The Ed Bacon Foundation

The Ed Bacon Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the vision and legacy of Philadelphia's former city planning director, Edmund N. Bacon. The Foundation is an affiliate of The Center for Architecture. The organization's programs focus on creating opportunities for young designers and civic leaders, as well as creating a dialogue about the importance of urban planning and vision in Philadelphia and across the U.S.
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Ed Bacon Historic Marker

On Wednesday, September 13, 2006, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and The Ed Bacon Foundation dedicated a State Historical Marker for Edmund N. Bacon.

A Tribute to Ruth and Ed Bacon

Held April 6, 2008.

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Ed Bacon Student Design Competition

Designing the Fair of the Future

The 5th Competition (2010) challenged students to imagine an international exposition in Philadelphia to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Recipient of The 2010 Edmund N. Bacon Prize: Denise Scott Brown. Winners: Eammon Coughlin, Kevin Dowd, Matthew Gonser, Clark Taylor, Lin Xue (Cornell University)

BROWN TO GREEN

The 4th Competition (2009) focused on the Grays Ferry Crescent in South Philadelphia. Recipient of The Award for Professional Excellence: Maurice Cox. Winners: Maureen Bolton, Zac Boggs, Chris Koenig, Tyler Grooms, Lee Pouliot, Dan Kelleher (Cornell University)

REBUILD|REVIVE

The 3rd Competition (2008) focused on the Ludlow section of Philadelphia. Recipient of The Award for Professional Excellence: John O. Norquist. Winners: Mary Itz, Linda Meckel, Andrea Nair, Lauren Swiston (University of Pennsylvania)

Connecting Market East

The 2nd Competition (2007) asked entrants to reconceive Market East, an area of Center City Philadelphia that was significantly shaped by Bacon's planning concepts. Recipient of The Award for Professional Excellence: Paul Goldberger. Winners: Nathan Allen, Joe Stromer, David Haugen, Chris Hillebrand, Joel Isaksen (Boston Architectural College)

Imagining Penn Center

The 1st Competition (2006) challenged entrants to create new design concepts for Penn Center, across from City Hall. Recipient of The Award for Professional Excellence: Robert A.M. Stern. Winners: John Andrus, Brad Leibin, Ryan Lohbauer, Jeff Tummelson (University of Pennsylvania)

The official registration and financial information of The Ed Bacon Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.