MW04-Philadelphia 101

This is the quick skinny on Philly from the locals who know it. Explore several Philadelphia neighborhoods on foot – Chinatown, Independence Mall, Old City, Gayborhood and the area around City Hall – as you get an overview of the city’s DNA, from history and planning to infrastructure, art, culture, redevelopment, demographics and current trends. Move through time as you walk. Listen and learn details about the city – from the Lenni Lenape who first lived here, to William Penn’s original plan for the street grid and squares, from the recent Rebuild Initiative and the Philadelphia2035 Comprehensive Plan, and more! Find out about policies that have shaped the built environment and projects underway, from highway capping to plans to improve transit, parks, plazas and cycling.