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New CAP Civic Space at Penn's Landing and Pedestrian Bridge that Will Reconnect Philadelphia to the Delaware River Waterfront Break Ground
Philadelphia, PA (September 6, 2023) - In a joint press event at 10:00 AM along the Delaware River Waterfront, Governor Josh Shapiro, Mayor Jim Kenney, William Penn Foundation, Knight Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), as well as additional city officials and supporters, gathered to break ground on the $328.9 million transformative project...
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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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Construction on the Penn’s Landing CAP over I-95 to Begin
Construction on the Penn’s Landing CAP over I-95 has been given the green light by PennDot. Learn more about this important milestone toward the new Park at Penn’s Landing. Construction to begin capping I-95, creating new park at Penn's Landing (Philadelphia Bussiness Journal) Construction has started on Penn’s Landing park over I-95 highway trench (WHYY) PennDOT green lights...
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Penn’s Landing Market Street ADA Ramp Installation
In DRWC’s continued effort to make the waterfront as accessible as possible to all visitors, the Market Street stairs will be replaced with an ADA compliant ramp structure. This new ADA ramp will provide a fully accessible route to and from the waterfront, greatly improving the visitor experience. The stairs will be closed to the public on August 8th, 2016. Detour signs will be placed to...
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RFP: Penn’s Landing Park Tree Procurement Contractor
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) invites proposals from qualified firms for the contract growing and delivery of trees for Penn’s Landing Park and will accept proposals until Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST via email and at the offices of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, 121 N. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106. A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held...
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Penn’s Landing Status Update: explaining our current place in the planning process
On October 15, 2013, DRWC held a public meeting to introduce the in-process work of Hargreaves, the design firm chosen to refine the concepts of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, to members of the community. Hargreaves was contracted to examine the engineering, programming options, development scenarios, potential phasing, and cost estimates of creating a new Penn’s Landing Park that is...
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RFP: Penn’s Landing Park Tree Procurement Contractor (2)
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) invites proposals from qualified firms for the contract growing and delivery of trees for Penn’s Landing Park and will accept proposals until Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST via email and at the offices of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, 121 N. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106. A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held...
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The Philadelphia Inquirer: Durst teams with Philly’s The Badger Group on Penn’s Landing redevelopment
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is thrilled about The Durst Organization's commitment to equity by teaming with The Badger Group, a minority owned business, for the Penn's Landing redevelopment project. This is a huge step in moving this project forward. Durst teams with Philly’s The Badger Group on Penn’s Landing redevelopment
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I-95 CAP Spring Construction Update: Building the future Park at Penn’s Landing
PennDOT recently announced several updates on the I-95 CAP construction on Penn’s Landing. This work continues this spring and includes significant work on the east side of I-95 and the South Street Pedestrian Bridge. Here's what to know: Crews are building strong foundations and support piers to hold up the new park deck over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard. Work is happening on both sides...
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Penn Treaty Park
Penn Treaty Park covers seven acres of stunning waterfront real estate located just off N. Delaware Avenue at the corner of E. Columbia Ave. and Beach Street. The park features open green space, picnic areas, a playground, a spectacular view of the Ben Franklin Bridge, and many seasonal community events. History Legend has it that William Penn and a local Lenape clan entered into a peace...