Planned new plaza and bike lanes for Market Street get boost from $2.7M in grants

Rendering shows a statue of Chief Tamenend, currently at Front and Market Streets, moved to Second and Market as centerpiece of a planned Tamenend Plaza.say a new round of funding and other momentum has left them confident they’ll be able to complete construction of a new pedestrian plaza by 2026 — the nation’s 250th birthday.

in Old City by 2026, the nation’s Semiquincentennial. Independence Historical Trust, Independence National Historical Park, Old City District, and the city are all involved in the project.Vision2026, which encompasses the central part of Old City, includes the planned Tamanend Plaza to be situated near Christ Church and the Market-subway station. The pedestrian-friendly plaza would connect with an existing park owned by the National Park Service and the redesigned Market Street corridor.

“This plaza, when completed, will make significant upgrades to the pedestrian environment in Old City,” said Boyle, who said the intersection had suffered from lack of investment. “Such an important space for our city is deserving of an appearance that befits its stature, and through this project, we will deliver that.”

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