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Mayor Kenney Cuts Ribbon at Hancock Playground
Officials celebrated the completion of a $1.1 million renovation project at Hancock Playground, made possible through the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
What's New at Rebuild (November 2017)
Here is a round-up of recent news and developments with the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
Seventeen-member oversight board named for Rebuild
Seventeen stakeholders have been named to a new oversight board for the Rebuild initiative to improve Philadelphia's public spaces. Their first public meeting is 11/1.
Rebuild Update - December 2018
Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce an 18-month grant extension from the William Penn Foundation
Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement
Philadelphia’s Placing a $500 Million Bet on Play
As the City's Rebuild initiative lays the groundwork for a major investment in rec centers, parks and libraries, two neighborhoods offer a road map to getting this overhaul right.
City Council and Mayor Kenney play nice as rec center ‘rebuild’ advances
Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan to revamp public facilities throughout the city took another step forward this week, with key legislation passing favorably out of a City Council committee on Monday.
Seeking to Build Community, Philadelphia Invests $500M in Recreational Spaces
Supported by a record $100 million grant from the William Penn Foundation, Philadelphia launched a high-profile, mayor-backed, seven-year, $500 million initiative called “Rebuild” to revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries across the city.
Rebuild announces 21 nonprofits qualified as Project Users
Rebuild announced that 21 nonprofits were qualified as Project Users and, as a result, are eligible to apply for grants to manage improvements to parks, rec centers, and libraries.
How you can help Philly reimagine our civic spaces
Philadelphia’s growing skyline is not the only sign of the city’s ongoing renaissance. Recent and deep investment in the public spaces that bring us together is also a sure signal of our city’s revival.