News Stream: Stormwater Problems, Solutions
September 2, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
A pair of recent articles discuss the problems of stormwater runoff and Philadelphia’s solutions.
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“Everyone knows what’s going on in Philadelphia”
August 16, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
That title quote from EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson—in reference to Philadelphia’s forward-thinking strategies in stormwater management, green infrastructure and sustainable development—appeared in an article this morning in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Read More →News Stream: WHYY on Philly’s Porous Streets
August 12, 2011 | Public Affairs
WHYY and NewsWorks ran a piece earlier this week about PWD’s efforts to reduce stormwater and decrease flooding by implementing green technologies such as porous pavement.
Read More →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 →This Place Is BMPing: Waterview Recreation Center
July 19, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Multiple BMPs at Waterview Recreation Center in East Germantown make this site a study in the different approaches to urban stormwater management.
Read More →You’re Invited: Green Home, Clean Waters
July 18, 2011 | Public Affairs
PWD’s Green City, Clean Waters plan isn’t just about the city installing porous paving and constructing stormwater tree trenches—you can get involved with the effort by undertaking projects on your own property.
Read More →Required Reading: A Vision For The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed
July 14, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership has just released the final version of its plan for the restoration, revitalization and future health of the watershed.
Read More →Curb Appeal: Queen Lane Stormwater Bumpouts
July 7, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Philadelphia’s first stormwater bumpouts on Queen Lane in East Falls are in bloom.
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 →2011 Greenworks Philadelphia Progress Report
June 29, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Amid all the excitement over Philly’s first green roof bus shelter two weeks ago, we buried some really big news that happened the same day: Mayor Michael Nutter released the 2011 Greenworks Philadelphia Progress Report.
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