Washington Avenue Loft District Streetscape
Case Studies Phase I

Broad Street, Philadelphia

Steet Characteristics City Hall

  • Main north-south street in Philadelphia
  • Broad Street also know as Avenue of the Arts
  • Street theme is based upon marketing art and music institutions
  • Wide street dimensions and tall buildings
  • Four lanes thru traffic with two lanes parallel parking
  • 19th century nostalgia
  • High end hotels and restaurants
  • Subway entrances, newspaper stands and planters
  • Decorative street signs

Broad Street urban character

Broad Street cross section


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