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Building a safer, cleaner, greener Philadelphia with economic opportunity for all, one project and one opportunity at a time.

05/19/2026

First public library. First hospital. First zoo. First stock exchange. First White House. Philadelphia has always been a city of firsts.

And, according to professional skateboarder and Philly's own Jahmir Brown, we can add one more to the list!

In April, we joined Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and partners from across Philadelphia to reopen Thomas Paine Plaza outside the Municipal Services Building (MSB) - a reimagined civic space designed for gathering, movement, protest, performance, lunch breaks, skateboarding, and everyday city life.

This $18 million transformation includes:

A fully repaired roofing system (the plaza sits on top of the lower level of MSB)
New seating, shade structures, and landscaping
A redesigned skate plaza
ADA-accessible improvements
Restored public art
Bike parking and gathering spaces

A big thank you to SkatePhilly and Vans for helping bring this vision to life.

One Philly. One project at a time.

04/20/2026

On Friday, we cut the ribbon on a reimagined Thomas Paine Plaza!

What's new at Paine? This $18 million project delivered:

- Improvements to the roof system below the plaza paving
- Shade structures with table and chair seating areas
- Metal and wooden bench areas for sitting
- A redesigned skate plaza space
- Landscaping, including a variety of flowers, trees, and deep blue-hued planters that introduce color throughout the site
- Over 50 bike parking spaces
- ADA-accessible ramp providing an accessible path from the sidewalk to the front of the building
- Restoration of the existing city-owned 40ft bronze and granite sculpture, Government of the People
- Future bronze statue of historic trail blazer and Philadelphian, Sadie T.M. Alexander (to be installed in 2027)

A big shout-out to Skate Philly and Vans for supporting the new skate plaza with a $300,000 contribution, and West Philly's own Jahmir Brown for sharing some inspiring words and helping us cut that ribbon!

Check out the photos below for some highlights.

04/16/2026

Join Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, the Capital Program Office, Skate Philly, and Vans TOMORROW at 2:30 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Thomas Paine Plaza surrounding the City's Municipal Services Building.

We’ve added landscaping, shade, and flexible seating - creating a series of outdoor “rooms” that support a range of everyday uses.

We also preserved space for large civic gatherings and, in partnership with SkatePhilly and Vans, included a dedicated skate area that reflects the community’s long-standing connection to the plaza.

Check out the photos below for a look at the new space!

04/15/2026

Yesterday, participants in 's 2026 Concrete Academy and CPO's Drexel University interns visited Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center, Panati Playground and the new North Central Public Safety Building to see the work first-hand and to learn from the best in business!

A big thank you to Daniel J. Keating Construction and their incredible site superintendents, Drew, Kyle, and Scott, for leading the tours and answering questions from the City's next generation of tradespeople and construction professionals.

This is how we create economic opportunity for all!

Check out the photos below for some highlights.

04/14/2026

Thomas Paine Plaza is back!

Join Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and the Capital Program Office this Friday, April 17 at 3 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting celebrating the reopening of this iconic Center City space following an $18 million renovation supported by a $300,000 contribution from Vans and SkatePhilly.

The project delivers new paving, seating and shade structures, expanded landscaping, improved lighting, accessible pathways, and a dedicated skate plaza.

The redesigned space was shaped by input from City employees, residents, and the skate community, and is built for everyday use - from lunch breaks to public gatherings.

The DJ will start spinning at 2:30 p.m. The program starts at 3 p.m.

Vans and Skate Philly will host a skate jam with giveaways following the ceremony.

03/25/2026

The 2026 Concrete & Plasterers Trade Academy is underway!

Participants kick off the academy with OSHA 10-certified safety training. From there, they build hands-on, on-site experience with instructors from Cement Masons and Plasterers' Local 592.

Alongside that work, they’re receiving weekly coaching from Statera Coaching & Leadership Consulting, LLC, focused on professional development and the soft skills that support long-term career success.

This academy is opening pathways for residents to pursue family-sustaining careers in the skilled trades - an investment in workforce development and our City's future.

It also marks an important milestone: for the first time, participants are completing the hands-on portion of the program at a public recreation center - delivering tangible improvements to the sidewalks residents use every day.

03/24/2026

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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker City of Philadelphia Government

02/12/2026

“Transformation doesn’t happen overnight—it happens project by project.”

Philadelphia’s neighborhoods are changing thanks to the work of the Capital Program Office. In 2025 alone, oversaw 300+ projects—from libraries and recreation centers to public safety buildings and wellness facilities—delivering lasting impact for residents and communities.

Highlights include the $5.6M Schuylkill River Wall reconstruction, the rapid 127,000 sq. ft. Riverview Wellness Village renovation, and the groundbreaking of the $40M North Central Public Safety Building & PAL Center—the first newly built police station in over 20 years.

Learn how strategic investments and community partnerships are shaping a stronger, more resilient Philadelphia: https://bit.ly/4rC5bqf

01/06/2026

In 2025, the Capital Program Office managed 300+ projects citywide, completed 56 projects in the first three quarters of the year*, supporting 20+ departments, renovating 123,000 sq. ft. of previously shuttered buildings, delivering 19 acres of site improvements, investing $40 million in the first new police district in over 20 years, and designing a 96,000 sq. ft. wellness facility.

We look forward to more projects, innovations, and community improvements in 2026!

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from the Capital Program Office!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and looking ahead to kicking off the new year with a ribbon cutting at Kingsessing Recreation Center.

Stay tuned for the details!

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1515 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
19102

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Tuesday	9am - 5am
Wednesday	9am - 5am
Thursday	9am - 5am
Friday	9am - 5am
Saturday	9am - 5am
Sunday	9am - 5am

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https://www.phila.gov/programs/capital-program/

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