Delaware Avenue Extension (Bridesburg)

The Delaware Avenue Extension Project will extend the
Avenue north from Lewis Street to Buckius Street (across a
new bridge over the Frankford Creek) and is intended to
relieve truck traffic congestion on Richmond Street. The
project will consist of a two-lane highway, with acquisition of
right-of-way for pedestrian use. Subsequent ‘softening’ of
the section’s character could occur as non-industrial uses
gradually replace existing industrial activities.
Lead: Philadelphia Streets Department

Pleasant Hill Park (Torresdale)

Pleasant Hill Park, a City Park located at Linden Avenue and
the River is a 20-acre park with facilities that include fish
ponds (known as the fish hatcheries), public boat launch,
softball fields, walking paths and riverfront viewing. With the
help of former Secretary Kathleen McGinty, PA Department of
Environmental Protection, State Representative Michael
McGeehan and State Senator Michael Stack, the Department
of Parks and Recreation has developed a new Master Plan for
the park that seeks to enhance the educational, recreational
and coastal experience of future visitors to the site.
Lead: Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation