PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A group of cyclists and architects
is proposing a 175-thousand square-foot indoor bike track for FDR Park in South
Philadelphia.
The group is called Project 250, for the 250 meter
hardwood track that would go inside the proposed velodrome. Detailed plans to
be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission, next month, call for a
swooping, oval, structure to be built on four acres at the east side of the
park, along Broad Street. The group says it would improve the remaining
parkland and replace the lost open space with a neighborhood park on Hartranft
Street.
The building, they say, would host 80 indoor cycling
events and 100 concerts a year for up to 6,000 spectators. It would also serve
as a center for youth cycling programs.
Deputy Mayor Mike DiBerardinis says this is the beginning
of a process.
“There’ll be ample opportunity for the public to
participate in that and, if needed, other forums to discuss and air their
opinions,” said DiBerardinis.
To see the proposal, click here.
Source: CBS
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