Proposed Delaware River Waterfront Park
If you keep on top of Philadelphia’s development scene (either through this blog, or through other local news sources), this post should not be much different from anything you have already heard or read. What it will do is offer insight into how far along we have come.
But for those who are not familiar with the plans that are brewing on Philly’s east coast, you will want to start off by reviewing the plans that have already been approved for the shores of Philadelphia’s largest river; the Delaware River.
It all started about 5 years ago when the City of Philadelphia decided that it was time to connect Philadelphians back to their river. Neighborhoods like Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Pennsport, and Whitman all have long histories with the Delaware River. It wasn’t until I-95 started being built back in the 1960s that residents were basically forced to disconnect from their river.
Fast forward to 2012, where the recreational success of the Schuylkill River has forced our local politicians to think differently about our largest water source. This latest Philly.com article helps explain where things stand today.
A Civic Vision for the Central Delaware
