Planners Talking About Philadelphia

Attendees of NPC23 took to Philadelphia to explore all the city and surrounding region had to offer. Here are some highlights that got planners talking on social. 

Public Art

 

 

 

 

 

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Managed to spot Toynbee Tiles and some Philly Mural Art just outside #NPC23. pic.twitter.com/knFyY6P1SB

— Jason Miller (@JA5ONMM) April 2, 2023

#jayhawplanners ❤️ Philadelphia & #NPC23! Channeling some Edmund 🥓! @KUSPAA @KUCollege pic.twitter.com/thmveMtgOe

— KU_UrbanPlanning (@kuubpl) April 4, 2023

transportation

#NPC23 pic.twitter.com/kuRBFdnjPI

— urban shanner (she/her) (@shantr0n) April 1, 2023

Bike infrastructure goals #NPC23 pic.twitter.com/DDx1oT1E87

— Abigail Ernst (@AbbieEErnst) April 2, 2023

Thank you @christofspieler for the unofficial tour of four Philly rail transit modes during #NPC23!

Regional rail, Norristown High Speed Line, MFL, and trolley pic.twitter.com/wUHUGs2g8r

— Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 (@JAlves6) April 2, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

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ENVIRONMENT

We looked at one of the solutions for the area - a new Wetlands Park which aims to deal with the issues of flooding and combined sewage discharge! #NPC23

The wetlands are between the downtown of Willmington and Southbridge neighbourhood. pic.twitter.com/rDORVx0Yj4

— Simeon (@shtebunaev) April 3, 2023

Took the train and shuttle to @NavyYardPhila @PIDCphila and learned about the exciting work ahead for this transformative waterfront project ⚓️ #NPC23 @APA_Planning pic.twitter.com/IGQiHNoO2j

— Jeff Jamawat (@jeffjamawat) April 4, 2023

Thank you, Fabien & Kelly for welcoming this wonderful @APA_Planning group. #NPC23 for a #GSI #tour @PECPA #4states1source @cheltenhamtwp @MontCoPlanning @NFWFnews @PADCEDnews @PennsylvaniaDEP @WilliamPennFdn #socialaction #creeks pic.twitter.com/j87Jl9ZL85

— TTF Watershed (@TTFWatershed) April 3, 2023

Exploring the Schuylkill today to get my water fix in while at #NPC23 pic.twitter.com/Vm1C2mPpEQ

— Abigail Ernst (@AbbieEErnst) April 3, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

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City Hall

Day 2 of NPC in this beautiful city! #NPC23 pic.twitter.com/EBtxhCBtbe

— Stephanie (@stephplans) April 2, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

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Connections

So many planning twitter personalities to run into here! @ZeuginiCharlie #NPC23 https://t.co/aNjRUFwM1m pic.twitter.com/aBjmMLBQuO

— Daniel Besinaiz (@cityplannerd) April 4, 2023

Got to see one of the most thoughtful and skilled planners I’ve had the good fortune to call a colleague, Chris Davis! #NPC23 pic.twitter.com/B8XfkqXqiY

— Amber Turnquest, AICP (@Amber_Turnquest) April 3, 2023

Very proud to see a session featuring former LAP student rep Savannah-Nicole! #Equity #Connecticut #NPC23 @APA_Planning @LatinosPlanAPA pic.twitter.com/tVHzjebEvs

— Vidal F. Marquez (@VidalFMarquez) April 3, 2023

Great to catchup with @courtenaynj again at #NPC23 who I first met in New York in 2015 in my previous role! #ItTakesAPlanner pic.twitter.com/3z1WuXwXRO

— Victoria Hills MRTPI (@VictoriaRTPI) April 3, 2023

Top image: NPC23 attendees toured Philadelphia on bicycles during a mobile workshop.