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SUMMARY:The Beating Heart of the Community: Cecil B. Moore Library
DESCRIPTION:Join DAG for a talk on Cecil B. Moore Library—its Mid-Century Modern design and legacy as a hub for community activism and learning.\n\n\nJoin DAG and Cierra Freeman\, Co-leader of Culture and Strategy for the Brewerytown Sharswood Neighborhood Coalition (BSNC); Kate Goodman\, a city worker and union member of AFSCME DC47 Local 2187\, and Sophia Lee\, Sustainability Strategist\, Architect\, and Community Advocate as they share the incredible history and value of Cecil B. Moore Library\, a vital neighborhood resource. Not only is this Library a unique example of Mid-Century Modern Architecture\, but it has also provided a gathering space for community activism\, gathering\, learning\, and support. \n \nThis event will be held on Zoom. \nRegistration is required for online events. For more information\, please\, CLICK HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-beating-heart-of-the-community-cecil-b-moore-library/
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia After Dark: Designing a City That Works 24/7
DESCRIPTION:As Philadelphia gears up for 2026\, Raheem Manning explores planning\, design\, and nightlife policy shaping a safe\, inclusive 24-hour city.\n\n\nAs Philadelphia prepares for an unprecedented moment in 2026—welcoming the FIFA World Cup\, America’s 250th anniversary\, and other global events—the city is actively rethinking what it means to function as a true 24-hour city. This presentation will explore how nightlife\, culture\, design\, and public policy intersect to shape a safe\, vibrant\, and economically inclusive nighttime environment. \nDrawing from Philadelphia’s Nighttime Economy strategy\, the talk will highlight how intentional planning\, cross-sector collaboration\, and thoughtful design can support businesses\, residents\, and visitors after dark. The discussion will also touch on how architects\, planners\, and creatives play a critical role in shaping spaces that balance energy\, safety\, and quality of life—ensuring that the city doesn’t just shine during major moments\, but functions better every night. \n \nThis event will be held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society\, 1906 Rittenhouse Square\, Philadelphia\, PA 19103. \nRegistration is not required for in-person events\, however it is helpful for our planning. Light refreshments will be served. \nFor more info\, please CLICK HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philadelphia-after-dark-designing-a-city-that-works-24-7/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Ethical Society\, 1906 Rittenhouse Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growing through Preservation: The Economic Impact of Preservation in Philly
DESCRIPTION:Join the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and PlaceEconomics for a presentation and discussion of their recent report.\n\n\nJoin the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and PlaceEconomics for a presentation and discussion of Growing Through Preservation: The Economic Impact of Historic Preservation in Philadelphia\, a new report that quantifies how preservation contributes to the city’s economy\, housing\, and community vitality. \nThe study reveals that rehabilitation of historic buildings has generated more than $4 billion in investment\, created 2\,500 jobs annually\, and supported diverse\, affordable neighborhoods across Philadelphia. The presentation will feature key findings from the report and explore their implications for urban design\, development\, and policy. \n \nThis event will be held at the first-floor Philadelphia Ethical Society Audtorium\, 1906 Rittenhouse Square\, Philadelphia\, PA 19103. \nRegistration is not required for in-person events\, however it is helpful for our planning. Light refreshments will be served. \nFor more info\, please CLICK HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/growing-through-preservation-the-economic-impact-of-preservation-in-philly/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Ethical Society\, 1906 Rittenhouse Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Activism and Design in the Creation of the President’s House Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Join DAG and members of the ATAC and Kelly Maiello as we explore the story of the impetus in the creation of the President’s House.\n\n\nJoin DAG with Michael Coard\, founding member of ATAC\, Avenging The Ancestors Coalition and Troy Leonard of Kelly Maiello Architects as we explore the creation and future of the President’s House/Slavery Memorial Site. The memorial is a testament to uncompromising\, unadulterated\, and strategic cultural grassroots activism\, but recently\, the site was flagged by the Trump administration as a threat to the promotion of America’s “greatness” or “progress.”. Michael Coard and Troy Leonard will explore the impetus to the memorial’s design and establishment\, and the implications of the recent attack on the site’s integrity \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia PA 19107. \nRegistration is not required for in-person events\, however it is helpful for our planning. Light refreshments will be served. \nFor more info\, please CLICK HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/activism-and-design-in-the-creation-of-the-presidents-house-memorial/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Public Space: Public Good
