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Philadelphia urban planner


Sarah Beauchamp OVERVIEW


Out of the Woodwork Attendees take in a creative exhibit at the 2012 Philadelphia Flower Show.


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rom handmade dumplings in Chinatown, to upscale shopping in Rittenhouse Square, to the halls of history and culture housed


on Museum Mile, Philadelphia has something to satisfy every appetite. Along the Benjamin Frank- lin Parkway sits the Rodin Museum — home to the largest collection of French sculptor Auguste Rodin’s work outside of Paris — as well as the new Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Art Museum. Meeting attendees can travel back in time through the plethora of historical sites the city has to offer. Wander through Rittenhouse Square, a 17th-century, European-style plaza that is one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn. Or explore the vibrant Reading Terminal Market, a farmers market offer- ing a wide variety of regional and international delicacies. Established in 1892, Reading Terminal Market was later incorporated into the design of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. With must- see sites so close to meeting space, Philadelphia makes doing business a pleasure.


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Streetscape With a laid-back, bohemian atmosphere, South Street is a great place to escape to. On the run? Pick up a cheesesteak at Jim’s. In the mood for a more leisurely meal? Stop for brunch at Bridget Foy’s. South Street offers a wide range of culinary delights. Along the strip are 60 eateries, cafés, and bars, and more than 300 shops. South Street provides a cultural sampling of Philadelphia, showcasing its diversity through unique, locally owned establishments. Catch a musical performance at the Theatre of Living Arts, or explore The Chef’s Market for local specialties — day or night, there’s always something happening.


1 Pennsylvania Convention Center


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Conveniently located on bustling North Broad Street, the Pennsylvania Convention Center sits near


hundreds of shops, restaurants, and cultural institutions, and more than 9,000 hotel rooms. The center — expanded in 2011 — includes two meeting rooms, the soaring 34,960-square-foot Grand Hall, and two ballrooms totaling 87,408 square feet. The new addition received LEED Gold certification for New Construction, helping make every conference the center hosts as eco-conscious as possible.


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