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Together with community residents, we are co-creating engaging Playful Learning spaces at two affordable housing developments that spark crucial skill-building and social-emotional growth.
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We are incorporating Playful Learning into both indoor and outdoor common areas at two existing multi-family properties in Susquehanna Square including two backyard spaces — one shared by Tree House Books, a recessed entranceway, lobby spaces, and interior hallways. The transformed spaces, created through an inclusive engagement process, will reflect the values and cultures of the community.
North Central Philadelphia
DESIGN THEME
A Graphic Novel Comes to Life! Inspired by graphic novels, the design is characterized by bright colors and bold, exclamatory shapes, to bring the neighborhood’s story to life. KSS’s design invites residents to imagine, grow, read, act, and explore. The multi-sensory installations inspire interactivity and create opportunities for the community to tap into their unique superpowers while celebrating the heroes around them. DOWNLOAD DESIGN
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Tree House Books and onsite staff at Community Ventures.
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Sharswood Neighborhood in Philadelphia
We are incorporating Playful Learning into both indoor and outdoor common areas at newly constructed multi-family properties in the Sharswood neighborhood. Our plan includes a Playful Learning path beginning at Ridge and Master, the gateway to Sharswood, and running along Master Street to Vaux Community Building. The transformed spaces, created through an inclusive engagement process, will reflect the values and cultures of the community.
DESIGN THEME
Navigating and Belonging in the World. Spanning several city blocks and buildings, WRT’s design approach embraces navigation as a creative theme. Residents are encouraged to use their imagination as they navigate the roadways and the local critters that inhabit our natural environment. Icon-driven signs and symbols are cleverly used to build life skills and establish a sense of identity and belonging. DOWNLOAD DESIGN
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Lower North Philadelphia Community Development Corporation, Brewerytown Sharswood Community Civic Association, Brewerytown Sharswood Neighborhood Coalition and onsite staff at Pennrose.
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