Events
Upcoming Events and YMF Calendar
Check out what we've got coming up! Our calendar can also be found below, for your ease. When attending one of our events, note that your photo may be taken by one of our members and used on this website or our social media! You can check out photos from our recent events at our Photos page.
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Critical Issues Seminar - Transportation, Infrastructure & Philly’s New Mayor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Cost: $30.00 for Professionals and Students
Please join members of the ASCE Philadelphia YMF at Yards Brewing Company (500 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123) to hear from leading transportation & infrastructure professionals representing various stakeholders in the Philadelphia region, and what they’re looking forward to in light of the City’s 100th mayor.
Our panelists will share their experiences working in and with city government, and project experience, followed by a Q&A session. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be provided. Attendees must be 21+ to purchase and/or consume alcohol.
Our distinguished panelists include:- Ryan Judge | Deputy Chief Planning Officer, Strategy and Analysis, SEPTA
- Brett Fusco | Associate Director for Comprehensive Planning for the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)
- Megan M. Clarkin, AICP | Director of Infrastructure Program Coordination for the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability (OTIS)
Rail Park Phase One Walking Tour
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM EST (Arrive by 5:30 PM to promptly begin the tour)
Cost: FREE for Professionals and Students
The Phase One Tour of the Rail Park gives an overview of the Rail Park’s history and highlights the nature, arts, and culture of Phase One and its surrounding communities. After years of advocacy, community conversations, and fundraising, Phase One of the Rail Park opened in June of 2018. Phase One, the first section of the Rail Park that is open to the public, was built on the original structure from the Reading Railroad and travels east from Broad Street, beginning above street level until it becomes entirely supported by the elevated viaduct structure. The tour is being provided by the Rail Park Team’s Development & Operations Associate, Vanessa Chandler, as a token of appreciation for the YMF’s continued support of the project.
This 45-minute tour is a 1/4 mile in length, beginning at 1300 Noble Street and ending at 1100 Callowhill Street. The 1300 Noble Street entrance is the only ADA accessible entrance; Attendees should plan to walk at least 1/2 mile round-trip to exit the tour. Both free and paid on-street parking is available around the Rail Park. There is also a paid parking lot at 411 N 13th Street. There are no restrooms available at the Rail Park. There are also public transportation options to the Rail Park; Bus lines 2, 4, 16, 23, 45, and 61; Broad Street Subway line is about a 5-minute walk from the Rail Park. This event has a 20 person maximum capacity.
Following the tour, join us for an informal happy hour at Prohibition Taproom (501 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123). Attendees may order food and drinks at their own discretion. The happy hour location is two blocks from the Noble Street entrance of the Rail Park. Attendees must be 21+ to purchase and/or consume alcohol.
Please RSVP by Friday, April 26, 2024. See the flyer and visit the Rail Park's website for additional details, and contact Kayla Nelson (knelson@schnabel-eng.com) or Tony Ableman (tonyableman@gmail.com) with any questions.
Spring Adopt-A-Highway with ASHE Delaware Valley
Saturday, May 04, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST
Cost: FREE for Professionals and Students
Please join members of the ASCE Philadelphia YMF and American Society of Highway Engineers Delaware Valley to help keep our 2-miles of adopted roadway clean. The roadway segment is Bethlehem Pike between Lafayette Avenue Connector and Butler Pike in Ambler, PA. Vests and supplies from PennDOT will be provided for the clean up! Volunteers must be 18+ to attend. Please wear closed-toe shoes. Meet at Fireside Bar and Grille (1211 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA).
Join us at Fireside Bar and Grille again afterward for free lunch and drinks provided by ASCE & ASHE!
Please RSVP by Friday, May 3, 2024. See the flyer for additional details and contact Marty Williams (mwilliams@kmjinc.com) or Dustin Woywod (dustin.woywod@mbakerintl.com) with any questions.
2024 YMF Election Happy Hour
Monday, May 20, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST
Cost: $10 for Professionals and Students
Please join members of the ASCE Philadelphia YMF for our annual YMF Election Happy Hour at the Brauhaus Schmitz Bierhall. Appetizers will be provided! Election results will be announced at approximately 6:30 PM and brief remarks will be provided by the outgoing President and President-elect. Must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcohol. Brauhaus Schmitz is a twelve minute walk from the Lombard South Station on the Broad Street Line and accessible via SEPTA Bus Route 47. Street parking is available on South Street. Parking available at Bainbridge between 5th and 4th St or above Whole Foods at 10th and South. The Brauhaus Schmitz Bierhall is ADA accessible
Please RSVP by Friday, May 3, 2024. See the flyer for additional details and contact Christian Antisell (christianantisell@gmail.com) with any questions.
Events in Planning...
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The following events are currently being planned, check back regularly for updates:
- Kickball Tournament (June 2024)
- The Port of Philadelphia Tour (June 2024)
- Cleveland-Cliffs Coatesville Facility - Phase One Walking Tour (TBD)