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Race Street Connector
Race Street is a key street with an at-grade crossing under the I-95 expressway, directly connecting Old City to the Delaware River and the Race Street Pier. It is only a minute walk from the corner of Race and Second Streets to the river. To make the connection more apparent to pedestrians, DRWC hired James Corner Field Operations, the firm which designed the Race Street Pier, who used a...
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Waterfront Arts General Programming RFP
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is seeking proposals from artists and arts organizations to bring new and exciting programming to the Waterfront through June 2020. DRWC defines the term “programming” as a piece, project, program, or performance from any artistic discipline (e.g. light installation, sculpture, festival, concert, multimedia presentation, and more). These...
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Penn's Landing Marina
The Penn's Landing Marina is managed by DRWC and is located between Lombard Circle and Dock Street at 301 S. Columbus Boulevard, in the heart of the Philadelphia Waterfront. The Marina is within walking distance of some of the best attractions and restaurants within the Historic District, Old City, South Street, and Society Hill. Penn's Landing Marina is only steps away from public...
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Park at Penn's Landing Construction: CAP Demolition to Close I-95 South for 36 Hours February 24-26 in Center City Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is making great progress on the I-95 CAP construction project. Because of this, southbound Interstate 95 will be closed and detoured from Saturday evening, February 24, to Monday morning, February 26, between I-676/Callowhill Street (Exit 22) and the Morris Street on-ramp in Philadelphia. PennDot is replacing and expanding the existing...
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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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Your Waterfront Weekend
Your week's guide to events on the Delaware River Waterfront Featuring: PECO Multicultural Series Presents the Festival of India Saturday, August 17, 1-7PM Great Plaza at Penn's Landing The Council of Indian Organizations (CIO) of Greater Philadelphia presents a Festival of India. This popular annual event is held to celebrate India's Independence Day. Now in its 20th year, the Festival of...
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RFQ Penn's Landing Civic Engagement
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is hereby seeking responses from reputed, qualified and experienced firms for a comprehensive civic engagement strategy related to the design and programming of the Penn’s Landing Cap and Civic Space. For more about the Penn's Landing Feasibility Study, please use the link below to access the document and the supporting write-ups....
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Delaware River Trail
Delaware River Trail Partners City of Philadelphia City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Pennsylvania Department of Transportation William Penn Foundation News and Updates...
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Proposals for Waterfront Arts General Programming
Request for Proposals: Waterfront Arts Programming The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is seeking proposals artists and arts organizations to bring new and exciting programming to the Waterfront through June 2020. DRWC is using the term “programming” to mean a piece, project, program, or performance from any artistic discipline (think light installation, sculpture, concert, and...
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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...
