SALT DESIGN STUDIO worked with Overbrook West Neighbors (OWN) to secure a Corridor Enhancement Grant from the Philadelphia Commerce Department. The Grant was used to develop a Corridor Master Plan for Upper Lancaster Avenue between N. 63rd and N. 56th Streets in the Overbrook neighborhood of Philadelphia.

The Corridor Master Plan provides a long-range planning blueprint for this section of Lancaster Avenue, creating a unified vision to improve the safety, functionality, and character of the corridor. The corridor is a highly trafficked route in the City, but lacks the amenities that create a safe, comfortable and attractive streetscape for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. SALT developed a corridor analysis that identified significant hazards and resources, and engaged with residents and business owners to understand their concerns and to clarify their future vision of Lancaster Avenue. Utilizing the analysis, SALT developed a plan that addressed key deficiencies along Lancaster Avenue and provided recommendations that reflect the types of improvements desired by the community. SALT created an online survey for community members to prioritize improvement goals, and the Master Plan recommendations responded to their feedback. The final Master Plan and report includes recommendations for locations of Green Stormwater Infrastructure, pop-up event spaces, mid-block and intersection pedestrian bumpouts, corridor greening, opportunities for neighborhood landmarks, and other strategies that can be part of future improvements along the corridor.

Client: Overbrook West Neighbors

Status: Master Plan Completed 2019

Collaborators: NTM Engineering