AVEARTS 2.0

A $150 million investment in Philadelphia’s future.

AveArts 2.0 will transform the streetscape into a vibrant 10-block destination featuring lush greenery, art installations, performance spaces, and inviting seating areas. The design is inspired by the Avenue’s rich musical legacy.

IMAGINE 10 BLOCKS WHERE:

  • Aerial sculptures soar overhead
  • Café seating spills onto widened sidewalks
  • Flowering medians soften the City’s hard edges
  • Rotating art installations spark imagination
  • Lush landscaping creates intimate gathering spaces
  • Outdoor performance spaces encourage connection

PROJECT DETAILS:

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Location:

10 blocks from City Hall to Washington Avenue

Timeframe:

10 Years

Cost:

$150 Million

Execution:

One block at a time as funding becomes available

First Block:

Between Spruce and Pine Street

PARTNERS

Architecture practice reimagining cities that make a difference. Learn more about Gensler HERE.

Collective landscape and urban planning practice finding unexpected moments in nature.

FUNDERS

The City of Philadelphia

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Private, Foundation and Corporate Funding Sources

This project was financed (in part) by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Financing Authority.