BIKE Philadelphia
BIKE takes on the responsibility of accommodating future growth. It seeks to meet the evolving needs of this cycling vibrant community by proposing the expansion of bike lanes and extensions of existing routes, ensuring that Philadelphia maintains its position as a leader among bicycle-friendly cities.
BIKE acts as a symbol of advocacy for bicycle usage, functioning as a functional billboard to celebrate the enduring affinity between Philadelphia and its beloved bicycles. This multifaceted initiative, underpinned by principles of sustainability, accessibility, and community development, offers a vision of a greener, more interconnected, and more bicycle-friendly urban landscape.
BIKE stands as a pivotal initiative, offering essential support to Philadelphia's thriving cycling community. At its core, BIKE is driven by a compelling mission: the gradual transformation of underutilized surface lots into vibrant bicycle resource centers. In this endeavor, it seeks to address the urban challenge of heat islands while simultaneously gifting the city with lush green public spaces and efficient urban bike storage facilities.
The BIKE project has outlined a comprehensive set of objectives: First, it champions an environmentally responsible approach by repurposing vehicle surface lots to infuse urban landscapes with verdant splendor, effectively reimagining and rejuvenating these spaces as valuable community assets. The project strategically situates these centers near public transportation hubs and key tourist destinations, enhancing accessibility and facilitating seamless integration of cycling into daily urban life.
BIKE’s primary intent is to gradually repurpose vehicle surface lots with bicycle resource centers, neutralizing void heat islands in the city fabric with public green space and dense urban bike storage.
BIKE acts as a functional billboard to self-promote bicycle usage in Philadelphia.
Architectural: Paul Coughlin, Annie Scheel