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Green Spaces

5. Cochran Memorial: $8,000 - $12,000

Description: Small fenced open space with memorial and planting.

Design Benefit: Beautify an existing neighborhood landscape feature near an important gateway to the community.



6. Community Garden: $10,000 - $20,000

Description: Garden is the largest densely planted 'public' green space in the community; almost entirely worked and enjoyed by Powelton neighbors; student use is less frequent, but the site is visually important to all community residents.

Design Benefit: Establish a land trust or other means of perpetual green space preservation to ensure continuity of the garden. Both Powelton residents and Drexel students benefit from the visual and spiritual relief from the urban environment offered by the garden.



7. 31st Street (east side) from Powelton Ave. to Spring Garden St.: $270,000 - $360,000

Description: Edge of the community that is currently an underutilized area with impressive views of the Center City skyline; heavily traveled by vehicles and infrequently by pedestrians.

Design Benefit: Create a linear green space to be used by pedestrians; strengthen the edge of the community which would invite visitors to Powelton Village. Coordinate improvements with the West Bank Greenway.