Leveraging Community Assets
The key to successful Gateways lays in leveraging existing community assets around the City. While the following details one path towards selecting potential gateway areas, Philly's best resources are found within its community leaders and local organizations.
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For more information about Gateways, visit the What is a Gateway? page.
Identified Cultural Landmarks
Focus on Immigrant Communities
The map above highlights some of the officially identified cultural landmarks around Philadelphia. While these sites cluster around Center City, Fairmount Park, and Germantown, the 250th presents an opportunity to highlight other sites recognized within local communities.
250th celebrations should be built by, and belong to, all Philadelphians. The map to the right shows the spread of residents born outside of the US. Engaging communities with a strong immigrant presence allows for more inclusive activities to be offered throughout the year. Some communities that may be highlighted include Oxford Circle, Lower Moyamensing, and Elmwood Park.
Identified cultural landmarks (including those shown in the maps above) are incomplete and are subject to change depending on who is defining them.
Nobody knows Philly neighborhoods better than those who live there. Because of this, it is crucial to involve local organizations and community leaders not only as stakeholders, but as creators and collaborators.
During PHILADELPHIA250's Sunset Social event, we invited attending local organizations and community leaders to talk about where they participate in resources across the city.
The map to the right displays the results of those conversations. The exhibiting a strong desire for participation in Germantown and North Philly.
Germantown
North Philly
Recommended Gateway Areas
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Manayunk / Roxborough
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Germantown
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Oxford Circle
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Benjamin Rush State Park
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Glen Foerd
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Tacony
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West Fairmount Park
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Strawberry Mansion / North Philly
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Centro de Oro
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Richmond Street
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American Street
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Schuylkill Riverwalk
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Lower Moyamensing
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Stadium District
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Elmwood Park
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52nd Street