Old City Streetscape
Improvement Master Plan

The Old City District includes approximately 24 square blocks whose streets, sidewalks, historic buildings, and spaces contribute to the rich urban texture of Philadelphia. The existing infrastructure in OCD is under tre- mendous pressure as office workers, theatergoers, tourists, and residents move about on streets and sidewalks designed and constructed in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Master Plan illustrated how OCD could clarify and enhance the pedestrian environ- ment, addressing the critical issues of pedestrian safety and comfort, auxiliary and specialty lighting, neighborhood image, and economic development. The Plan included dynamic streetscape designs to complement the "hipstoric" built environment and an economic plan describing future development options.

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Old City District