Over the course of the past six years, the City of Philadelphia has completed a series of other plans and studies aimed at balancing development with environmental and community objectives. The key goals and strategies outlined in Greenworks Philadelphia; Green2015; Green City, Clean Waters; and the Philadelphia Complete Streets Handbook challenge the conventional model for industrial space planning. Dedication to the growth of businesses and industries of the future, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to a healthy future for Philadelphia’s riparian corridors is paramount to the success of the Lower Schuylkill.
PLAN DEVELOPMENT The opportunities identified in these studies spurred PIDC, PCPC, and the Department of Commerce to partner with the William Penn Foundation and PennPraxis to develop a comprehensive master plan to transform the Lower Schuylkill into a vibrant, 21stcentury industrial campus featuring an array of businesses and jobs. The Lower Schuylkill Master Plan team initiated an intensive, 18-month planning process involving stakeholders from the public and private sectors as well as community and advocacy groups. An Advisory Group made up of local institutions, community groups, and City officials provided guidance throughout the planning process. Four community meetings — two on each side of the Schuylkill River — were held at different phases of the planning process to maximize community input. The culmination of these planning efforts is this Master Plan, a document that envisions a bustling, modern industrial district in Philadelphia and outlines the necessary steps to get there.
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• 100+ participants at community meetings • General public through online survey
Parks and Recreation Spaces
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Rail and Utility Corridors
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Green Development
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• 48 organizations on the Advisory Group
Our Guide to Achieving Vibrant and Sustainable Urban Places
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• Three lead agencies
GreenPlan Philadelphia
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WHO PARTICIPATED
Green Schoolyards
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Green Streets
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Vacant Land Opportunities
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