WHEN: FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010, 8:30 a.m
WHERE: Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
WHAT: The First Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation will feature:
Remarks from Mayor Nutter
The release of a Year One Report highlighting the achievements of the DRWC over the past year. The first presentation from the selected Consultant team to develop the new Master Plan for the Central Delaware River Waterfront Opportunity for public comment Other agenda items will include: Reappointment of Directors; Appointment of Officers and the Executive Committee; Confirmation of the meeting schedule for 2010; Reports from the various sub committees of the Board of Directors; Reports on other planning and development The Master Plan Working Group will then meet at the DRWC Corporate Offices following the Board of Directors Meeting. The agenda for this first meeting is to set goals and a meeting schedule, introduce the working group to the consultant team and outline the scope of services and schedule for the master planning process.
BACKGROUND: DRWC is kicking off an exciting 12–14 month master planning project to plan the future of Philadelphia’s waterfront between Oregon and Allegheny Avenues. The new Master Plan for the Central Delaware River Waterfront will outline implementation steps and identify funding sources. The Working Group is composed of government, nonprofit, foundation, and civic stakeholders as well as elected officials. It is a forum for communication among the DRWC, our master planning consultants and numerous stakeholder groups who have interests in the master planning process. For more information on the Master Plan, visit www.delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com
ABOUT DRWC: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. DRWC acts as the steward of the Central Delaware River waterfront to provide a benefit to all of the citizens and visitors of the City.
DRWC is open, transparent and accountable in connection with its operations and activities with respect to the waterfront. Through the judicious use of financing, land acquisition and development capabilities, the Corporation will work cooperatively with city, state and federal agencies to ensure the realization of the City’s vision for the Central Delaware River.
