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  • In Remembrance of Jodie Milkman

    On behalf of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) Board of Directors and Staff, we share our profound sadness over the passing of our beloved Executive Vice President, Jodie Milkman. Jodie was more than an exceptional leader—she was the heart and soul of the Delaware River Waterfront for over 30 years. Her dedication to enhancing the lives of millions of residents and visitors in...

  • 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...

  • South Wetlands Park

    The southern section of the Waterfront offers a unique opportunity to establish a "Wetlands Park" between a series of abandoned piers, enhancing and revitalizing the area's resiliency and ecological vitality.   The project stems from the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, which identified this part of the riverfront as ideal for ecological restoration. The South Wetlands Park project...

  • ZONING 101 - Zoning basics for waterfront stakeholders

    What do you need to know about zoning and why does it matter to you? Zoning tells landowners what they can build and neighbors how they can expect to see their neighborhood grow and change.  Every parcel in the city has a zoning classification, and if it is up to date, it should create a level of certainty for what can be built that is helpful to both developers and neighbors. Zoning matters...

  • Washington Avenue Connector

    Exciting News! The Washington Avenue Connector Project is moving forward.   DRWC and the City of Philadelphia are making this vital street enhancement a reality, creating a safer, greener Washington Avenue that better links South Philadelphia to the Delaware River Waterfront. A significant milestone has been reached—construction has started!     There was a public meeting on May 1, during...

  • Meeting Minutes from 12/6/2013

    MINUTES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2012 A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation was held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at the office of the DRWC pursuant to notice duly given under the Corporation’s by-laws and the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act.   Attending:  Donn Scott, Jay Goldstein, Alan Greenberger, Ellen Yin Also Attending:  Tom...

  • Nine of the Coolest Things About Cherry Street Pier

    It’s here — it’s open! The massive 64,000-square foot Municipal Pier 9, just a 100 feet south of the stunning Race Street Pier underneath the Ben Franklin Bridge, is officially the city’s newest, coolest space. Open seven days a week to the public, year round, Cherry Street Pier is poised to be a massive hub of arts, culture, community, and innovation in Philadelphia. In what is sure to be a...

  • Your Waterfront Guide to the Best August Ever

    It’s Still Summertime and Yes, The Livin’ is Still Easy   August may be the last official month of summer, but we at the waterfront have no plans to slow down our fun. It’s already been a crazy summer between the launch of Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest in May and Tall Ships Philadelphia Camden in June, but August is shaping up to just as exciting and jam-packed with events, so don’t pack up...

  • Waterfront Arts Program

    The Waterfront Arts Program is the creative heartbeat of the Waterfront, striving to bring dynamic, thoughtful, and innovative arts and cultural experiences to the Delaware River Waterfront. Since its establishment nearly a decade ago, DRWC and its partners have successfully brought public art to the Waterfront. As development momentum continues to build and revitalization efforts move forward,...

  • Cherry Street Pier Opening October 12

    On October 12th, 2018, Philadelphians will have the opportunity to enter into the newly transformed Cherry Street Pier -- a 64,000 square foot former municipal shipping pier that is being converted into a vibrant public destination that showcases Philadelphia’s creative community and establishes a new model for public space. With a budget of $5M, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC)...

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