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the Rail Park in their equitable development plan.\n\n\nWhat does it look like to invest in public space and the surrounding neighborhood? As the Friends of the Rail Park(FRP) embark on the beginning stages of their Community First Plan\, they are looking to other parks and partners that challenge the status quo of what benefits parks provide to their communities. While the environmental\, social\, and health-related benefits of parks are often communicated to residents\, many cities are starting to think innovatively around how to leverage the public and private investment generated by major public space projects in service of neighborhood preservation and community driven development. \nFRP’s Executive Director\, Rebeccca Cordes Chan\, will be joined by Scott Kratz of Washington D.C.’s 11th Street Bridge Park – an exceptional model harnessing the opportunity created by this scale of project’s investment to develop foundational policies and programs to benefit current residents and neighbors. As cities become denser\, infrastructure reuse projects such as the Rail Park and 11th Street Bridge Park are becoming more common. Kira Strong\, the Senior Program Director of the High Line Network\, connects these infrastructure reuse projects and the people building them to provide best practices and a community to rely on. The High Line Network’s Community First Toolkit is an incredible primer for public space projects of all kinds\, helping to ensure parks across the nation have the resources to embed equity and inclusive development principles into public space. \nTogether these three will discuss their experiences\, the challenges and opportunities ahead for the Rail Park in creating their equitable development plan\, what could that look like here in Philadelphia\, and how Philadelphians can get involved. \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia PA 19107. \nRegistration is not required for in-person events\, however it is helpful for our planning. Light refreshments will be served. For more information\, please\, CLICK HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/public-space-public-good/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Schuylkill Banks: More Than Just A Trail
DESCRIPTION:A brief overview of the trail and greenway known as Schuylkill Banks.\n\n\nA brief overview of the trail and greenway along the tidal Schuylkill River between the Fairmount Dam and Delaware River\, an area branded as Schuylkill Banks. How did this long envisioned project evolve and where is it headed? \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia PA 19107. \nRegistration is not required for in-person events\, however it is helpful for our planning. Light refreshments will be served. \nFor more information\, please CLICK HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/schuylkill-banks-more-than-just-a-trail/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:One-on-One with Angela Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on May 28th\, 2025 for a one-on-one discussion with Angela Brooks\, Philly’s new Chief Housing & Urban Development Officer.\n\n\nJoin DAG for a special event as we host Angela Brooks\, Philadelphia’s new Chief Housing & Urban Development Officer and Immediate Past President of the American Planning Association (APA)\, for a one-on-one conversation that will touch on issues related to affordable and accessible housing and community development. In this newly-established role in Philadelphia’s administration\, Brooks will oversee the implementation of Mayor Parker’s Housing Plan\, which aims to achieve the goal of creating and preserving 30\,000 units of housing. Leah Eppinger\, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin and President of APA’s Pennsylvania chapter\, will moderate the discussion. \n \nThis event is a collaboration between DAG and APA Pennsylvania\, and will be held at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia PA 19107. \n \nRegistration is not required for in-person events\, however it is helpful for our planning. Light refreshments will be served. \nTo register\, please CLICK HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/one-on-one-with-angela-brooks/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Redesign of Westpark: High Rise Public Housing in West Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Join DAG on May 14th as Councilmember Gauthier moderates a discussion with Westpark’s redevelopment team.\n\n\nWestpark Towers is a vacant\, 12-acre public housing campus that is currently being redeveloped into a 1\,000 unit\, mixed-income community. This large project on a critical transit-adjacent site in West Powelton will create 330 public housing replacement units\, 250 units of additional Affordable Housing\, 420 workforce units\, community-oriented retail\, social services\, and four acres of new public open space. \n \nThe redevelopment of Westpark Towers\, located in District 3\, is the result of a public-private partnership between the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) and LMXD Development. With the support of Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and the new affordable housing legislation\, Westpark Towers is a significant step toward addressing the critical need for affordable housing and social infrastructure in West Philadelphia. Councilmember Gauthier of West and Southwest Philadelphia (District 3) chairs the Committee on Housing\, Neighborhood Development\, and the Homeless. \n \nJoin DAG on May 14th as Councilmember Gauthier moderates a discussion with Laura Rog of LMXD Development\, Ian Lundy\, Director of MSquared\, Drew Kmetz\, Associate of Erdy McHenry Architecture\, and Marni Burns\, Partner at OLIN. The team will share their plans\, thoughts and ideas about Westpark’s redevelopment through preservation and densification. \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia PA 19107. \n \nRegistration is not required for in-person events\, however it is helpful for our planning. Light refreshments will be served. \nFor more information\, please CLICK HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-redesign-of-westpark-high-rise-public-housing-in-west-philadelphia/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:The reimagining of the oldest building on Broad Street
