This Place Is BMPing: Thomas Jefferson University Plaza
July 29, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
The plaza outside Thomas Jefferson University’s Dorrance H. Hamilton Building (located between 10th and 11th; Locust and Walnut streets) is an example of green stormwater infrastructure that’s barely visible to the naked eye.
Read More →Watershed History: Roxborough Pumping Station Demolition
July 15, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
As of July 7, the old Roxborough Pumping Station was in the process of being demolished.
Read More →This Place Is BMPing: Friends Center
July 6, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Located two blocks north of City Hall at 15th and Cherry streets, the Friends Center features one of Philadelphia’s most famous green roofs.
Read More →A Roof With A View
June 21, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
And also some views of the roof: Here are some photos from Wednesday’s unveiling of the green roof bus shelter at 15th and Market.
Read More →Our Solar System
May 24, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
In April, the City of Philadelphia unveiled its first solar photovoltaic system (above), located at PWD’s Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant.
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