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{{toplink|url=http://riverfrontnorth.org|name=riverfrontnorth.org}}[[File:RiverfrontNorthPartnership.png|500px|thumb|right|A scene from the work of Riverfront North Partnership.]]<blockquote>''Connecting Parks. Connecting People.''</blockquote>
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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.
  
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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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.
  
''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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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's old [http://riverfrontnorth.org/about/ Our Story & History] page.
 
 
''Vision:''&nbsp;Create an active trail and network of parks along the Delaware River celebrated as the community’s shared backyard.
 
 
 
''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.
 
 
 
== Info ==
 
*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[http://drcc-phila.org/events/ Upcoming Events]
 
  
 
==In The News==
 
==In The News==
 
*[http://northeasttimes.com/2020/12/28/riverfront-north-partnership-continues-tree-program/ Riverfront North Partnership continues tree program], Northeast Times, December 28, 2020.
 
*[http://northeasttimes.com/2020/12/28/riverfront-north-partnership-continues-tree-program/ Riverfront North Partnership continues tree program], Northeast Times, December 28, 2020.
*[http://starnewsphilly.com/changing-of-tides-fa5767ccc8b1 Changing of tides], Star News Philly, June 5.
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*[http://starnewsphilly.com/changing-of-tides-fa5767ccc8b1 Changing of tides], Star News Philly, June 5, 2018.
 
*[http://starnewsphilly.com/delaware-river-city-corporation-to-unveil-final-design-for-bridesburg-riverfront-park-d77dcc3dc944 Delaware River City Corporation to unveil final design for Bridesburg Riverfront Park], Star News Philly, November 14, 2017.
 
*[http://starnewsphilly.com/delaware-river-city-corporation-to-unveil-final-design-for-bridesburg-riverfront-park-d77dcc3dc944 Delaware River City Corporation to unveil final design for Bridesburg Riverfront Park], Star News Philly, November 14, 2017.
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== Info ==
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*Email Newsletter:&nbsp;[http://riverfrontnorth.org/get-involved-donate/newsletter-signup/ Newsletter Signup]
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*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[http://riverfrontnorth.org/visit/events/ Upcoming Events]
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*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/riverfrontnorth @riverfrontnorth]
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*Instagram:&nbsp;[http://www.instagram.com/riverfrontnorth/ @riverfrontnorth]
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*Map:&nbsp;[http://riverfrontnorth.org/visit/ Map]
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*Service Area:&nbsp;[http://riverfrontnorth.org/about/the-greenway/ The Greenway]
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*Twitter:&nbsp;[http://twitter.com/riverfrontnorth @riverfrontnorth]
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*Volunteer:&nbsp;[http://riverfrontnorth.org/get-involved-donate/volunteer/ Volunteer]
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
 
*[[Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC)]]
 
*[[Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC)]]
*[https://www.google.com/search?num=100&source=hp&ei=9tj8WsujEKPJ5gKwtoQ4&q=glen+foerd+on+the+delaware+philadelphia+pa&oq=Glen+Foerd&gs_l=psy-ab.1.6.0l9j0i20i264k1.1784.1784.0.11965.2.1.0.0.0.0.114.114.0j1.1.0....0...1.2.64.psy-ab..1.1.113.0...0.O4LN0kgFH40 Glen Foerd on the Delaware] (Google Search)
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*[[Glen Foerd on the Delaware]]
  
 
[[Category:About-Philadelphia]] [[Category:About-Delaware River Waterfront]] [[Category:About-Riverfront]]
 
[[Category:About-Philadelphia]] [[Category:About-Delaware River Waterfront]] [[Category:About-Riverfront]]
[[Category:Does-Event_Calendar]]
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[[Category:Does-Event_Calendar]] [[Category:Does-Newsletter_Via_Email]]
 
[[Category:Is-Nonprofit_Organization]] [[Category:Is-Park_Support_Organization]]
 
[[Category:Is-Nonprofit_Organization]] [[Category:Is-Park_Support_Organization]]
 
[[Category:Does-Environmental_Education]]
 
[[Category:Does-Environmental_Education]]
 
[[Category:Issue-Urban_Design]]
 
[[Category:Issue-Urban_Design]]
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[[Category:Using-Volunteers]]
  
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[[Contact Name::Stephanie Phillips| ]]
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[[Contact Email::sp@riverfrontnorth.org| ]]

Latest revision as of 14:25, 17 March 2021

riverfrontnorth.org

A scene from the work of Riverfront North Partnership.

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.

In The News

Info

See Also