Dilworth Plaza Plans Advance
The Philadelphia Historical Commission granted conceptual approval at its May meeting to the Center City District's plan to redesign Dilworth Plaza, adjacent to City Hall. CCD's plan includes two glass, sloped-roof transit entries on axis with West Market Street, a glass structure containing a cafe and transit entrance in the northern portion, a large lawn and a versatile water element that may be turned off to allow use as a public gathering space. The plan also includes substantial below-grade changes to the concourse and transit entries. The Preservation Alliance testified at the Commission meeting, expressing concern about the lack of public input in the planning of this high-visibility public space, the nature of the design and the lack of public art as a defining element of the design.
Excellent slideshow here:
http://www.preservationalliance.com/...sal%200409.pdf