Upcoming Community Meetings for Green City, Clean Waters Projects in Lawncrest and East Poplar
April 21, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Residents are invited to join Philadelphia Water representatives on Thursday, April 28 at the Philadelphia Protestant Home Social Hall, 6401 Martins Mill Rd. to learn more about important stormwater improvements proposed for streets near the Har Nebo Cemetery and the Philadelphia Protestant Home. The meeting and presentation will start at 6:30 p.m.
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Be Ready: Frozen Pipes Are No Winter Wonderland
December 30, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
Extreme cold can cause pipes in the ground to expand and contract, and very cold river water can also make water mains more brittle.
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See What a Healthier River Looks Like at INVISIBLE RIVER
August 21, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
We have lots of ways to measure the improving quality of Philadelphia’s two rivers, but one of our favorite is simply seeing more and more people think of the Schuylkill and Delaware as beautiful, natural places to visit for recreation and relaxation. Since everything we do comes back to protecting and enchancing water quality, we see the change in the way people think about our rivers as a real m
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Yorktown Green Streets Project Coming Soon
January 29, 2015
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Public Affairs
Yorktown, a small residential neighborhood in North Philadelphia just south of Temple University (and once home to Gospel and Rock and Roll legend Sister Rosetta Tharpe!) will soon have one mile of bike lanes, two bus shelters, wider pedestrian islands, new ADA ramps and over 25 specially designed stormwater planters that will manage rainfall from the surrounding street. These upgrades are part of
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William Dick School Opens Community Playground
June 12, 2014
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Public Affairs
Just in time for summer break, the City of Philadelphia with the Trust for Public Land unveiled a new playground at William Dick Elementary on Tuesday. Residents of North Philadelphia now have the opportunity to spend their days outside at the new schoolyard located on Diamond Street near 24th.
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The Philly 500: City Begins Speeding Toward 500 New Green Acres by 2015
May 16, 2012
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Matthew Fritch
Last week, Mayor Nutter and city officials gathered with students and neighbors at William Dick Elementary School in North Philadelphia to kick off the Green 2015 Action Plan, an ambitious initiative to add 500 new acres of parkland.
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North Philly Celebrates Green Infrastructure
April 3, 2012
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Matthew Fritch
Mayor Nutter swung by last week’s Soak It Up! event in North Philly to commemorate the installation of stormwater tree trenches near 7th and Cumberland streets.
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Thank You For Soaking (It Up)
March 2, 2012
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Matthew Fritch
Yesterday’s inaugural Soak It Up, Philly! event took place in New Kensington, where the Philadelphia Water Department showed off the Green Streets that are helping to improve the health of Philly’s rivers and streams.
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Tomorrow: Soak It Up, Kensington
February 29, 2012
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Matthew Fritch
Join us tomorrow, Thursday March 1 in front of the Shissler Recreation Center at 4:30 for the premiere Soak It Up, Philly! event.
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11 For 2011: Hunting Park Tree Trenches and Planters
December 26, 2011
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Public Affairs
PWD’s Watersheds blog closes out the year with a list of 11 green missions accomplished in 2011, from innovative stormwater management projects and stream restorations to groundbreaking policy agreements and energy-generating solar arrays.
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