DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION BREAKS GROUND FOR THE RACE STREET PIER

Today, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC ) along with Mayor Nutter and City and State Officials broke ground for the Race Street Pier, the first new public space of its kind on the Central Delaware River Waterfront.

In addition to breaking ground for this new park, DRWC announced a new initiative, the Race Street Connector, which will create a new attractive and dramatic experience for residents and visitors from Old City to walk, bike or drive from 2nd and Race Streets to Columbus Boulevard to this exciting new pier.

\”After years of planning and discussion the revitalization of the Delaware River waterfront is beginning to quickly take shape, driven by world-class design and community involvement,\” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. \”The Race Street Pier will be a spectacular new park which will engage people from the adjacent neighborhoods, people from all parts of the City and tourists in a wonderful new way to experience the majestic Delaware River. I want to thank the many community leaders, and funders who have worked with us to bring this project to fruition. We are truly creating a waterfront that will be enjoyed by generations of Philadelphians to come.\”