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Delaware River Trail Reroute
A portion of the Delaware River Trail will be temporarily rerouted beginning Monday, October 3, 2022. A portion of the Delaware River Trail will be temporarily rerouted beginning Monday, October 3, 2022, in the area between Penn Street and Callowhill Street, due to the ongoing construction of the exciting new, mixed-use development at what was once known as Festival Pier. Detour signage and...
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RFPs and Bussiness Opportunities
Current RFps and Business Opportunities There are currently no open RFPs or business opportunities. Check back for updates. Archived RFPs and Business Opportunities For updates about waterfront planning and development information The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its...
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Who We Are
Delaware River Waterfront Corporation: Who We Are and What We Do The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. DRWC acts as the steward of the Delaware River waterfront to provide a benefit to all of the citizens and visitors of the City. The fundamental purpose of...
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The Delaware River Trail is Extending North!
THE DELAWARE RIVER TRAIL EXTENDS NORTH! A new segment of the Delaware River Trail was recently completed between South Philly and Fishtown and is already heavily used by both residents and visitors. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is now studying an extension of the trail north between Penn Treaty Park and Lehigh Avenue, including a connection to the future Graffiti Pier Park....
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Open House: Delaware River Trail Extension - Saturday, October 14
After completing a new segment of the Delaware River Trail, from Fishtown to South Philly, The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is working on an extension of the trail north. This new segment will stretch between Penn Treaty Park and Lehigh Avenue, including a connection to the future Graffiti Pier Park. Pop into our Open House to see the project concept design and learn more!...
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Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium’s forecast is SUNNY and BLUE this winter! Meet the newest additions to our family, the Little Blue Penguins – the CUTEST. PENGUINS. EVER! Enjoy a day at the beach on a sandy Australian shoreline, get to know the colony with closer than ever underwater views and fall in love with the smallest penguins in the world. Learn about the life of Little Blues and what makes them...
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Trail Extension — Columbia Ave. to Lehigh Ave.
Review the Delaware River Trail Planning Study that explores recommendations for the trail exspansion from Columbia Avenue to Lehigh Avenue along with neighborhood connections. Download the Project Map. Review the Planning Boards. With the completion of the Delaware River Trail (DRT) from Penn Treaty Park to Pier 68, DRWC is focused on closing the gap in the trail network to Allegheny Avenue...
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¡El Sendero del Río Delaware se extiende hacia el norte!
Un nuevo segmento del Sendero del Río Delaware se completó recientemente entre el sur de Filadelfia y Fishtown y ya es frecuentemente utilizado por residentes y visitantes. La Delaware River Waterfront Corporation estudia ahora una ampliación del sendero hacia el norte, entre Parque Penn Treaty y Avenida LeHigh, incluida una conexión con el futuro parque Graffiti Pier. Necesitamos SU...
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Cherry Street Pier
Funding for the project was provided by the City of Philadelphia, the William Penn Foundation, The Board of Directors of City Trusts and the Delaware Avenue Fund, the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, and The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Created for and by the Philadelphia community, Cherry Street Pier is a mixed-use public space on the central Delaware River...
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Water Taxi RFP
ANNOUNCEMENT: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Water Taxis RFP The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is hereby seeking proposals from reputable, qualified and experienced firms demonstrating their qualifications to provide professional construction management and inspection services, as well as general management for the construction of four (4) Shorelink Shuttle Terminal sites along the...
