You are cordially invited to attend:
Central Philadelphia Development Corporation's
Membership Meeting
Transforming the Reading Viaduct
Lessons from NYC’s High Line Park
Tuesday, June 9, 4:00 PM
Union League
140 South Broad Street
Lincoln Hall
Lower Manhattan�s High Line transformed not only a defunct rail line, but an entire neighborhood in New York City. Built in phases over the last decade, the High Line has prompted new investment in housing, retail and cultural facilities. With the completion of construction documents for Phase 1 by Studio Bryan Hanes and Urban Engineers, what is similar and what will be different about Philadelphia�s planned Rail Park?
Speakers:
• Adam Ganser, Vice President, Planning and Design,
Friends of the High Line, New York
• Paul R. Levy, Executive Director,
Central Philadelphia
Development Corporation
• Michael Garden, Friends of the Rail Park, Philadelphia
CPDC members are encouraged to invite both young professionals and other members of their firms to attend this meeting. RSVP today to Carol Raffa, craffa@centercityphila.org or 215.440.5500. |