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For Park(ing) Day Philadelphia 2017, the Collaborative transformed a parking space into a pop-up lending library that was later re-installed at the Wister Recreation Center in Germantown. The library brought in a steady stream of readers and sparked great conversations about favorite books. The Little Library features colorful fencing designed to look like the spines of favorite books and shelving built from wooden crates.

  • The Little Library has a permanent home at the Wister Recreation Center
  • The Little Library began as a pop-up community library at 12th and Arch Streets
  • People streamed in all day to choose books and share favorites
  • Fencing made from painted pallets suggests great books to read
  • Stocking the shelves with donated books
  • Children enjoying the Little Library at Wister Recreation Center
Volunteer Design Team

Jacob Lightman

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Other
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jeffrey Brummer

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Architect, Registered

"​I feel that I have grown so much professionally by participating in the Collaborative over the years. My experiences have shaped how I design for the better."

Jeffrey Brummer Architects
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Haddon Township, New Jersey

Katie Roof

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Mechanical Engineer
Bruce E. Brooks & Associates
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nissa Eisenberg

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Architect, Registered
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Richard Hwang

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Mechanical Engineer

"The Collaborative is very organized and has equally motivated members. It makes all the difference for projects."

Bruce E. Brooks & Associates
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stephen Wayland

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Mechanical Engineer

" I find that interacting with the people and groups that the collaborative works with restores my faith in humanity and our ability to create common good."

Bruce E. Brooks & Associates
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reflects volunteers' profession and firm at time of Design Grant
Project Title
PARK(ing) Day 2017
Address
100 block N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Neighborhood
Market East
Center City Philadelphia
Volunteer Hours
131
Value of Pro Bono Services
$18,000
Design Grant Completed
November 20, 2017
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