The Story of Water – Through Art
June 6, 2013 | Paul Fugazzotto
Had you been on the 300 block of Christian Street on Saturday afternoon, you might have asked yourself, “What are these blue dots all over the street?
Read More →Julian Abele Park Grand Reopening
May 24, 2013 | Public Affairs
Love your Park week came to a close on Saturday, May 18th with events and festivities around the City. One of these events was the grand reopening of Julian Abele Park in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood.
Read More →NatLab Report Features Philadelphia as Laboratory for Green Infrastructure Finance
March 28, 2013 | Public Affairs
Earlier this month, NatLab published Creating Clean Water Cash Flows, an in-depth report chock full of ideas for financing green infrastructure that features the Philadelphia Water Department.
Read More →Free Yard Trees from TreePhilly
March 26, 2013 | Public Affairs
Did you know that planting trees is one of the easiest, most effective ways to manage stormwater? Even better – you can do it for free!
Read More →A Kickstart for Green Infrastructure
February 20, 2013 | Public Affairs
Innovative green stormwater infrastructure will help breathe new life into the historic Cynwyd Train Station! The Lower Merion Historical Society is working to raise money over the next month for a new multipurpose stormwater harvesting system for the 125-year old train station.
Read More →Private Pennies Financing GSI
February 7, 2013 | Public Affairs
It looks like 2013 will be a big year for private financing of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI)!
Read More →Stormwater Voyeurs, Check out this Exhibition!
February 1, 2013 | Public Affairs
Keeping the Bargain: Investing in Infrastructure, Part 4
January 30, 2013 | Public Affairs
Let’s wrap up our blog posts about the big-ticket items that have made our rate changes necessary with a frank discussion about something that every household has been dealing with.
Read More →Rain Barrel Art Contest: Vote for your favorite design!
January 15, 2013 | Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department is dressing up our big blue rain barrels! Visit the voting page before February 13th to pick your favorite design.
Read More →Manage Stormwater, Save Money: PWD Announces Second Round of SMIP Grants
December 13, 2012 | Paul Fugazzotto
This past June, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) announced that it had awarded $3.2 million in grants to facilitate the design and construction of innovative and sustainable stormwater management infrastructure on non-residential properties, such as business, non-profit and school properties.
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