Penn's Landing: Philadephia's Civic Test

The tantalizing puzzle of revitalizing this waterfront land excites civic interest - and anxiety.

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February 4, 2003, 4:00 AM PST

"The sad saga of this troubled tract at the heart of the city's riverfront has taken on a symbolic importance that transcends even the site's considerable practical significance.This latest bid to realize the tricky potential of Penn's Landing has become a test case of whether the city can overcome mistakes and shed deep-seated bad habits to achieve something first-class. It's a test of whether we can behave as a great city should, or whether we are, in fact, just a bunch of drab losers."

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FULL STORY: Rivers of opinion

Sunday, February 2, 2003 in The Philadelphia Inquirer

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