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THE DELAWARE RIVER
WATERFRONT CORPORATION
Graffiti Pier Pre-Proposal Meeting June 13, 2019
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TODAY’S AGENDA
▪ Introduction to DRWC▪ Past Projects▪ Project Background and Description▪ Questions
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DRWC’S CORE RESPONSIBILITIESPlanning / Development
▪ Design and build high quality parks, open space and other public amenities
▪ Promote and support high quality private investment in new development
▪ Connect waterfront to adjacent neighborhoods
Programming
▪ Activate waterfront public spaces with a diverse range of high quality events and activities
▪ Operate highly successful public events (e.g., Spruce Street Harbor Park & Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest and Summerfest)
▪ Complement DRWC’s development mission by generating more demand for and excitement about the riverfront
Maintenance / Security
▪ Ensure waterfront public spaces are kept free of litter and graffiti and in good repair
▪ Reduce and prevent crime and enhance perception of safety through regular security presence in close collaboration with Philadelphia Police
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MASTER PLAN PROJECT AREA
Master Plan covers the waterfront from Oregon Ave. to Allegheny Ave. and east of I-95
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MASTER PLAN VISION: PARKS EVERY HALF MILE
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MASTER PLAN VISION: MULTI-MODAL WATERFRONT TRAIL NETWORK
Multi-Use TrailColumbus Boulevard TrailExisting Regional BikewayExisting Local Bikeway
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MASTER PLAN VISION: CONNECTOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Primary Connector StreetSecondary Connector Street
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COMPLETED AND PLANNED PROJECTS
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RACE STREET PIER
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WASHINGTON AVENUE PIER
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PIER 68
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SOUTH WETLANDS PARK
▪ RFP for Design Services released on 5/20
▪ Proposals due to DRWC on 7/8, 4:30pm
▪ Planned Wetland Park on Piers 53 – 70 in South Philadelphia
▪ Create vital fish and aquatic species habitat
▪ Improve access to the waterfront ▪ Increase resiliency to SLR and climate
change impacts
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GRAFFITI PIER PROJECT
PROJECT NEED▪ Continue DRWC investment in the northern
waterfront ▪ Connect Port Richmond and Olde Richmond
neighborhoods to the waterfront with better access
▪ Preserve and expand the impact of Graffiti Pier as an artistic resource
Source: Flickr
PROJECT BACKGROUND▪ Conrail owns significant waterfront property
abutting the Port Richmond and Olde Richmond neighborhoods
▪ Conrail and DRWC entered into an MOU in 2019 to transfer the 6 acre site (Pier 18) to DRWC for creation of a public park and to support the further transformation of the space
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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONThe RFP is for a comprehensive planning process for:▪ Conceptual design of a new public park▪ Improved access to the waterfront for Port Richmond and Olde Richmond▪ Continuation of the Delaware River Trail beginning at Cumberland Street
Source: BillyPenn
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
OTHER PROJECT GOALS▪ Improved access to and within
the site – improve connections to adjacent neighborhoods and coordinate with Conrail on a future plan for multi-modal access and circulation
▪ Incorporate best practices in sustainability and climate change resiliency – ensure the structural integrity of bulkheads and future impacts from climate change on the waterfront and nearby neighborhoods
The plan should…▪ Be a community-supported vision▪ Reflect the space’s civic value and
artistic heritage ▪ Provide a realistic path forward
towards transformation with a strong implementation focus
▪ Ensure community buy-in –create a sense of ownership and stewardship by engaging neighbors and future users of the space, respect the cultural heritage of the pier
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HISTORIC SITE OVERVIEW - 1924
Source: Dallin Aerial Survey Company Photographs
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HISTORIC SITE AERIAL
Graffiti Pier (Pier 18)
Originally the site was used as a coal tipping pier to transfer coal from Western PA to ships.
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SITE AERIAL TODAY
Graffiti Pier site ~6 acres (in red)
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GRAFFITI PIER RFP SCHEDULE
6/4/2019 Request for Proposals released6/13/2019 Pre-Proposal Meeting 6/21/2019 Questions due to DRWC in writing (email
only to [email protected]) by 4:30pm6/26/2019 DRWC to post answers to questions
online by 5:00pm 7/12/2019 Proposals due to DRWC by 12:00 pmWeek of 7/15/2019 or 7/22/2019 Interviews with short-listed firmsEnd of July Project awarded
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QUESTIONS?