MW26-South Philly’s Iconic Commercial Corridors

South 9th Street and East Passyunk Avenue are iconic Philadelphia neighborhood commercial corridors. 9th is home to the Italian Market, one of America’s oldest and largest open-air markets, featuring businesses that have been in families for generations and new immigrant-owned shops. East Passyunk crosses 9th diagonally at “Cheesesteak Vegas,” with Gino’s Steaks on one triangular corner and Pat’s King of Steaks on the other. Passyunk is famed for its eclectic mix of small businesses, including more than 50 women-owned storefronts. What keeps these corridors vital? Take a walk down each and hear about strategies both conventional and innovative, from marketing, events and street cleaning to nonprofit ownership of commercial properties, tenant curation, public space enhancements, commercial façade programs and intersection safety improvements. Talk about an eclectic mix – get all the details!
Note: This workshop is not ADA accessible.

Photo: Italian Market. Credit: Visit Philadelphia