Construction begins on $1M plaza project near Reading Terminal Market

Details: The project will create one of the first curbless streets in the city, spanning 15,000 square feet.

• The new public space will allow for outdoor dining, pop-up retail kiosks, art installations and cultural programming.
• Plus: The project will widen sidewalks and allow for improved access to public transit.

Of note: Drivers will still be able to pass through the roadway.

Flashback: The project was announced in 2019 and expected to be completed the following year, but was delayed due to the pandemic.

What they're saying: Annie Allman, the market's CEO and general manager, said in a statement that useful and inviting outdoor spaces have become increasingly important to Philly during the pandemic, "putting an emphasis on the importance of projects like this."

What's next: The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall.