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  • Year Two Report

    Work began on the Master PlanOpened first phase of the Delaware River TrailOpened Washington Avenue GreenGround breaking for the Race Street PierDebuted new RiverStage on the Great Plaza DRWC received 2010 Hispanic Choice Award DRWC teamed up with PEC to introduce new kayak program for Philadelphia Recreation Center CampsSwan boats joined kayaks in the Penn’s Landing MarinaFunded and continued...

  • Delaware River Trail

    News about the completion of the Delaware River Trail was featured in several media outlets such as Philly Mag, Visit Philly, CBS Philadelphia, and several others:    Philly spring trail preview: 8 new, improved, and upcoming trails to explore around the city (Billy Penn)   Philadelphia opens Delaware River Trail, along the riverfront at Penn's Landing (Fox29 Philadelphia)   11...

  • Year Three Report

    Completion and Release of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware Opening of the award-winning Race Street Pier, a sustainable public space with cutting edge designOpening of Phase One of the Race Street Connector, the first in a series of major upgrades designed to connect Philadelphia neighborhoods to the waterfront$5 million dollar William Penn Foundation Grant to fund early action elements of...

  • 13 Ways to Enjoy the Delaware River

    When the weather gets hot, the Waterfront feels like it's ten degrees cooler than the rest of the city. And, if you're able to make it our onto the river, it feels even better. Below are some great ways to get exercise, take in the views, and learn a little bit about sailing.  Take a scenic ride across the river on the RiverLink Ferry Be your own captain or charter a sail with SailTime...

  • Master Plan for the Central Delaware

    Master Plan for the Central Delaware DRWC's Roadmap for Development Along the Delaware River Waterfront With the support of the City, partners, and residents, DRWC created the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, a viable, flexible roadmap to guide all waterfront development between Port Richmond and Pennsport. The goal of the Master Plan is to transform a six-mile length of Philadelphia...

  • Race Street Pier

    Race Street Pier, located along the river at the intersection of Race Street and Columbus Boulevard opened in 2011 as the first park to be completed by DRWC. The design of Race Street Pier is a nod towards its original function as a bi-level shipping pier built-in 1896.    The Pier, situated south of the Ben Franklin Bridge and just north of Cherry Street Pier, has an upper level with a grand...

  • Make Your Voice Heard

    Here we are. Again. You may remember last year’s proposal for a gas station to be located at Columbus Boulevard and Tasker Street in Pennsport, along Philadelphia’s iconic waterfront. DRWC wrote an op-ed explaining why this proposal should be denied and we asked you to submit letters to the City of Philadelphia’s ZBA (Zoning Board of Adjustment) in opposition to that project and, in the face of...

  • 16 Best Eats and Drinks on the Waterfront

    Over the past five years, the waterfront has become an eating and drinking destination with over five beer gardens and tons of restaurants. Check out some of the best bites and sips below.     1. Buffalo Bleu chick'n sandwich and banana whips at the new HipCityVeg location at Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest. All vegan all the time.  2. Happy Hour on The Deck Philly at the...

  • DRWC CDO Updates: How to get involved

    by Joe Forkin, President of DRWC As DRWC works with our partners in revising the Central Delaware Overlay, we will keep Philadelphians updated about the zoning process with regular posts to our website. In my role as President of DRWC, I’m honored to work with residents and DRWC’s board and staff to advance our Master Plan, which guides our strategic investments in parks and trails and sets...

  • Know Before You Go: The 5 Best Ways to Get to the Philadelphia Waterfront

    Are you heading to the Philadelphia Waterfront this summer? Arrive stress-free with these travel tips. Parking along the Delaware River Waterfront is limited due to construction on the exciting new Park at Penn's Landing. But have no fear; we have the five (5)  best ways to get to the Waterfront without driving. And guess what? All are budget-friendly, some are wellness-friendly, and others...

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