, /PRNewswire/ — PHILADELPHIA250 unveiled its signature Gateway Initiative at its 3rd Annual Countdown to 250, identifying several of the city’s culturally rich neighborhoods as focal points for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The Gateways will serve as catalysts for community transformation, combining cultural celebration with economic development and neighborhood investment.
“These Gateways represent the heart and soul of Philadelphia,” said Danielle DiLeo Kim, President and CEO of PHILADELPHIA250. “Each location creates jobs, supports local businesses, and strengthens civic pride. Most importantly, these celebrations will reflect local culture and true community partnerships. We’re not parachuting in – we’re amplifying what already makes these neighborhoods special – and destinations in and of themselves for both residents and tourists.”
Selected Gateway locations, spanning virtually every corner of Philadelphia, include:
- Africatown
- Belmont Mansion and Plateau
- Centro de Oro
- Chinatown
- Fox Chase
- 52nd Street
- Germantown
- Lower North Broad
- Mayfair
- 9th Street Market
- Uptown – Ogontz Avenue
The Gateway Initiative emerged from extensive community engagement …