From the Permanent Collection
The Crossing Lines, Parkway Intersection — Center City
Asphalt surface, white lane markings, concrete curb, ornamental grasses
Streets Department, est. 2026
105 days on view
Curatorial note
From its edge at the Parkway crossing, the raised median with tall grasses anchors the composition beside the continuous white stripe patterns. Since its acquisition in January 2026, the grasses have grown and the surrounding linework has endured, marking a long-duration presence in the streetscape. This piece stands as a longitudinal marker of Philadelphia's routine infrastructure within Center City's public realm.