A New York firm has been picked to come up with a master
plan for the area around 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
Skidmore Owings & Merrill, a well-known architectural firm,
will team up with Parsons Brinckerhoff, OLIN and HR&A Advisors to create
plans that re-envision the area and establish a single, integrated vision for
the 30th Street Station, according to a statement released by Amtrak. Skidmore
has been involved with many high-profile projects across the world and United
States. IT was selected by Amtrak, Drexel University and Brandywine Realty
Trust.
This is a big deal for Philadelphia since 30th Street
Station is a gateway to the city that serves as a first impression of
Philadelphia for travelers that offers a huge economic development opportunity.
The plan will involve not only analyzing and improving the retail space within
the train station but also the development of air rights above 75 acres of rail
yards next to the station.
Skidmore Owings & Merrill will begin its work
immediately and the firm will take about two years to come up with the plan.
The process will be overseen by a group comprised of officials from Amtrak,
Drexel, Brandywine, SEPTA, PennDot, Philadelphia, CSX Corp., University of
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp., Schuylkill River
Development Corp. and University City District.
Source: Philadelphia
Business Journal
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