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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,...

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...

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...

Pier 5 Marina

The Pier 5 Marina is managed by the Delaware River Waterfront Corp. and 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...

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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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)...

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...

Pier 68 History and Design

The half-acre Pier 68, located at the end of Pier 70 Boulevard at the Delaware River, is a place to relax and enjoy the distinctive views of the city skyline and the river, a place to learn about the tidal ecology of the Delaware River and its watershed, and a place for recreational fishing and public gathering. Each new park built by DRWC is tailored specifically to its location and to public...