Milestone for the Delaware waterfront
By Thomas Corcoran
Today, Philadelphians will take another step toward a more open, accessible Delaware River waterfront.
Situated below the Ben Franklin Bridge, just north of Penn’s Landing, the Race Street Pier is one of the first new waterfront parks to be built in the city in decades. It’s also an early sign of success for those who hope to see the Delaware waterfront fulfill its potential to be a beautiful public amenity and a source of economic vitality.
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