Green Streets Design Manual
March 20, 2014 | Matthew Fritch
The Philadelphia Water Department is proud to announce the release of its Green Streets Design Manual!
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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.
Read More →Upcoming: Green City, Clean Waters Info. Session
December 6, 2013 | Public Affairs
Do you have questions or concerns about Philadelphia Water’s GSI projects? Want to know more about Green City, Clean Waters or learn more about some of our potential projects?
Read More →Greenbuild 2013!
November 26, 2013 | Public Affairs
Greenbuild, the biggest, greenest, and most sustainable convention made its way to Philadelphia this year.
Read More →PWD Presents at Villanova’s Seventh Annual Stormwater Management Symposium
November 8, 2013 | Maggie Wood
PWD recently participated in the 7th annual Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Symposium held October 17-18th at Villanova University.
Read More →Soak It Up! Adoption Program Grant
November 5, 2013 | Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is piloting a new program, Soak It Up! Adoption.
Read More →Happy Birthday MOTU!
October 31, 2013 | Public Affairs
Congratulations to MOTU as it wraps up the celebration of its 5th Birthday! The Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) has been working hard to improve coordination among agencies and departments in the City to help Philadelphia respond to the needs of the 21st Century.
Read More →Penn State Students Work on Green Stormwater Infrastructure Projects
October 21, 2013 | Public Affairs
Saturday, October 5, Penn State students and volunteers helped restore two green stormwater infrastructure projects – a rain garden and a stormwater bumpout– on Lancaster Avenue.
Read More →PWD Tours at Greenbuild!
October 7, 2013 | Public Affairs
Did you know that the Philadelphia Water Department is leading a tour during Greenbuildon November 23rd from 8am to noon titled, “Revolutionary Civil Engineering: Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Leadership?”
Read More →Greenbuild 2013 is coming to Philadelphia
October 4, 2013 | Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is more than excited to be a part of the 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Activities around Greenbuild will go on for almost a week and expect to draw up to 30,000 attendees. The theme, “Greenbuild Nation”, draws on Philadelphia’s roots as the birthplace of the nation.
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