ACTION 5th Square's mission is to achieve a more accessible, sustainable, and equitable Philadelphia for all residents through better mobility, public space, and built environment policies. The upcoming 2019 City Council election can be a watershed moment to make this mission a political reality. Continue reading

ACTION   Thanks to everyone who came out for one of last Tuesday's dueling events! We had a great time co-hosting the Funding the Civic Commons discussion with Knight, and were glad to see the huge turnout for the City's open house for bike lane infrastructure improvements in Old City and Northern Liberties. Continue reading

ACTION Help advocate for safer streets by attending an open house with the City's Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (oTIS) in partnership with several neighborhood organizations in Northern Liberties tomorrow. There we can learn more about and advocate for protected bicycle lanes on N. 2nd, N. 5th, & N. 6th Streets between Market Street and Spring Garden Street. Continue reading

ACTION 5th Square members are invited to attend a members-only meeting on January 23rd where we'll be kicking off our 2019 City Council organizing efforts with a special briefing on the state of the campaign landscape, and an informal straw poll of members to help focus our 2019 endorsement process. Become a member today or sign up at the meeting, and get involved to help us organize for the 2019 Council elections! Continue reading

ACTION Slow Zone Applications are due this Friday, January 18th!  Check out the advocacy tools on our 'Neighborhood Slow Zone' Campaign Resources page, and get your application in for a slow zone in your neighborhood. Continue reading

ACTION TODAY! Protected Bike Lane Double Feature at Center City RCOs. Support protected bicycle lanes in Philadelphia by attending one of two RCO meetings tonight, both starting at 7pm.   Continue reading

Citizens of New York City rejoiced this week as their Transportation Department announced that motor-vehicle deaths will be at their lowest rate in a century. Through December 26th, 196 fatalities were recorded, an 11% reduction since 2017. The City attributes this to their long-term dedication to Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and severe injuries, while increasing safety, health, and mobility for all. Continue reading

The Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability has released their first long-term vision for a major Philadelphia corridor, Roosevelt Boulevard! Read all about 5th Square's response here... Continue reading

We had an amazing time at the 2018 Holiday Party Fundraiser last Thursday! Thank you to everyone who supported us! We had awesome turnout, with over 60 people in attendance, including 8 candidates running for City Council and other seats in 2019. Thanks to your generous support, we're well on our way to amassing the resources we'll need to support urbanist champions for local offices in 2019.  Continue reading

2018 was a banner year for 5th Square political action committee in which our all-volunteer organization achieved tremendous growth in our volunteer power, advocacy capacity, and impact on the public conversation about issues surrounding our mission of a more accessible, sustainable, and equitable Philadelphia. Continue reading

5th Square Holiday Party, Transit Equity Day Meeting, Route for Change Meeting Continue reading

We endorse the Council President’s amendment and appreciate his efforts to bring about structural change to the way we enforce the laws that govern our city’s streets. Continue reading

5th Square Holiday Party, Mayor Kenney at Design Advocacy Group, Continue reading

Washington Ave Meeting, ‘10-Minute Communities” event, Women Led Happy Hour Continue reading

Neighborhood Slow Zone Campaign Resources, Center City Transpo Survey, Reviving Vine report Continue reading

Neighborhood Slow Zones, Meet-and-Greet with Councilwoman Helen Gym, Vision Zero One Year In Continue reading

Delaware Waterfront Transit, 'Missing Middle' Housing Event, Support 1 Dock Street! Continue reading

Petition for Free Election Day SEPTA, Roosevelt Blvd speed cams pass, Delaware Waterfront Transit Study Continue reading

Kenney to enforce Center City bus lanes, Canvass Saturday for Malcolm Kenyatta, Just Streets Continue reading

Harrisburg's six Vision Zero bills, Lime Bike hiring in Philly, Kenney transpo plan release date Continue reading

Philadelphia’s process for adding traffic calming devices like speed cushions has some high hurdles for neighbors, but did you know you can request an all-way stop sign by simply writing a letter? While it doesn’t guarantee a new stop sign will be installed, your letter serves as legal notification of dangerous street conditions. The request triggers Philadelphia Streets Department to conduct a safety study, and legally obliges them to follow the results of the study. Continue reading

