Philadelphia, November 25, 2011 – During the construction and demolition of Dilworth Plaza, media parking will no longer be available on the west side of City Hall. Therefore, effective Monday, November 28, alternative media parking will be made available on the south side of the 1500 block of Market Street. The new zone will be west of the SEPTA bus loading zone and will proceed west to 16th Street. This zone will be made available throughout construction.
Please note media parking is only for vehicles with authorized, up-to-date parking placards issued by the Mayor’s Office of Communications. “Press Only” parking zones are limited on weekdays from 8am – 6pm. Beyond these hours, the public is welcome to use these parking spaces.
Other “Press Only” media parking in Center City include:
• Benjamin Franklin Parkway (between 16th and 17th Streets)
• Fifth Street (between Market and Chestnut Streets)
• Fourth Street (between Market and Chestnuts Streets and between Market and Arch Streets)
