Description
A very active goose feeding area next to a parking lot was causing several problems Continue reading
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Ralston Center
Description
The Ralston Center, located adjacent to the University of Pennsylvania at 3615 Chestnut Street, is a 100-year old, three-story stone facility providing services for the elderly. Continue reading
Rain Yard at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Description
If rain could have its way, it would go everywhere, just as people are permitted to meander across the landscape according to their whims. Continue reading
Mann Music Center
Description
The Mann Music Center undertook several projects including a retrofit of an existing parking lot with a large bio-retention area, installation of a large infiltration trench, and creation of three smaller bio-retention areas as part of a landscape improvement. Continue reading
Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo at the Philadelphia Zoo
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The new Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo at the Philadelphia Zoo transforms the former pachyderm building and elephant yard into a new indoor/outdoor interactive children’s zoo where water and its role in supporting the environment are a key educational feature. Continue reading
Shoemaker Green, University of Pennsylvania
Description
Shoemaker Green is a 3.75-acre site surrounded by two of the University of Pennsylvania’s most iconic athletic facilities, the Palestra and Franklin Field. Continue reading
The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Description
The Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is one of the most comprehensive sustainable landscape approaches in the City of Philadelphia. Continue reading
Whitpain Township Permit Tracking System
Description
Whitpain Township developed a permit tracking system for impervious surfaces based on Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. Continue reading
Warwick County Park Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
The BMPs incorporated into the Warwick County Park Day-Use Area Improvements Project were needed in order to effectively manage the runoff contributed from construction of additional asphalt parking areas, a new pavilion and a new park office and administration building, as well as from the large drainage area surrounding the park. Continue reading
Upland Square Shopping Center Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
Upland Square Shopping Center is a 680,000 square foot new development in West Pottsgrove Township, just outside of Pottstown. Continue reading
University City Science Center Green Roof
Description
Covering an area of nearly 35,000 square feet, the green roof on the University City Science Center’s building at 3711 Market Street in West Philadelphia is one of the city’s largest green roofs. Continue reading
Union Hill Housing Development Porous Concrete
Description
Union Homes is a 52-unit affordable housing development in Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood. 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
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
Spring-Ford High School Naturalized Basin
Description
At Spring-Ford High School, a one acre stormwater basin was converted from a sloping turfgrass condition to a flat-bottom naturalized basin featuring a series of water quality berms that provide extended detention of runoff from small storms. 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
School of the Future Stormwater Management Techniques
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The School of the Future demonstrates the Philadelphia School District’s commitment to technology and sustainable development. Continue reading
Riverbend Environmental Education Center Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
Riverbend Environmental Education Center, a non-profit organization, is a valuable community resource since it serves to educate the public, especially children, about environmental processes. Continue reading
River Crest Golf Course Community Rain Gardens
Description
As its name implies, RiverCrest is situated 300 feet above the Schuylkill River on bluffs with slopes in excess of 1 to 1. Continue reading
Radian Complex Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
The Radian complex at 3925 Walnut Street is a multi-use facility located in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania’s campus district. Continue reading