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All posts tagged: Green Infrastructure

A Greener Hackett Elementary Brings Excitement to the Neighborhood

September 9, 2014  |  Public Affairs

Horatio B. Hackett Elementary School is lucky to have a large schoolyard—nearly an acre of land in the middle of the city—but many people describe it as a “sea of pavement.” As it stands, the schoolyard is almost completely covered in asphalt but will soon transform into a lush green space with benefits for students, the neighboring communities and the environment.

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Community Impact: Managing Water in Philadelphia

August 8, 2014  |  Public Affairs

Penn State Public Media (PSPM), in collaboration with Fairmount Water Works and The Penn State Center: Engaging Philadelphia is excited to announce a mini grant initiative, “Community Impact: Managing Water in Philadelphia.”

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A Shout-out to PowerCorpsPHL

July 21, 2014  |  Public Affairs

Being the first city to introduce a program like Green City, Clean Waters, Philadelphia serves as a national model for many to follow. However, this dream of a sustainable green city could not be possible without the help of PowerCorpsPHL.

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The Green Edge

December 31, 2013  |  Public Affairs

As many of you know, many communities and cities, including Philadelphia, are now looking towards green infrastructure as a cost-effective solution to manage stormwater. However, what some might not know is that these new green spaces can also generate revenue in our neighborhoods and communities.

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Greenbuild 2013!

November 26, 2013  |  Public Affairs

Greenbuild, the biggest, greenest, and most sustainable convention made its way to Philadelphia this year.

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