5th Square is Philadelphia's urbanist political action committee, organizing and advocating for better transportation, land use, and public space policies. Our work is made possible through the support of over 400 members donating anywhere from $5 to $25 a month.
A huge thank you to the folks who attended our Holiday Party last Friday! It was a great night celebrating our 10th year as an organization and the achievements of our award winners and urbanist community!
🎉 HOLIDAY PARTY RECAP
🌉 DELAWARE RIVER BRIDGE MULTI-USE PATH
There is currently no bike/pedestrian access across the Delaware River between Philadelphia and Trenton, but a new multi-use path on the I-95 Delaware River Bridge could change that.
As plans advance to rehabilitate or replace the bridge, we need your help to push for bike and pedestrian access to better connect Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Take the survey here (by January 3rd) and read more about the proposal from the Bicycle Coalition.
Questions 4 and 5 are open-ended and are the best place to ask for the inclusion of a bike and pedestrian path.
🚇 SUPPORT A SUBWAY ON ROOSEVELT BLVD
Support the Subway option at a Public Open House for Roosevelt Boulevard!
This is where it matters MOST! At these meetings, PennDOT will ask YOU to choose a transit option for the future of Roosevelt Blvd.
TOMORROW - Open House 3
Wednesday, December 18, 6 - 8 PM
New Life Philly Church, 425 E Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Open House 4
Tuesday, January 7, 6 - 8 PM
American Heritage Credit Union, 2068 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Our organizers will be on site handing out "Build the Roosevelt Blvd Subway" Pins -- the only way you can get them is to SHOW UP!
🎄 PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY MIRACLE ON 13TH STREET
The Miracle on S. 13th St is a magical gem and truly South Philly experience.
Its popularity has resulted in daily gridlock as visitors circle the block in their cars. It’s time the city pedestrianize this block during peak times.
The “Friends of Miracle on South 13th Street” are advocating for improvements to make the Miracle safer, more accessible and more enjoyable — including temporary street closures during peak hours, dropoff zones for trollies and noise code enforcement after 9 p.m.
The “Friends of the Miracle on South 13th” are distinct from the organizers of the Miracle itself.
🚨 ACTION ITEMS
🚌 Lehigh Ave Bus Lane
OTIS is studying a bus lane on Lehigh Ave from Kensington Ave to American St. Respond to their survey.
🚲 Support the Spruce and Pine Streets Redesign
Opponents in Society Hill have been circulating flyers with a petition opposing life-saving measures which would add concrete protection to the bike lanes on Spruce and Pine Streets. To help us push back and show our elected officials that we support safer Spruce and Pine Streets, sign and share our petition supporting the redesign.
🏘️ More Housing in PA
🛣️ Stop I-95 Expansion
PennDOT is planning to expand I-95 in Center City and South Philly by adding lanes and new ramps. This will threaten the well-being of our neighborhoods by worsening air quality, increasing noise pollution, harming our access to the waterfront, and destroying sports facilities. To make matters worse, PennDOT has been deceitful about its engagement efforts.
Join us in telling PennDOT that highway expansion has no place in the core of Philadelphia by signing our petition.
EVENTS
Roosevelt Blvd Open House 3
Wednesday, December 18, 6 - 8 PM | New Life Philly Church, 425 E Roosevelt Blvd
Support the subway option at this Public Open House for Roosevelt Boulevard! Hosted by PennDOT, SEPTA and the City of Philadelphia
YIMBY Chanukah Philadelphia
Thursday, Dec 26 at 7:30pm | RSVP for Location
Come celebrate Chanukah with other pro-housing folks in our first ever YIMBY Jewish Chanukah party in Philadelphia!
Roosevelt Blvd Open House 4
Tuesday, January 7, 6 - 8 PM | American Heritage Credit Union, 2068 Red Lion Road
Support the subway option at this Public Open House for Roosevelt Boulevard! Hosted by PennDOT, SEPTA and the City of Philadelphia
WHAT WE'RE READING
🏙️ HOUSING & LAND USE
🌳 PUBLIC SPACE
🚌 TRANSIT
🚴 MOBILITY
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
5th Square is Philadelphia's urbanist political action committee.
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