Author Archive

Rob Armstrong

Rob Armstrong is the Preservation and Capital Projects Manager for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation where he works on projects related to trails and active transportation, historic preservation and park improvements. He is completing his Ph.D. at Lehigh University in American History, investigating the history and development of the Fairmount Park system and urban open space in Philadelphia. In his free time, he enjoys bicycling, music, homebrewing and rooting for the Phils.

Always A Philadelphian

Always A Philadelphian

February 1, 2012  |  Vantage

John Coltrane came of age, learned from the masters, and became a legend living in Philadelphia--now preservationists are working to save Trane’s Strawberry Mansion home > more

Resurrect Philadelphia

Resurrect Philadelphia

October 24, 2011  |  Vantage

Dread and the particular Philadelphia ennui of Toynbee Tiles > more

Activate!

Activate!

September 13, 2011  |  Vantage

How Active Transportation is re-engineering the city and region > more