Description
The renovation of Swarthmore College’s Science facilities was recommended by the college’s long-range planning study, completed in 1999. Continue reading
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Wayne Art Center Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
The stormwater management improvements at Wayne Art Center include three rain gardens and a pervious asphalt parking lot with a subsurface storage and infiltration system. Continue reading
Waverly Road Leaf Composting Facility
Description
Found at Waverly Road and Cheltenham Avenue, the Waverly Road Leaf Composting Facility has been accepting township residents’ leaf and garden debris since April 2006. Continue reading
Villanova University Treatment Train
Executive Summary
Construction of the treatment train began in the fall of 2011. The location of the treatment train is on the eastern side of the Saint Augustine Center (SAC) parking garage. Continue reading
Villanova University Pervious Pavers
Executive Summary
Villanova University’s Stormwater Research and Demonstration Park is home to a Stormwater Control Measure- Pervious Concrete Site. Continue reading
Villanova University Concrete/Porous Asphalt Comparison Site
Executive Summary
Villanova University’s Stormwater Research and Demonstration Park is home to a SCM – Pervious Concrete / Porous Asphalt Comparison Site. Continue reading
Villanova University Infiltration Trench
Executive Summary
Construction of the infiltration trench began in the spring of 2004. The SCM was retrofitted into a small area between an academic building and a parking garage. Continue reading
Villanova University Green Roof
Executive Summary
Construction of Villanova’s Green Roof took place in 3 days in the summer of 2006. Continue reading
Villanova University Bio-Infiltration Garden
Executive Summary
Urban stormwater has the potential to deliver large pollutant loads and increased flows to receiving waters over short intervals. Continue reading
Ursinus College Constructed Wetland
Description
The Ursinus College wetland is found in the northwest section of the campus, drains a 38-acre watershed encompassing many college buildings, parking lots and recreational facilities. Continue reading
TreeVitalize Urban Reforestation Program
Description
In March 2003, a partnership between the USDA Forest Service, American Forests, Inc, and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) produced a study that estimates the five-county Philadelphia region lost 8% of its heavy tree cover (34,000 acres) over the past 15 years. Continue reading
Thomas Jefferson University Runoff Capture and Reuse System
Description
The Thomas Jefferson University’s new Dorrance H. Hamilton building, an educational center for the campus, is accompanied by a 1.6 acre public plaza that includes features designed to reduce stormwater runoff to Philadelphia’s sewer system. Continue reading
Third Street Condominiums Green Roof
Description
This 4-story, 10 unit residential building in Northern Liberties was designed with large windows and terraces to establish a strong connection to the outside. Continue reading
Stony Creek Farms Development Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
Stormwater BMPs were installed to mitigate some of the environmental impacts associated with the construction of Stony Creek Farms, a planned residential community for active adults aged 55 and older. Continue reading
Smith Memorial Playground Stormwater Management Plan
Description
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is a privately owned facility within Fairmount Park that has been a favorite site for children since it opened to the public in 1899. Continue reading
Sheridan Street Housing Site Stormwater Plan
Description
Sheridan Street Housing is affordable, environmentally sustainable housing that seeks to support neighborhood linkages between the Temple University and Northern Liberties neighborhoods, as well as diversify the housing offerings in the neighborhood. Continue reading
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
The development of a green roof on the main education building of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education adds a stormwater component to the Center’s education curriculum. Continue reading
School of the Future Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
The School of the Future demonstrates the Philadelphia School District’s commitment to technology and sustainable development. Continue reading
Rag Flats Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
In 2002, Onion Flats collaborated with Minus Studios and Cover to transform the site of a former rag factory into an 11 unit residential urban garden community. Continue reading
Penn Alexander School Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
The Penn Alexander School, located at 43rd Street and Locust Street in West Philadelphia, sought to mitigate storm runoff from buildings being constructed onsite by implementing stormwater best management practices. Continue reading