AVEARTS 2.0
A $100 million investment in Philadelphia’s future.
AveArts 2.0 will transform the streetscape into a vibrant 10-block destination featuring lush greenery, art installations, performance spaces, and inviting seating areas. The design is inspired by the Avenue’s rich musical legacy.
IMAGINE 10 BLOCKS WHERE:
- Aerial sculptures soar overhead
- Café seating spills onto widened sidewalks
- Flowering medians soften the City’s hard edges
- Rotating art installations spark imagination
- Lush landscaping creates intimate gathering spaces
- Outdoor performance spaces encourage connection
PROJECT DETAILS:
Location:
10 blocks from City Hall to Washington Avenue
Timeframe:
10 Years
Cost:
$100 Million
Execution:
One block at a time as funding becomes available
First Block:
Between Spruce and Pine Street, Spring 2025-2026
PARTNERS
Architecture practice reimagining cities that make a difference.
Collective landscape and urban planning practice finding unexpected moments in nature.
FUNDERS
The City of Philadelphia
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Private, Foundation and Corporate Funding Sources
This project was financed (in part) by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Financing Authority.
