Take some time to explore Philadelphia's development via the Geo History maps found here: http://www.philageohistory.org/tiles/viewer/
Look at your neighborhood, center city and Temple's campus throughout the years.
Take note of the different ways the maps were organized via drawing.
Make a drawing in response to something interesting that you discover. It could be a historical discovery, or something that intrigues you aesthetically about the maps themselves. Begin your research with several preliminary sketches/studies before moving on to the final drawing.