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An “Oasis” at Penn

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is not only the largest private employer in the entire city, but it’s also the second largest in all of PA. That’s pretty impressive for a school.

A few years ago, Penn came out with a plan for both the university and the city called “Penn Connects” (check it out when you have a moment). Penn Park is one such part of that plan to help connect University City to Center City.

The next time you drive on I-76/Schuylkill Expressway (East or West), look to the right (going East) or left (going West) by the new South Street Bridge and you will see Penn’s new park; it’s pretty awesome.

To see some current pictures and learn more about the project, click here.

A Park on the Parkway

Looks pretty nice, huh? I thought so. This will be the new Sister Cities Park in Philadelphia.

The Center City District is in the midst of a $20M dollar improvement project on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, not to mention that the BFP will be home to the new Barnes Museum (coming soon) and will be receiving upgrades to the Rodin Museum (also coming soon).

In other words, the BFP is getting an expensive facelift; and so far, it’s looking pretty awesome. The next time you drive into Center City, take Kelly Drive to the Parkway and see the changes for yourself.