The Porch at 30th Street Station

University City District

Funding Received: 2012
Philadelphia, PA
$375,000
Funding Period: 1 year and 5 months
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A vibrant new public space at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station, the nationʼs second busiest train station and a major gateway to the region, will emerge through collaboration with artists in the design of the space, incorporation of functional art and the installation of a piece of permanent public artwork.

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See below for recent updates, press, and events from this project

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Apr 22, 2016
When Jonas Maciunas and Mark Keener were collecting data for the Old City District's new plan, they stumbled across an astonishing statistic. Since 2000, the... Read More
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Nov 2, 2015
Since its introduction in late 2011, the Porch at 30th Street Station has become one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant public spaces, with amenities such as... Read More
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Sep 3, 2015
Because hammocks are so 2014, The Porch at 30th Street Station has just installed 14 custom-made swings. Following in the footsteps of the food trucks... Read More
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Aug 31, 2015
The University City District is installing its latest addition to the ever-evolving Porch at 30th Street Station, says Eyes on the Street— 14 mahogany swings... Read More
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Aug 28, 2015
Every great porch should have a swing, and at long last The Porch is getting its very own set. If you pop by The Porch... Read More
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Artplace recently spoke with Prema Katari Gupta, Director of Planning and Economic Development at University City District about desire lines and the importance of observing... Read More
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In November 2011, University City District (UCD) opened The Porch at 30 th Street Station , a new public space in Philadelphia. When a larger... Read More
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In November 2011, University City District (UCD) opened The Porch at 30 th Street Station , a new public space in Philadelphia. When a larger... Read More