THE DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION
DRWC’S CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Planning / Development • • •
Design and build high quality parks, open space and other public amenities, including recreational trails and ecological restoration projects Promote and support high quality private investment in new development, including residential, commercial, entertainment, and light industrial Connect waterfront to adjacent neighborhoods with new streetscapes, signage, and dramatic lighting schemes
Programming • • •
Activate waterfront public spaces with a diverse range of high quality events and activities throughout the year Operate highly successful public events such as Spruce Street Harbor Park & Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest and Summerfest Complement DRWC’s development mission by generating more demand for and excitement about the riverfront
Maintenance / Security • •
Ensure waterfront public spaces are kept free of litter and graffiti and in good repair with regular sidewalk sweeping, trash removal, and site maintenance and ensure waterways are kept clear through regular dredging Reduce and prevent crime and enhance perception of safety through regular security presence in close collaboration with Philadelphia Police
Race Street Pier
Washington Avenue Pier
Spring Garden Street Connector
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Pier 9 (Cherry Street Pier)
Feasibility Study (2012)
Feasibility Study (2012)
FringeArts Feastival
Philadelphia Fringe Festival Performances
Jordan Griska’s Wreck
Ann Hamilton’s Habitus
Cherry Street Pier Conceptual Plan
Cherry Street Pier Open House
Cherry Street Pier Open House
Cherry Street Pier Open House
What We Learned
What We Learned
CHERRY STREET PIER
CHERRY STREET PIER
CHERRY STREET PIER
THE HUB & THE GARDEN
Approximately 3500 square feet at the front of the Pier Approximately 500 square feet at the end of the Pier Space for food trucks
THE HUB & THE GARDEN
Restaurant Fit-Out Will Likely Include: Self-contained handwashing station Exhaust hood Ansul fire suppression system
Fryer Grill Small refrigerator Small freezer Prep table
THE MARKET & THE PLATFORM
Flexible space for small-scale retail and large-scale installations, exhibitions, and events Approximately 10,000 square feet, unconditioned Twenty 8’ Farmhouse-Style Tables Provided
OPERATIONS HOURS Likely ~11:00 am to ~10:00 pm
TRASH Shared trash receptacles will be placed out of the way and collected/disposed of regularly by DRWC maintenance staff or contractors
SECURITY On-site DRWC security during operating hours, roaming security for nonoperating hours
MARKETING & WEBSITE Work with DRWC marketing team to promote your business and opportunities at the pier
LEASE TERMS (TENTATIVE) THE HUB & THE GARDEN | RESTAURANT & FOOD TRUCKS Restaurant • Exploring a number of different concepts, including a monthly rotation • Opportunities for just the Hub, just the Garden, or both Food Trucks • Electrical hookup provided • Daily Rate TBD
THE MARKET | SMALL-SCALE RETAIL Studio tenants Free for Ground Floor Studios, outside each space $17.50/per day for market stall Non-studio tenants $700 - Season pass (40 days/20 weekends) $35 – daily rate
THE PLATFORM | EVENTS AND INSTALLATIONS To Be Determined
NEXT STEPS Fill out the Vendor Survey (now!) • Help us understand your needs and desires as we develop the specifications for each area of the pier
Submit an application (Spring 2018) •
More details to come – keep an eye on our website, sign up for email alerts, and follow us on social media
Cherry Street Pier Opens (Mid-Summer 2018)
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