5th Square Advocacy is an urbanist organization of grassroots advocates building a coalition for better transportation, housing, and public space in Philadelphia. Thanks to our growing network of sustaining members
for making this work possible.
📆 CITY NERD IS COMING TO PHILLY
Save the date for Monday, September 28th: CityNerd
is coming to Philly!
We'll be hosting Ray Delahanty for a talk on what Philly gets right and wrong on walkability, transit, and affordability.
The event will be emceed by 5th Square Advocacy Executive Director Corinne Lagermasini, with Roosevelt Blvd Subway advocate Dr. Jay Arzu as a special guest.
Ticket presale is currently open for 5th Square members. If you're not a member, become one here
and you'll receive a link to buy tickets in your email inbox.
💰🚲 BIKE IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
Philly Bike Action is launching a Community Action fund to provide financial support for projects that create tangible improvements for people biking in Philadelphia.
Thank you to everyone who has already joined as a member! Our members fuel our grassroots work
for a more accessible, sustainable, and equitable Philadelphia.
Parking-protected bike lanes are a great way to make our bikes lanes safer and lower stress, but they are illegal on state roads! Sign the Bicycle Coalition's petition to legalize parking-protected bike lanes!
The Philly Running Alliance is hosting a team race where runners compete for their chosen local running club, featuring races of varying length through historic West Fairmount Park.
Join Glenn's loved ones at Aramingo and Lehigh Ave where Glenn Colville Jr. was tragically killed by traffic violence for a 7.5 mile ride in Glenn’s memory and a Ghost Bike installation ceremony.
2:30 to 6:30 PM · Penn Museum, Widener Lecture Hall, 3260 South St
Transportation Initiative at Penn is hosting an event designed to connect transportation-focused public agencies with faculty and staff at the University of Pennsylvania to collaborate on applied research projects. Public agency staff are invited to give low-stakes, two-minute pitches on short-term, high-impact projects that could benefit from external expert support.
5th Square Advocacy is a grassroots nonprofit organization driven to advance a vision for a more accessible, sustainable, equitable Philadelphia for all residents. Donations are not tax deductible.