DESCRIPTION:Lindsey Scannapieco will discuss the approach and ethos in reimagining the iconic buildings at Broad and Pine.\n\n\nThis presentation by Lindsey Scannapieco\, the Founder of Scout\, will focus on the approach and ethos in reimagining the iconic buildings at Broad and Pine\, where Strickland\, Furness\, and Haviland left their influence. Since 1892\, these spaces have nurtured artists\, makers\, and educators — giving rise to institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Now\, we have the opportunity to build on that foundation\, transforming these interconnected buildings into a dynamic ecosystem of studios\, small businesses\, non-profits\, and artist residences—an open-ended\, ever-evolving place of exchange. Informed by experience executing incremental development and a vision of reanimating these spaces with meaning and possibility\, we are hoping to not merely preserve the architecture; but also seek to restore the conditions for creativity and community to grow. \nPhoto Credit: Michael Bixler \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for Design Philadelphia. \nLight refreshments will be served. \n \nFor more information\, click HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-reimagining-of-the-oldest-building-on-broad-street/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Terminal Market – Fresh into the Future
DESCRIPTION:Sharing the strategic planning process and resulting plan to keep Philadelphia’s Public Market thriving.\n\n\nSharing the strategic planning process and resulting plan to keep Philadelphia’s Public Market thriving. \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for Design Philadelphia. \nLight refreshments will be served. \n \nFor more information\, click HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/reading-terminal-market-fresh-into-the-future/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:How the Property Tax Abatement Revitalized Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the lessons from Philly’s comeback story and why it should serve as a model for struggling cities across the U.S.\n\n\nOnce a struggling post-industrial city\, Philadelphia grappled with decades of economic decline\, population loss\, and a deteriorating tax base. Yet\, against the odds\, a bold policy—the 10-year property tax abatement\, first applied to commercial-to-residential conversions and later to new residential construction—ignited an urban resurgence. \nThis presentation examines how this powerful incentive revitalized neighborhoods\, attracted new residents\, and spurred private investment when other strategies failed. Through compelling data\, case studies\, and expert insights\, we uncover the true impact of the tax abatement and its role in Philadelphia’s dramatic transformation. \nWas it a stroke of policy genius or a risky financial gamble? Join us as we explore the lessons from Philadelphia’s comeback story—and why it should serve as a model for struggling cities across the U.S. \n \nThis event will be hosted on Zoom. \n \nFor more information\, click here!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/how-the-property-tax-abatement-revitalized-philadelphia/
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SUMMARY:Book Talk - Building Ghosts: Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City
DESCRIPTION:Building Ghosts: Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City (Temple University Press\, 2024) and the ghosts that reveal new truths.\n\n\n“Building ghosts” are the idiosyncratic remnants or imprints of demolished buildings\, left behind on the sides of neighboring structures. Mostly seen in older Northeastern cities with rowhomes or party-wall adjacencies\, they can reveal remarkable things\, such as an old staircase going up the side of a building or plaster traces left by a set of shelves in an attic gable. As history in our changing cities is erased and remade\, these ghosts can be ephemeral or enduring. They can be quickly revealed and replaced in a neighborhood seeing rapid change or unveiled and never re-covered in a neighborhood that has not seen new construction in a long time. For this event\, author Molly Lester and photographer Michael Bixler will discuss their new book\, Building Ghosts: Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City (Temple University Press\, November 2024) and the ghosts that reveal new truths and provocations about the changing city. \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for Design Philadelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia PA 19107. \n \nRegistration is not required for in-person events\, however it is helpful for our planning. Light refreshments will be served. \n \nLight refreshments will be served. \n \nFor more information\, click HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/book-talk-building-ghosts-past-lives-and-lost-places-in-a-changing-city/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T173000
