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Recognizing and celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the revitalization of the Bok Building into a hub for artists, makers, and small businesses.
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WHEREAS, The Bok Technical High School, built in 1938 and once a cornerstone of vocational education in South Philadelphia, was redeveloped beginning in 2015 after its closure, transforming the historic building into a thriving hub for artists, entrepreneurs, and small businesses; and
WHEREAS, Over the past ten years, the Bok Building has become home to hundreds of creative professionals, including artists, designers, nonprofits, makers, educators, and food entrepreneurs, who together have contributed to Philadelphia's cultural vitality and local economy; and
WHEREAS, Bok exemplifies the power of adaptive reuse, preserving historic architecture while reimagining it to meet the needs of a new generation of Philadelphians; and
WHEREAS, The building has become not only a workplace but also a gathering space and resource center, extending to the surrounding South Philadelphia community and beyond, fostering collaboration, creativity, and innovation across disciplines; and
WHEREAS, The Bok Building is home to a vibrant mix of artists and small businesses, including Klip Collective, a nationally recognized video and projection art studio; Aubrie Costello, a fiber and installation artist known for their evocative fabric "silk graffiti" works; Stover Ceramics, a local maker of functional and decorative pottery; Forever Valentine Tattoo, a creative tattoo studio; and Beehive at Bok, an innovative community playspace for children and families, along with countless other artists, makers, and entrepreneurs who contribute daily to the building's creative energy and impact; and
WHEREAS, These artists, entrepreneurs, and community-based organizations represent the breadth of Philadelphia's creative economy, demonstrating how adaptive reuse of historic spaces can sustain culture, foster innovation, and
WHEREAS, The su...
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