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All posts tagged: Green Infrastructure

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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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.

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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?”

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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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China and Japan Visit Philadelphia’s Green Infrastructure

October 2, 2013  |  Public Affairs

Philadelphia’s stormwater management and stream restoration projects reached international ears this month! On September 17th government representatives from Beijing toured the Big Green Block in the Kensington/Fishtown area and two days later members of the Japanese Ecosystem Conservation Society visited Wises Mill in Andorra and the Bells Mill tributary to Wissahickon Park.

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