Shoemaker Green

View of lawn in front of the building
View from Education Commons
  • View of lawn in front of the building
  • View from Education Commons

Shoemaker Green is a public commons, a welcoming open space of lawns, tree-lined walkways, and sitting areas. This green space is both a destination and a pedestrian route from Locust and Smith Walks in the core of campus to the historic buildings surrounding the space and further eastward to Penn Park. 

Shoemaker Green

217 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Building Code: 5400
Gross Area (sq. ft.): 2.75 Acres
Phase: Completed
Year Built: 2012
Architect: Andropogon Associates, LTD.

Shoemaker Green is a public commons, a welcoming open space of lawns, tree-lined walkways, and sitting areas. This green space is both a destination and a pedestrian route from Locust and Smith Walks in the core of campus to the historic buildings surrounding the space and further eastward to Penn Park. 

Shoemaker Green's sustainable site management improves water quality and minimizes runoff, reducing the effect of the urban heat island through large green areas, increasing local biodiversity, and improving the overall environment for the community. The green space creates a variety of shaded and sunny places for informal play and leisure.