Bus network redesign lessons, Philly still outpacing suburbs, Last call for Citizens Planning Institute Continue reading

Boulevard Speed Cameras Vote Today, Vidas for Council, Come to Our Party Continue reading

Make Woodland Ave safe for pedestrians, Transit advocacy kick-off, Krasner's bad call Continue reading

Come to our Transit Committee kick-off this Wednesday, August 29th at Industrious! Continue reading

Props for Free Streets, Transit Advocacy Kick-off, Job Growth and Transit Continue reading

(32 units, mixed-use, on top of the 40th St.El Station) The Philly YIMBY ('Yes in My Backyard') newsletter highlights the latest zoning appeals for urbanist-friendly infill housing with 5 or more units, mixed uses, and low parking. Sign up to receive our newsletter and alerts about projects and meetings in your area, or to volunteer with Philly YIMBY. Send tips about RCO meetings, developers, renderings, and local chatter to 5thsq@5thsq.org, or post about it in the Philly YIMBY Facebook group.    Continue reading

Free Streets on North Broad this Saturday Continue reading

The third Philly Free Streets is happening this Saturday on North Broad Street, with miles of streets closed to cars and open for people-powered fun and recreation Continue reading

RIP Paper transfers. Now let's end the $1 transfer penalty! Continue reading

The case for the Chestnut Transit Way, Washington Ave Gateway walk, Society Hill downzoning Continue reading

Image: JVM Studio Old City District is hosting a meeting asking people to reenvision the park space at 2nd and Market next to Christ Church. Continue reading

Support housing! Check back here for the latest zoning appeals for urbanist-friendly infill housing projects with 5 or more units, mixed uses, and low parking. Sign up to receive our newsletter and alerts about projects and meetings in your area, or sign up to volunteer with Philly YIMBY. Send tips about RCO meetings, developers, renderings, and local hearsay to phillyyimby@gmail.com, or post about it in our Facebook group.    Continue reading

5th Square co-chair Dena Driscoll writes about making Philadelphia more accessible for our oldest and youngest citizens in the Inquirer's public space series. Continue reading

(Photo: Jeff Fusco | Philly Mag) Read about SEPTA's big bus network redesign initiative, and want to help advocate for better, more frequent bus service? Join our new Transit Committee. Continue reading

Google Images: Roosevelt Boulevard Call your State Senator TODAY to support SB172, authorizing a speed camera pilot on Roosevelt Boulevard, one of America's most notoriously dangerous roads. Continue reading

We have ONE DAY to stop Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell's regressive parking minimums bill! Read more about how you can help in this week's newsletter. Continue reading

Get a limited edition 5th Square 'City Hall' t-shirt, and help us elect urbanists to City Council Continue reading

Zombie parking bill is back on Council's agenda this week. We need your help to stop it. Continue reading

5th Square's Election Day Endorsements Continue reading

5th Square's 2018 Election Endorsements Continue reading

5th Square is proud to endorse two candidates for State Representative in this year's 2018 Democratic primary elections:Dan Martino for the 177th District, and Malcolm Kenyatta for the 181st District.  Continue reading

Alessa Rubendall for Democratic Committee Person in Ward 46, Division 2 (Cedar Park/Garden Court) Continue reading

Gregory Yorgey-Girdy for Democratic Committee Person in Ward 48, 8th Division (Point Breeze) Continue reading

Marion Blow for Democratic Committee Person in Ward 2, Division 15 Continue reading

Map: 100+ urbanist candidates running for committee person Continue reading

Steph Davis for Democratic Committee Person, Ward 39, Division 10 (Lower Moyamensing) Continue reading

William Knapp for Democratic Committee Person, Ward 2, Division 24 Continue reading

William Gross for Democratic Committee in Ward 2, Division 26 (Queen Village) Continue reading

Ellen Davis for Democratic Committee in Ward 2, Division 8 (Passyunk Square) Continue reading