Skip to content
Support Hidden City img

support our work

become a member
donate

exploring philadelphia's urban landscape

Support Hidden City img

follow

Asset 2
Artboard 1
  • Tours
  • About
  • Shop
  • Member Login
  • Support
  • Contact
  • Editorial Policies
New Schuylkill River Trail Extension Now Open
Urbanism

New Schuylkill River Trail Extension Now Open

Michael Bixler takes us on a stroll down the newest segment of the Schuylkill River Trail

With A Little Help From Frank Furness, We Evaluate 10 New Projects
Architecture

With A Little Help From Frank Furness, We Evaluate 10 New Projects

Hidden City architecture critic Jason Lempieri summons the spirit of Frank Furness in this appraisal of Philly’s newest urban forms

The Gallery: Finally The Destination Ed Bacon Hoped For?
Urbanism

The Gallery: Finally The Destination Ed Bacon Hoped For?

PREIT’s transformation of The Gallery into an upscale shopping outlet promises to be the suburban-minded downtown destination that the first mall failed to deliver. Contributor Chris Giuliano takes a look at the redevelopment of East Market and Edmond Bacon’s original plan

Shaping A New Urban Crossroads At 33rd And Chestnut
Art & Design

Shaping A New Urban Crossroads At 33rd And Chestnut

Contributor Ann de Forest stands at the confluence of Penn and Drexel’s campuses where a once listless intersection is being redefined with energy, connectivity, and strategic design

DesignPhiladelphia Hits Home With This Year’s Festival
Art & Design

DesignPhiladelphia Hits Home With This Year’s Festival

This year’s DesignPhiladelphia festival kicks into full swing tomorrow featuring 100 events over the next two weeks. Michael Bixler has these staff picks.

The Spark And Influence of City Visions 30 Years Later
Art & Design

The Spark And Influence of City Visions 30 Years Later

In 1986, design competition City Visions challenged contestants to build a better Philadelphia. No idea was too big or too small and all was encouraged to enter. On the competition’s anniversary Contributor Ann de Forest takes a look back and finds a spirit of innovation akin to the city’s current approach to urban design solutions

U.S. DOT Workshop Explores Capping And Connectivity On Vine Street
Urbanism

U.S. DOT Workshop Explores Capping And Connectivity On Vine Street

The U.S. Department of Transportation held a two-day community forum on July 16 and 17 exploring design interventions for reimagining Vine Street. Stephen Stofka has the recap

Learning From Dilworth Park’s Water Magic
Art & Design

Learning From Dilworth Park’s Water Magic

Thérèse d’Auria Ryley examines how Philadelphia’s relationship with water fountains and rivers is redefining the way urban planners design public space


Hidden City Alternate Logo

© 2011-2023 Hidden City Philadelphia

  • About
  • Support
  • Tours & Events
  • Shop
  • Members
  • Contact