Refreshing Passyunk Avenue with Park Space

Passyunk Avenue is full of pedestrians, but the diagonal pathway is also broken up by a bunch of intersections which make it more than a little confusing to those strolling along. Planning Collective is proposing a new way to develop the 6-way intersection at 12th and Morris Streets, one that would add 4,000 square feet to the urban environment. Not only would this mean a safer walkway for diners and shoppers along the Avenue, it could make for a greener sliver of designed land.

Planning Collective is currently in the running for a $50K grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project, which funds great community ideas based on how many people vote for them. Planning Collective's idea is called Reclaim Concrete for Park Space. It is currently in 75th place. Check out their video which shows how cities like New York and San Francisco have successfully completed similar projects with busy intersections. PC proposes the following:

• Community outreach to ensure design addresses local needs and desires
• Final design schematics and city construction agreement
• Approximately 4,000 square feet of newly pedestrianized space for everyone to enjoy!
• A blueprint document to help install projects like these across the City

We like the sound of this. Voting will end on May 31. Go vote! Passyunk Avenue needs you.

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