Posted on July 16, 2010
Due to unanticipated scheduling conflicts, the Urban Sustainability Tour for July 22 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconveniences resulting this last minute change!
We are planning another Urban Sustainability Tour on greening West Philadelphia for August 19, 2010. Check back later for details.
Posted on June 7, 2010
When: June 17, 2010, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us as we review Philadelphia’s progress in becoming the greenest, most livable city in America. This Urban Sustainability Forum will feature a discussion of the first year of the Greenworks plan and a special presentation revisiting projects and topics presented at previous Urban Sustainability Forums. Also, to put some perspective on Philadelphia’s efforts, there will be an update on New York’s PlanNYC.
Featuring:
6:00 pm: reception
6:30 pm: program
Free and open to the public.
RSVP requested: usfyearinreview2010.eventbrite.com/
Posted on May 26, 2010
Green2015: An Action Plan for 500 New Acres of Open Space
Everyone deserves access to public parks and open space. The City of Philadelphia invites you to share your thoughts about the future of green space in your neighborhood. Help us shape the city’s action plan to add 500 acres of public space to meet the mayor’s sustainability goals.
Each session will include a site tour, a presentation from Parks and Recreation leadership on the Mayor’s efforts through Greenworks Philadelphia and the opportunity to have your voice heard in this important initiative. Refreshments are provided.
Your opinion matters. Join us!
For more information call 215-683-3666 or 215-898-6316, or go to planphilly.com/green2015.
Green2015 is a project led by the Department of Parks and Recreation in coordination with Greenworks Philadelphia and the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s comprehensive planning process. The project is supported with grants from the William Penn Foundation and the Lenfest Foundation, PennPraxis, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Penn Project for Civic Engagement.
Posted on May 10, 2010
When: May 17, 2010, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Livable Communities Task Force members Allyson Y. Schwartz and Earl Blumenauer will join Penn Design School’s Penn Praxis and the Center for Environmental Policy at the Academy of Natural Sciences for a panel discussion aboutlivable communities in Philadelphia.
Posted on March 11, 2010
The Philadelphia Water Department has some of the most exciting and ambitious plans and regulations in the country to protect and improve water quality. Reserve your spot for the Seventh Annual PennFuture Watershed Workshop to learn about these cutting edge initiatives and how they might catch on in other parts of Pennsylvania.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
9:00 am – 3:00 pm (more…)
Posted on February 1, 2010
When: March 18, 2010, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
“Cracking The Code: How 21st Century Building Codes Will Make Or Break Our Communities”
What if every new building in Philadelphia were a green building? What if everyone had access to the waterfronts, could enjoy safe bike lanes, and could conveniently utilize public transportation?
Zoning and building codes play a major role in almost every current effort to make Philadelphia a more sustainable city. How zoning codes are created and designated has major implications for the future of our city. Advocates for sustainability, design professionals, and interested citizens are welcomed to come learn more about ongoing efforts and upcoming zoning and building code reforms from city and state officials, national experts, and local practitioners.
Made possible by the generous donations of the William Penn Foundation and the Environmental Associates of the Academy.