Open Space
Passyunk Square Civic Association
Percy Street is an “L”-shaped alleyway with the potential to link two famous Philly commercial corridors—the Italian Market and East Passyunk Avenue. In 2016, the alley became the colorful backdrop for Electric Street, an LED light mural. The Collaborative helped the community imagine the next steps and tie improvements to a broader community revitalization initiative. Our conceptual design activates the alley with distinctive paving, gateway murals, and downspout planters and makes the connecting streets more welcoming with bike lanes, green curb bump-outs, and lighting.
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Rendering of proposed mid-alley improvements
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Cultural fixtures within the focus area
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Getting community input at a task force meeting
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Community survey feedback
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Design strategy for the focus area: Light, art, green space and wayfinding:
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Conceptual design for the South Gateway at Reed Street
