What is your Big Idea for Philadelphia?
"The West Philly Waterfront: Explained"
What's next for Philly: The West Philadelphia Waterfront will serve as the gateway to the region’s cradle of economic growth - the universities, health systems, and burgeoning life sciences companies of University City. Amenity-rich cities draw talent and investment and signal to the world that they are ready to compete for jobs and wealth-building in a global economy. 
The West Philadelphia Waterfront will be a two-deck public space built above the Schuylkill River extending from Chestnut to Market along Schuylkill Avenue. The upper deck will feature a welcoming, lushly planted promenade, street access to food trucks and rideshares, and sweeping views over the river and into Center City. Visitors can take stairs, an accessible ramp, or slide down to the lower deck - an entertainment hub featuring a fully public pool, a natural beach, and a covered entertainment venue.
The West Philadelphia Waterfront will be pivotal in promoting equity and resiliency in public space. It will become a place where young and old Philadelphians can learn how to swim, hosting citywide swim competitions and lifeguard training. Moreover, we are committed to showcasing shade as equity, providing a fully public shaded area for respite during the hottest months. Importantly, we have designed this project to withstand a 500-year storm event, demonstrating our dedication to building a robust and sustainable future for our city.
Come check out Nate and his Fast Forward >> Philly presentation
on October 8th, 6pm at Brickworks Design Studio!
Register here for your free ticket.
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| Email: nate@universitycity.org Linked-in: Nate Hommel Instagram: @nate_hommel X: @natehommel |
Nate, the Director of Planning and Design at University City District (UCD) since 2012, brings dedicated enthusiasm and urban design expertise to enhance the quality of life in Philadelphia's University City. His impactful leadership includes pioneering progressive placemaking and tactical urbanism strategies, notably transforming the Trolley Portal Gardens into a vibrant public space. Spearheading initiatives like Green City Works, UCD's landscape social enterprise, Nate continues to lead innovative public space projects. Co-founding Open Streets PHL before the pandemic, and since 2020, he has advocated for community engagement and activating the public realm. He successfully guided outdoor dining initiatives during the pandemic to focus on the public realm, turning parklet rules and regs into streeteries. Nate's global influence as a speaker underscores his commitment to inclusive urban environments, featured in publications like The Washington Post.
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