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{{toplink|url=http://riverfrontnorth.org|name=riverfrontnorth.org}}<blockquote>''Connecting Parks. Connecting People.''</blockquote>
 
{{toplink|url=http://riverfrontnorth.org|name=riverfrontnorth.org}}<blockquote>''Connecting Parks. Connecting People.''</blockquote>
  
The Delaware River City Corp. (DRCC), Now known as the '''Riverfront North Partnership''' was formed in 2004 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by former Congressman Robert Borski. In 2006,  the City of Philadelphia named the DRCC '''to facilitate the implementation of the North Delaware Riverfront Greenway Plan'''.
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The mission of Riverfront North Partnership is to complete and sustain the riverfront trail and network of parks along the Delaware River that connects residents of urban neighborhoods to nature, offering unparalleled recreational, community building, and environmental education activities.
  
''Mission:''&nbsp;To complete and sustain the riverfront trail and network of parks along the Delaware River that connect residents of urban neighborhoods to nature, offering unparalleled recreational, community building, and environmental education activities.
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Riverfront North’s role in Philadelphia history began in 1995 when the vision for the north riverfront began to take shape. Over the years, and through the efforts of many, the dream of transforming once neglected post-industrial landscapes into usable community space has come to life and continues to grow.
  
''Vision:''&nbsp;Create an active trail and network of parks along the Delaware River celebrated as the community’s shared backyard.
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's old <u>[http://riverfrontnorth.org/about/ Our Story & History] page.
 
 
''The Greenway Plan:''
 
*Eleven miles of riverfront greenway, including trails, parks, green connector streets, and trailheads with parking and restrooms.
 
*Neighbors, local civic organizations, businesses, and visitors engaged in maintaining and assisting with the security of the Greenway.
 
*A volunteer infrastructure providing leadership for communications, trail tending, park management, and fundraising committees.
 
 
 
''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's old <u>[http://drcc-phila.org/about-us/ About Us]</u> page. The new version now called "Story and History" is difficult to quote.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 18:10, 16 March 2021

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Connecting Parks. Connecting People.

The mission of Riverfront North Partnership is to complete and sustain the riverfront trail and network of parks along the Delaware River that connects residents of urban neighborhoods to nature, offering unparalleled recreational, community building, and environmental education activities.

Riverfront North’s role in Philadelphia history began in 1995 when the vision for the north riverfront began to take shape. Over the years, and through the efforts of many, the dream of transforming once neglected post-industrial landscapes into usable community space has come to life and continues to grow.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's old Our Story & History page.

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