jarreau Freeman Halloween is on the way and if you have no clue on what to do, don’t let that haunt you. We have something for everyone on the Philly Waterfront -- from a kids Halloween bash and a Día de los Muertos celebration to an out-of-this-world art exhibition and frightfully fun markets, we’ve got you covered. So, come in your most hair-raising mask (that covers your nose and...
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4 Must-Go Places to Experience the Waterfront Independence Day Weekend
By Darnell Schoolfield Independence Day Weekend on the Philadelphia Waterfront is bigger and better than ever! In grandiose fashion, your favorite parks along the Waterfront (Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and the new Cherry Street Pier) unite for an extended Independence Day extravaganza filled with plentiful, heavenly eats, unmatched views,...
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Parking and Directions
Planning to visit the Waterfront? We have options beyond driving and parking to help you get to the Waterfront. We look forward to welcoming you whether you stroll on foot, cruise in by bike via the Delaware River Trail, or hop on public transit. Are you looking for simple, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly ways to kick off your day or wind down your evenings on the Delaware River...
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Tuesday Waterfront Reads
A roundup of our weekly reading list, featuring articles about the Delaware River waterfront, other waterfronts around the country, public placemaking, and anything else that peaks our interest. Delaware River Waterfront The planned development of Pier 53 (via the Philadelphia Inquirer) A review of the Spring Garden Street Connector project (via PlanPhilly) Plans approved for the Canal Street...
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DRWC hosts a bioblitz part of the South Wetlands Park community engagement efforts
DRWC hosted a community engagement event on Saturday, October 12, at Pier 70 as part of the South Wetlands Park project. On a sunny afternoon, DRWC staff and community members gathered for a bioblitz at Pier 70 (adjacent to Pier 68) to identify and record as many living organisms as possible to understand the Pier's ecology. Expert ecologists were also on-site to help. Participants also...
