Philadelphia, PA
Karen Thompson is Director of Planning, Policy, & Engagement for the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation where she focuses on these areas as part of the implementation of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, a 25-year roadmap for the redevelopment of Philadelphia’s waterfront. She has managed a diverse portfolio of projects including transportation planning studies, streetscape design and construction, zoning, public space design, redevelopment, and archaeology. Her current projects include the conceptual design and Phase 1 implementation of Graffiti Pier Park and multiple project elements of the new Penn’s Landing Park, including a citywide engagement effort. In addition to her work at DRWC, Ms. Thompson has served as a lecturer for the Planning Workshop course at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design and is currently active with ULI Philadelphia’s UrbanPlan and Women’s Leadership Initiative committees. She holds a B.A. in History from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master’s degree in City Planning with a certificate in Urban Design from the University of Pennsylvania, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Sunday, April 2, 2023
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT