Philatopia is a drawing board for the development of Philadelphia in the 21st century. The Philatopian Urbanism is one that capitalizes on the city’s strengths and historic character while pushing it forward into a sustainable and economically vibrant future.
Common advocated themes include
- A robust intra urban transit system to eliminate the need for cars.
- Increased population density to increase safety and the viability of pedestrian business.
- Improved connections with nearby cities, New York in particular
- Beautification through restoration and preservation of historical architectural elements and streetscape fixtures