Urbanism Give Schuylkill River The Wetlands It Wants What would the Schuylkill River say if you could ask it what it wants? Sean O’Rourke believes the river would say beautification of its banks and serious investment in a healthy, urban tidal river ecosystem
Development The Hidden River On Grand Display With a boardwalk in Center City and a reimagined rec center in Manayunk each set to open this week, Philadelphia has two inspiring venues in which to see the Schuylkill River anew. Brad Maule previews the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk and Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center
Photography Shining On The Schuylkill Banks With an assist from the Commonwealth, the Schuykill River Development Corporation flipped the upgraded switch to relight the bridges over the Schuylkill River in Center City on September 26th. Brad Maule brings his camera and tripod for a stroll along the banks to bask in their glow
Urbanism Bartram’s Mile High As the Bartram’s Mile segment of the growing and trail along the Schuylkill Banks inches closer to reality, neighbors and park users are invited to provide their feedback at meetings tonight and next Monday. Brad Maule has the latest on Southwest Philly’s next major green space
Urbanism A Day In The Possible City Antidote for the winter blues? A day exploring the newest section of the Schuylkill Banks and then the Reading Viaduct