Schuylkill River Development Corporation (SRDC)

Capital projects - goal is to promote the creation of a public park, trail and greenway along the banks of the Schuylkill tidal River in the city of philadelphia and to assist in the upkeep of such park, thereby lessening the burden of city government and promoting economic Development of adjacent land.

Community programming - another srdc goal is to enliven Schuylkill banks and strengthen neighborhood connections by creating attractions and destinations along the trail and greenway. This is done partially through public programming, such as outdoor movies, River tours and other special events. These activities create a desire to be on the banks and to enjoy the amenities provided. During the year, the programming activities were somewhat reduced due to covid-19 concerns relating to crowds.

Maintenance program - srdc has an agreement with philadelphia parks and recreation to share maintenance responsibility for Schuylkill banks. This public-private partnership lessens the burden on government and increases the level of upkeep on Schuylkill banks. This in turn makes the site more attractive and valuable from a quality of life standpoint. During the year, maintenance efforts continued but with a smaller number of volunteers due to covid-19 concerns.