[Kidphilly]

its a shame the perimeter spaces don't better activate though this is truly a special place in terms of preservation

something has to be done to better engage/activate the spaces north of market

maybe outdoor spaces for food trucks, music, art, farmers markets.

The Revolutionary war museum with street lined restaurants along 5th may have made more sense across from the visitor center and could have been built long and narrow to keep the open space and consolidated the museums. Maybe the Atwater kent and African American museum could move into the space. the site of the new revolutionary museum may have been better as a commercial or residential space. A moderate residential tower with ground floor retail could have worked well there.

Issue is that the federal park system and urban smarts don't always coexist


The Constitution center and federal buildings just make this area so bland

wonder if there would be anyway to get a decent hotel along the west side of 5th between Market and Arch, could have ground level stuff and roof lounge that would have stellar views. All while still leaving the center expanse open.

on the other side of the park below chestnut and south to 3rd they should allow some restaurants to intersperse etc. Its great space but as served today goes mostly unused


As an aside is there anything at all in the banks or old customs house? shame these places mostly sit vacant