by Haley Loram — June 2nd, 2010 | In The Media, Infill Philadelphia, Partnerships
An idea from the Collaborative’s Infill Philadelphia: Industrial Sites Temporary Reuse Design Charrette has got legs and is on the move! The charrette brought together a diverse group, including designers, artists, community groups, and developer and Philadelphia native David Belt, the keynote speaker, to consider ways to enliven vacant sites through temporary installations.
by Linda Dottor — May 28th, 2010 | At the Collaborative, Events, Infill Philadelphia
At last night’s Infill Philadelphia: Industrial Sites Design Challenge Reveal, SMP Architects, DIGSAU, and Charles Loomis Chariss McAfee Architects demonstrated both serious-minded and fun-loving ways to reinvigorate old industrial sites.
Alan Greenberger, Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development, began the evening by observing that the city is “a mosaic of industrial use mixed with residential uses. That’s how Philadelphia was built.” Finding creative ways to repurpose these old industrial sites—many of them empty and underutilized, some of them spectacular—for modern industry is an opportunity for re-knitting Philly’s neighborhoods together.
by Erik Kojola — April 22nd, 2010 | Infill Philadelphia
When Jacob Hellman moved to Philadelphia he was inspired to photograph the vacant houses and buildings he observed and to use his camera to explore urban social issues and the impacts of globalization.
A collection of Jacob’s photos was featured in the recent Retooling Industrial Sites Exhibit presented as part of Infill Philadelphia: Industrial Sites. His work tells the story of abandoned industry as well as the people and factories who have continued making things in Philadelphia. His inspiration comes from the aesthetic and architectural beauty of the buildings as well as the power of photography to create a historical record.
by Erik Kojola — April 20th, 2010 | Infill Philadelphia, Partnerships
The design teams presented preliminary concepts at a mid review. Photo by Mark Garvin.
How do you repurpose a complicated old manufacturing complex or activate an isolated industrial plot? Can housing and light industry share the same site?
These types of challenging issues are being addressed by the Infill Philadelphia: Industrial Sites initiative, which recently received national recognition with funding through the Urban Land Institute’s Foundation (ULI) community action grant program. ULI Foundation is helping support all phases of the initiative which is bringing together designers, policy makers, funders and community organizations to address community revitalization through infill development. ULI is a global nonprofit research and education organization that represents members across the spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.
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by Erik Kojola — April 12th, 2010 | Infill Philadelphia
Did you miss the Retooling Industrial Sites Exhibit or want to learn more about your favorite project?
Then check out the virtual gallery to see images of the projects and download the exhibit catalogue to learn more about the firms, the designs and history of the sites.
The exhibit ran at the Center for Architecture from February 5th through March 26th and showcased the work of over 30 design firms in transforming old industrial sites back to productive use and featured inventive examples from Philadelphia and cities across the country.
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by Erik Kojola — March 18th, 2010 | At the Collaborative, Infill Philadelphia
We’ve been delighted with the steady stream of visitors to our Retooling Industrial Sites exhibit following the 300 plus turnout at the opening reception. In case you haven’t stopped by yet, drop by soon—the exhibit closes on Friday, March 26. The exhibit is open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm.
Of the 52 projects on display in the Retooling Industrial Sites exhibit, more than 20 are from design firms that have volunteered with the Collaborative. Their projects represent some of the leading examples of industrial reuse in the greater Philadelphia region. Several of the projects by Collaborative volunteers are scheduled to be completed in the coming months and others have recently gotten their first tenants. The designs have transformed former industrial buildings and land back to productive use so they can once again be assets to the surrounding community.
by Erik Kojola — February 24th, 2010 | Infill Philadelphia
In a former pipe shop transformed into the national headquarters for Urban Outfitters, the Infill Philadelphia: Industrial Sites design challenge got off to a rousing start with a program that highlighted the possibilities for industrial reuse and announced the sites and teams engaged in the design challenge.
Presenters Bill Struever, President and CEO of Baltimore based Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse, and John Grady, Executive Vice President of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, saw industry as a key to sustaining Philadelphia’s diversified, resilient economy and former industrial buildings as valuable assets. In his keynote address, Struever shared examples of his award-winning industrial reuse projects, which have transformed empty factories into offices, distribution centers and housing. Pointing to the ability of refurbished urban industrial buildings to attract business, stimulate job growth, and create a strong sense of place, Struever said, “Old industrial buildings make terrific places to live, work, and have fun.”
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