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All posts tagged: Stormwater

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.

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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.

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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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Dive In Before the Deadline!

November 14, 2012  |  Paul Fugazzotto

Designers! Take the plunge and help make our communities green, clean and beautiful with your expertise and innovation. Oh – and win $10K while you’re at it!

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