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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...
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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...
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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...
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Austen Camille Weymueller's "Here, Twice a Day, We Are Held by the Ocean" Jun 20 – Oct 05
Step into a one-of-a-kind art experience along the waterfront. Here, Twice a Day, We Are Held by the Ocean is a special installation that combines sculpture and augmented reality (AR) animation, designed to connect you with the rhythms of the Delaware River. Inspired by how the ocean’s tides shift the river’s waters twice a day, this outdoor artwork brings the story of rising seas and our...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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Articles of Incorporation
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR THE DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION (Formerly known as Penn’s Landing Corporation) I. NAME The name of the corporation is: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. II. REGISTERED OFFICE The registered office of the Corporation shall be 121 N. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1403, or such other address as may be set forth...
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The All-Inclusive Guide to Your Ultimate Tall Ships Experience
UPDATE: The Mama Duck has not been able to make it up completely due to some complications during the towing and now weather. Please check out our FB page and Tall Ships Philadelphia-Camden. In addition, the United States Army Band concert has been CANCELLED tonight, and the fireworks have been rescheduled to Sunday night at 9:30PM. Just like you, we at the Delaware River Waterfront...