Philly Pholly

WATERFRONT METRO STATION
Front Street • In‑Line PATCO Addition
A new PATCO Metro station rises along the Old City waterfront
— an in‑line addition built directly onto the structural sides of the bridge, turning an overlooked edge of Front Street into a true multimodal gateway.

A station suspended along the bridge structure, seamlessly integrated into the existing PATCO alignment.

Direct access from Front Street, creating a natural link between Old City, the waterfront, and the riverfront trail network.

Glass‑clad platforms climate-controlled offering dramatic views of the river and the skyline.

A sculpted entry pavilion at street level, acting as a lantern at night and a landmark during the day.

Connections to nearby piers, parks, and waterfront paths, making the station a hinge point between transit and public space.

Integrated bike facilities and elevators, ensuring full accessibility from the riverbank to the platform level.

A linear plaza beneath the station, transforming the under‑bridge space into a sheltered public realm rather than a leftover void.

This kind of station would do more than add a stop — it would stitch Old City directly to the waterfront, turning a forgotten edge into a vibrant, transit‑anchored district.