Mural, Pocket Park Being Celebrated Earth Day Weekend
April 20, 2018
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Public Affairs
Last summer, we joined artist Paul Santoleri and Roxborough and residents for a community painting event that laid the foundation for Watershed, the mural that now overlooks the neighborhood’s newest community green space–Roxborough Pocket Park.
Just in time for Earth Day weekend, Santoleri’s work is finished and will be celebrated with a dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. this Saturday, April 21st.
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New Roxborough Mural Explores Local Watersheds, Lore, and Mysterious History
July 13, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
The site of Roxborough’s Pocket Park project, nestled between two buildings along Ridge Avenue, now features the beginnings of a water- and history-themed mural—a bright new addition to a still-developing space that the community hopes will be a keystone attraction for residents and visitors…
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Centennial Commons Ground Breaking: Green Upgrades to Protect Philly Waterways
April 20, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
The Philadelphia Water Department joined partners in kicking off major improvements coming to Fairmount Park’s Centennial District during a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, April 20…
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Paint Day at Smith Playground: Learn About Green Improvements and Send Connor Barwin a Message
March 14, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
While Philly is mourning the news that Eagles defensive end and super citizen Connor Barwin is headed to another team, his Make the World Better Foundation has pledged to continue its good work and is moving forward on projects the fan-favorite helped to fund. One of those projects is the renovation of West Passyunk’s Smith Playground…
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PPD Project Would Protect and Serve… Philly’s Rivers
February 20, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
At the Philadelphia Water Department, we’re always looking for ways to team up with sister departments like Parks and Recreation, Streets, the Dept. of Public Property and non-profits to build new Green City, Clean Waters tools that manage stormwater on public property…
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Year in Review (Part Two): 2016 Highlights Continued
January 23, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
This is the second installment in our blog series looking at all the great news and events 2016 brought for Philly’s water community.
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Photos and More: Big Celebration Welcomes New Rain Garden, Mural at Vacant Lot Site
October 6, 2016
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Public Affairs
We want to send out a big thank you to all who came out to celebrate the new rain gardens and mural in Hestonville yesterday! Below you’ll find photos from the event and coverage from local TV stations:
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Come See How Green City, Clean Waters Helped Transform a Vacant Lot into a Community Gem
September 28, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
What happens when the nation’s boldest green infrastructure program meets the nation’s boldest mural arts program in a vacant West Philly lot?
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Call for Artists to Shine Light on Green Stormwater Infrastructure!
April 8, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia Water is collaborating with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for Uncover the Green 2016, a new citywide design initiative celebrating the innovative tools and systems that make up Green City, Clean Waters, Philadelphia’s revolutionary green stormwater management program.
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Saturday: See GSI Being Made and Contribute to Art in Hestonville
November 19, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
This Saturday, volunteers will join Mural Arts, Philadelphia Water and members of the Hestonville neighborhood in West Philadelphia for a community paint day that will help artists Eurhi Jones and Michael Reali complete a new mural titled “Your Hands Shimmering on the Legs of Rain.”
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