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SUMMARY:One on One with Jessie Lawrence
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on January 16th\, 2025 for a one-on-one discussion with Jessie Lawrence\, Philly’s new Director of Planning and Development.\n\n\nPlease join us on January 16th\, 2025 for a one-on-one discussion with Jessie D. Lawrence\, the new Director of Planning and Development for the City of Philadelphia. \nJessie D. Lawrence has nearly 20 years of experience in public and privately driven real estate development\, urban planning\, entitlements\, and land policies. He most recently worked in administration of Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor\, the honorable Cherelle L. Parker\, as Associate Deputy Mayor for Planning and Strategic Initiatives. His experience has primarily been with the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority\, the Philadelphia Land Bank\, and the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation. In the latter of the three\, he served as the Director of Real Estate where he directed a multi-faceted land management team in securing interagency approvals\, from multiple boards of directors and City Council\, that have allowed for the sale and disposition of publicly owned land in Philadelphia. Much of this work has gone on to foster the recent affordable housing\, tax credit projects\, and social-impacting developments that exist throughout Philadelphia today. Most recently\, his team’s work at PHDC has directly supported the production of affordable homeownership opportunities marketed by the Turn The Key program under City Council’s Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. Consequently\, his combination of experiences has allowed him to effectively navigate public sector policies and operations through pushing project schedules\, troubleshooting anticipatory delays\, and interfacing with city and community leaders as well as private sector developers. \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for Design Philadelphia. \nLight refreshments will be served. \n \nFor more information\, click HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/one-on-one-with-jessie-lawrence/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:DAG Spotlight: 2300 Market Street by Kieran Timberlake
DESCRIPTION:Join Keiran Timberlake to discuss their project at 2300 Market St.\n\n\nPlease join us for a DAG Spotlight discussion with firm Kieran Timberlake\, who will discuss their exciting science research and discovery building at 2300 Market Street. \n \n2300 Market is a singular new building that spans a century. \nLocated within the last remnants of the historic industrial fabric of Center City Philadelphia’s West Market corridor\, the project is an 8-story\, 225\,000 SF life sciences research and discovery facility developed by Breakthrough Properties. The project embraces adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of an existing brick loft building and reconstruction of an adjoining building’s terracotta facade. The result highlights a collaborative and rigorous civic engagement process\, a model in which the developer\, design team\, and local stakeholders worked together to transform historic structures into civic and economic assets for the future. \nThe existing buildings\, originally built for the Autocar and Locomobile companies\, are complemented by a high-performance vertical addition to accommodate state-of-the-art laboratory spaces\, plus amenities including a cafe\, lounge\, fitness center\, and elevated terraces. The inflected form of the new overbuild was established in dialog with the existing facades\, weaving the historic Philadelphia streetscape with innovative and high performing design. The project is targeting LEED Gold certification and is scheduled for completion in early 2025. \n \nRegistration for virtual events is required to receive login credentials. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. \n \nThis event will be hosted on Zoom. \n \nFor more information\, click HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/dag-spotlight-2300-market-street-by-kieran-timberlake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T173000
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SUMMARY:The 250th Anniversary of America's Independence - Arts and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia will be showcasing the richness of its cultural scene with a series of projects\, performances and programs throughout the city.\n\n\nPhiladelphia will be showcasing the richness of its cultural scene with a series of projects\, performances and programs throughout the city. Leaders of the cultural community will be sharing preliminary plans for these events and for the general citywide cultural celebration. There will also be an opportunity for artists\, architects and designers to discover how to get involved in the celebration\, where funding might be available and how to create partnerships with cultural centers and communities. \nPlease join us on January 22nd\, 2025 for a discussion with Michael Newmuis\, Val Gay\, Danielle DiLeo Kim\, Stephen D. Sims\, and Jane Golden of Mural Arts Philly\, looking forward to these celebrations through art and culture. \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for Design Philadelphia\, followed by a reception. \nLight refreshments will be served. \n \nFor more information\, click HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-250th-anniversary-of-americas-independence-arts-and-culture/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:DAG Spotlight: The Clay Studio by DIGSAU
