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Year 4 Report
Piers 64-70 AcquisitionSouthern Trail ImprovementsPublic input and technical meetings for Pier 53 ecological improvementsArchaeological study at the West ShipyardConstruction started on the Penn Street TrailCommissioned designs for the Columbia Ave ConnectorBegun design fr the Spring Garden Street ConnectorCompletion of the Pier 9 studyColumbus Blvd improvementsPrivate development underway along...
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Southern Wetlands Park
A signature element of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, the waterfront area between Washington Avenue and Pier 70 Boulevard is expected to be transformed in wetlands park over the coming decade. With assistance from Natural Lands Trust and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, DRWC succeeded in acquiring Pier 66-70 in 2012, creating bookends at either side of the future park, along with DRWC...
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Meeting Minutes from 12/6/2013
MINUTES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2012 A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation was held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at the office of the DRWC pursuant to notice duly given under the Corporation’s by-laws and the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act. Attending: Donn Scott, Jay Goldstein, Alan Greenberger, Ellen Yin Also Attending: Tom...
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The Delaware River Waterfront Corporations Announces the Visit PA New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront
PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 20, 2024) –The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is proud to once again host and produce Philadelphia’s most beloved New Year’s Eve tradition with an exciting lineup of festivities to ring in the New Year. This year’s fireworks are brought to you by Vis PA and will feature two breathtaking shows at 6pm and Midnight, plus Parties on Ice (skating ticket $63;...
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FAQs
Here, you’ll find answers to commonly asked questions about the Delaware River Waterfront, including details on attractions, events, parking, accessibility, and more. Whether you’re planning a visit, attending a special event, or just curious about waterfront activities, our FAQ section is here to help ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience. Browse the categories to find the...
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BIG NEWS! The Delaware River Trail Reached One Million Users
Big News! The Delaware River Trail has reached ONE MILLION users. Thank you to all who… Who walked, biked, and jogged along the scenic 3.3-mile stretch from Pier 90 in South Philadelphia to Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown. Who, along their journey, snapped photos and took selfies by Weaver’s Knot: Sheet Bend, a site-specific public artwork by Studio Ball Nogues between Cherry Street Pier and...
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South Wetlands Park
The southern section of the Waterfront offers a unique opportunity to establish a "Wetlands Park" between a series of abandoned piers, enhancing and revitalizing the area's resiliency and ecological vitality. The project stems from the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, which identified this part of the riverfront as ideal for ecological restoration. The South Wetlands Park project...
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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...