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In 2000 I helped Josh Nims start the Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund. While working together we envisioned parks different than modular or just concrete transition. I began to illustrate these visions with the help of Shawn Carboy. Architect Anthony Bracali saw my work on SkateNerd.com and contacted me and began volunteering his time to the Fund. The partnership between Anthony, Josh and my self resulted in a new vision for skateparks, Public Space for Skateboarding.
As the fight for skateboarding ran on, the city designated a prime slice of land along the Schuylkill River, next to the Art Museum, to skateboarding. SkateNerd partnered with ABArch and competed against the industry leaders to design the site. Our concept for shared space and community outreach was a winner and we got the job.
I had a heavy hand in designing the site, informing skateboard terrain, directing public meetings, managing communication and finally leading the fight for public space.