Back in August, we followed author and artist Allen Crawford (a.k.a. Lord Whimsy) as he undertook his Hidden River Expedition, a 40-mile, three-day kayak trip from Mt. Holly, NJ, to Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia will host the 2011 CitiesAlive conference from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3; the event brings together members of the green roof and green wall industry for workshops, meetings and tours.
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The construction of an underground storage basin at Venice Island is underway, and demolition of the existing recreation facilities is complete.
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The green roof on PECO’s building in Center City (pictured above) is certainly one way that businesses practice good stormwater management.
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As they say, good things come to those who wade! After two rain checks, the Philly Fun Fishing Fest turned out to be the perfect day to enjoy the Schuylkill Banks.
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The Philadelphia Low Impact Development Symposium kicked off yesterday with a keynote presentation by Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Howard Neukrug; the speech focused on Philly’s green infrastructure, its relationship to recent flooding conditions, and PWD’s focus on helping low-income customers manage stormwater.
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As you walk on many of Philadelphia’s sidewalks, beneath your feet is a hidden world of streams that once crisscrossed the city.
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Congratulations to Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Howard Neukrug, who has been selected to receive the Delaware Valley Green Building Council’s (DVGBC) 2011 Leadership Award.
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Meetings were held. Lunches were eaten. Books were browsed. PARK(ing) Day 2011 was a huge success throughout Philadelphia, as approximately 30 organizations installed temporary parks in metered parking spaces on Friday.
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It’s true—Philadelphia had one of the largest and most technologically advanced aquariums in the country. Opened in 1911, the Fairmount Aquarium exhibited local freshwater fishes, amphibians, reptiles, seals and sea lions.
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