Philadelphia: City Requests Feedback On Design For Broad, Germantown, & Erie

Philadelphia PA

24 January, 2021

11:10 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Philadelphia : January 22, 2021 Joy Huertas Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability, Department of Commerce, Department of Planning and Development, Office of the Mayor The City is requesting feedback on the design for public space and traffic safety improvements at Broad, Germantown, and Erie. The plans are based on previous phases of community input conducted in 2020. The design incorporates input received through print, in-person, and digital methods from 781 residents, workers, shoppers, and SEPTA riders. View results of community engagement .   Based on feedback received, the design includes: A literature theme Circles layout for public spaces Lawn  Fixed seating  String lights  Bright colors Combination of shade structure and trees  The City would like to hear what you think of the design. Please see below for how to provide feedback. Note: Parts of the design may change due to maintenance needs. The City is committed to creating welcoming public spaces and an updated intersection that are maintainable for the long-term. Trash cans are also part of the overall design and are not currently pictured. What happens next February 14, 2021: Deadline to comment on design February 2021: City will share feedback collected and any changes that will be made with the public May – November 2021: Temporary improvements at Butler Triangle/Fish Park to do further engagement and test out features 2022 – 2023: Construct the project How You Can Provide Feedback  View the design. Send comments or questions to [email protected], or text or call us at (215) 436-9886. Deadline to submit comments is February 14, 2021. Invite a City staffer to attend your (virtual) community meeting to share the design and collect feedback by emailing [email protected]. Click here to view the design for Broad, Germantown & Erie. This press release was produced by the City of Philadelphia.The views expressed here are the author's own.