Field Operations – Race Street Pier

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Aerial view from Ben Franklin bridge, looking West.
(Image credit: James Corner Field Operations)
Aerial view of the newly planted Entry Plaza and beginning of the Skywalk Promenade
(Image credit: James Corner Field Operations)
The Bridge Allee is comprised of 25 large Swamp White Oak trees. This line of trees reinforces the slice of the pier into two levels. (Image Credit: Edward Savaria Jr and Suzanne Savaria)
The Bridge Allee is comprised of 25 large Swamp White Oak trees. This line of trees reinforces the slice of the pier into two levels. (Image Credit: Edward Savaria Jr and Suzanne Savaria)
The Bay Walk ends at the sun filled terrace. (Image credit: James Corner Field Operations
The Seating terrace and Sun Lawn provide ample spots for gathering, people watching and other leisure activities. (Image credit: James Corner Field Operations)
View of the Sky Promenade facing West – the decking is made of Trex, a sustainable synthetic material made of reclaimed plastic and wood. (Image credit: James Corner Field Operations)
At night, 200 Solar LED lights embedded into the paving enhance the spectacular setting under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. (Image credit: James Corner Field Operations)
Evening view toward the Philadelphia skyline along the Ramp, which traverses the slice and connects the upper and lower levels of the Race Street Pier. (Image credit: James Corner Field Operations)
The Seating Terraces link the upper and lower levels of the Race Street Pier, and provide ample space for viewing, gathering and contemplation. (Image credit: James Corner Field Operations)
Reaching a height of 12’ above the water, the River Overlook rewards visitors with panoramic views of the river and City Skyline. (Image credit: Edward Savaria Jr and Suzanne Savaria)
Evening view highlighting the rise of the Sky Promenade on the North side of the Pier, with the Benjamin Franklin Bridge above. (Image Credit: Edward Savaria Jr and Suzanne Savaria)
Evening event on the Race Street Pier with Fireworks celebration.
(Image Credit: Edward Savaria Jr and Suzanne Savaria)
A child runs along the ramp that connects the Seating Terrace, with the Skywalk Promenade.
(Image Credit: Edward Savaria Jr and Suzanne Savaria)
Aerial view from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, looking East. (Image credit: Christian Carollo)
Cross section drawing of the Race Street Pier. (Image credit: James Corner Field Operations)
Cross section drawing of the Race Street Pier. (Image credit: James Corner Field Operations)

DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION OPENS PHILADELPHIA’S NEWEST PARK,
THE RACE STREET PIER

The Delaware River Waterfront Coporation (DRWC ) along with Mayor Nutter officially opened the new Race Street Pier, the first new public space of its kind on the Central Delaware River Waterfront to be realized as part of DRWC’s ambitious new Master Plan for the Central Delaware River Waterfront. Designed by James Corner Field Operations, the Pier will create a strong physical experience that reconnects the City to the River, activates the water’s edge and establishes the pier as a distinctive new public park for the people of Philadelphia. Formerly Municipal Pier 11, the pier was renamed as the Race Street Pier to further reinforce its relationship to the City and reinstate its historic name.

REIMAGINING KANSAS CITY with SUSTAINABLE TRANSIT

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Field Operations – Race Street Pier