South Phily Revitalization

Washington Avenue

Washington Avenue is a major east-west thoroughfare that is lined with an eclectic mix of uses, ranging from warehouses to ethnic retail. Development, however, is occurring on the Avenue with little consistency. New construction includes high density luxury condominiums and low density retail. Broad swaths of empty land and other underutilized parcels signal opportunities for future development. The Avenue’s width, traffic, and lack of pedestrian friendly amenities are also perceived by neighborhood residents as a barrier to the cohesion of the neighborhoods to the north and south.

We worked with the neighborhood community,Passyunk Civic Square Associastion, to develop a comprehensive plan that can capitalize on the avenue's strenght and move towards a cleaner, safer and more pedestrian friendly streets.

Downloads:

The Report.

The Presentation.

Links:

Passyunk Square Civic Association Official webpage

Check out Philadelphia Daily News!

The Link: Students Newsletter of the Department of City and Regional Planning

More details can be provided upon request.