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The Design Advocacy Group (DAG) is a public forum and advocate for design quality and equity in the planning, architecture, preservation and physical development of Philadelphia.

DAG's Wish List for Philadelphia 2026

Voting Closes October 18th!

America marks a significant milestone in 2026, the nation's 250th birthday. Philadelphia will be the heart of a year-long semiquincentennial celebration.

Inspired by our conversation with Michael Newmuis, Philadelphia's 2026 Director, the DAG Steering Committee asked subscribers to submit their ideas to help generate a "wish list" for Philadelphia 2026. Now it's time to vote for your favorites!

 

Please follow the link below to cast your votes for the ideas that you believe to be the best potential contributions to the 2026 celebration. To see the contributions within the categories of Culture, Planning, Public Space, Transportation, Social/Environmental Justice, and Events, please HERE.

 

We will share these lists, and the data collected from the voting, with Michael Newmuis and will continue our conversation with him as he endeavors to make successful projects happen in, for, and beyond 2026. 

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