2021: A Year in Review: We reflect on a year of achievements, advances, and milestones.
December 27, 2021
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Public Affairs
From pollution praises to community poetry — infrastructure investments to mural unveilings, 2021 offered a plethora of opportunities allowing us to better serve, engage, and communicate our water services to Philadelphia residents.
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Green City, Clean Waters: A Celebration to Remember
December 3, 2021
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Public Affairs
More than 250 ‘green’ enthusiasts of all ages convened in Olde Kensington last month to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Green City, Clean Waters.
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Green City, Clean Waters: A Homegrown Workforce
November 9, 2021
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Public Affairs
Ten years ago, we planted the seeds to grow a green economy. Today, with thousands of skilled individuals working around green stormwater infrastructure tools, this dream has blossomed into a reality.
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Cottman Streetscape Virtual Open House Open through Oct. 6: Live virtual presentation set for Sept. 22 —see proposed stormwater upgrades.
September 13, 2021
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Public Affairs
The latest draft of a Cottman Ave. concept plan detailing options for streetscape upgrades is complete and ready for public review and input through Oct. 6 via a virtual open house.
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Green City, Clean Waters: Growing with Local Business
August 2, 2021
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Public Affairs
When Green City, Clean Waters started 10 years ago, a key factor in the plan’s success would be growing a green economy through collaborations with local businesses.
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Germantown Flooding: Community Connections to the Past, Present, & Future: A new task force aims to increase flood preparation resources.
July 28, 2021
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Grace Maiorano
Parts of the Germantown neighborhood are particularly prone to the effects of urban flooding due to geography, circumstances of its past, and potential impacts of the future.
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Green City, Clean Waters: Supporting You & Your Neighbors
June 1, 2021
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Public Affairs
In continuing to celebrate 10 years of Green City, Clean Waters ‘In The Community,’ it’s pivotal we spotlight residents who contribute to the reduction of local waterway pollution — even in their own backyards.
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Green City, Clean Waters: A Decade in the Community
April 12, 2021
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Public Affairs
As the Green City, Clean Waters initiative celebrates its 10-year anniversary, we acknowledge this milestone was made possible by the nearly 400,000 engaged residents who’ve inspired our work over the past decade.
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2020 Stormwater Grant Recipients Restore more than Waterways: Sites citywide receive funding to manage stormwater + enhance their communities.
January 6, 2021
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Grace Maiorano
As we conclude 2020, we’re proud to award 11 resourceful recipients more than $5 million in grants with properties accumulating about 40 Greened Acres.
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Love Morris Park @ Home with a New Water-Centered Storymap: In celebration of LYP, we explore history and green infrastructure.
May 15, 2020
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Daniel Schupsky
While our walking history/green infrastructure tour is on pause, our online storymap is a great way to participate safely during Love Your Park Week.
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