Race Street Pier is a one-acre park situated in a highly visible location along Columbus Boulevard, just north of Penn’s Landing, with breathtaking views of the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge. In keeping with the history of the original 1890’s waterfront Pier, the physical design of the revitalized Pier is split into two levels – an upper level with a grand sky promenade and a lower level for passive recreation and social gathering. Additionally, two of the original wharf drops, which were used for unloading cargo, have been covered with grating to allow visitors to view the sub-structure of the Pier, as well as the River itself, in an authentic and unusual way. Race Street Pier is a popular gathering place and has served as catalyst to stimulate development of nearby properties, thereby transforming the waterfront into a vibrant space for residents, visitors and businesses.