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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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Washington Avenue Pier Now Open on the Waterfront
On Friday, August 15, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) and Mayor Michael A. Nutter opened Washington Avenue Pier, a new pier park in Pennsport, as a next step in the implementation of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware. The former Pier 53, once the site of the city’s immigration station and the nation’s first Navy Yard, adds to the first dedicated waterfront public space in...
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Pier 68 Public Input
WE NEED YOUR INPUT! TAKE THE PIER 68 SURVEY DRWC is looking for your feedback about the future Pier 68 site. Please take a moment to fill out the surveys below: PIER 68 DESIGN SCHEME EVALUATION PIER 68 USER SURVEY The Pier 68 project is the latest effort by DRWC to encourage public access and use of the southern waterfront through incrementalimprovements. Complementing the natural,...
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Graffiti Pier Park
Check out Voices of Graffiti Pier! Then, please take our survey to let us know how we can continue to make the Pier's rich past part of its vibrant future. Port Richmond and Olde Richmond waterfronts mark the northernmost boundaries of DRWC’s planning area and have long been underserved regarding waterfront access. While this space was historically a hub for shipping and commerce, the site...
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Pier 68 Design Overview
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) sought proposals from qualified design/build consultants to prepare a design and construction plan for improvements to Pier 68 in South Philadelphia. The team lead by Studio Bryan Hanes and Bittenbender Construction was chosen. The project will occur on an aggressive schedule with implementation to begin in early 2014 and completed by early Fall 20...
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Pier 5 Marina
The Pier 5 Marina is located at 7 North Columbus Boulevard, between the Pier 5 Condominium Building and Cherry Street Pier. The Marina is withing walking distance of some of the best attractions and restaurants within the Historic District, Old City, South Street and Society Hill. Pier 5 is only steps away from public parks along the waterfront including Spruce Street Harbor Park, Great Plaza at...
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Graffiti Pier Park Survey
Tell Us What You Think Check out Voices of Graffiti Pier! Then take our survey to let us know how we can continue make the Pier's rich past part of it's vibrant future.
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Voices of Graffiti Pier Zine
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Pier 68 Public Meetings
Interested in getting involved in the planning of Pier 68? DRWC and Studio Bryan Hanes are holding two public meetings to gather input on the design approach for the pier. Come participate in the dialogue with neighbors and the design team to push the project forward as it becomes a new public space on the river: Thursday, April 17, 7-8PM at the Mekong River Restaurant (1120 S. Front St)...
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Cherry Street Pier Development
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation announced their plan to transform Philadelphia’s Municipal Pier 9 into the Cherry Street Pier, creating a multi-functional public community space for creative collaboration and civic engagement. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is investing $683,000 in the project to test a model for repurposing civic spaces to help cities increase economic...
