Best of Philly

2015 Urban Space Transformation

Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center

What began as a vital water management project on Manayunk’s canal is now also a new performing arts center, amphitheater, green space and play area, with ongoing programming (flea markets, outdoor movie nights, pop-up play spaces).

7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127; 215-865-3583; manayunk.com/dsr/veniceisland.html