DESCRIPTION:Join DIGSAU to discuss their project with The Clay Studio at 1425 N American St.\n\n\nSince 1974\, The Clay Studio has been one of the world’s leading ceramic arts institutions\, providing a unique learning and exhibition environment for diverse audiences. Philadelphia’s early 20th century warehouses provide the language for the building’s simple but expressive façade\, connecting the building to the city’s tradition of masonry\, manufacturing\, and craft. Traditional brickwork elements such as raking and corbelling are reinterpreted at a monumental scale to create a richly textured\, undulating façade that is highlighted by vivid shadows throughout the day. Generous windows showcase the wide range of activities taking place within the building. \nAt street-level\, pedestrians see into a gallery space\, demonstration studio\, and retail shop. An emphasis on display continues at the upper stories where the rhythmic and varied windows suggest a “curio cabinet” of activity\, revealing artist studios\, state-of-the-art prototyping spaces\, ceramic studios\, and kiln rooms. Across the façade\, textural buff-colored bricks reference the unglazed bisqueware pottery produced after a single kiln firing. This neutral backdrop is punctuated by bright accents of orange glazed bricks marking important public spaces within the building. \n \nJoin DIGSAU to hear about their project. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. \n \nThis event will be hosted on Zoom. \n \nFor more information\, click HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/dag-spotlight-the-clay-studio-by-digsau/
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SUMMARY:Historical Philadelphia Vision Framework
DESCRIPTION:The Independence Historical Trust has developed a blueprint presenting a shift within Philly from vehicular to pedestrian centricity.\n\n\nWith its project partners\, the Independence Historical Trust has developed a physical blueprint for the City’s historical area. This Vision Framework was intended to be a starting point from which additional stakeholders\, new perspectives\, and revolutionary ideas can contribute to connecting and further activating historical Philadelphia. With an appetite for incorporating new strategies\, the Vision Framework presumes one set of constant foundational elements to include collaboration amongst two or more historically oriented organizations\, a shift within the area from vehicular to pedestrian centricity and investments to acknowledge the role of underserved communities in the founding and growth of our country. \n \nThis event will be hosted on Zoom. \n \nFor more information\, click HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-philadelphia-vision-framework/
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SUMMARY:Addressing Urban Challenges from a Regional Planning Agency Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Come listen in on a  fireside chat with DVRPC Executive Director\, Ariella Maron\, about how DVRPC approaches urban challenges.\n\n\nThe Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is Greater Philadelphia’s regional planning agency\, planning for the nine-county\, bi-state region as a whole\, while also addressing place-based issues facing various portions of the region\, including Center City\, Philadelphia.  Ariella Maron became DVRPC’s Executive Director in January 2023 and will join us for a fireside chat with Patty Elkis\, DVRPC’s recently retired Deputy Executive Director. Come listen in on a conversation about how DVRPC approaches urban challenges of aging infrastructure\, a changing climate\, disadvantaged communities\, and competition for limited funds\, as well as a discussion of new trends in community outreach\, addressing safety and access\, shifts in the economy\, and adapting to a lower carbon future.   \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for Design Philadelphia. \nComplimentary wine and snacks will be served. \n \nFor more information\, click HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/addressing-urban-challenges-from-a-regional-planning-agency-perspective/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Designing a Culture of Recreation
DESCRIPTION:How can Philadelphia think beyond rec centers in our neighborhoods\, to build a larger culture of sports and recreation in Philly?\n\n\nWith two stadium districts in the works\, the FDR Park redesign\, and a proposed $60 million waterfront pool park along the Schuylkill River\, Philadelphia has a newly heightened focus on sports and recreation. How can Philadelphia leverage these projects\, and think beyond rec centers in our neighborhoods\, to build a larger culture of sport\, recreation\, and physical activity in the city? \n \nLight refreshments will be served. \nThe event is free to attend and we ask you to RSVP so that we can get an approximate head count. \n \nTo read more\, click HERE. \nBy registering\, you consent to being recorded and added to our email list.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/designing-a-culture-of-recreation/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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