On Monday, May 17th, Livable Communities Task Force Members Earl Blumenauer and Allyson Y. Schwartz will join Penn Design School’s Penn Praxis and the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia for a panel discussion on how we can ensure that livability is a priority for Philadelphia. The panel will be moderated by Harris M. Steinberg, FAIA of the University of Pennsylvania School of Design.
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"Rain Garden" at the McCloskey School
August 17, 2010
The rain garden, which covers portions of the playground at the John F. McCloskey Elementary School and the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center in Mount Airy, will measure 50 feet by 100 feet and use native plants and other landscaping to soak up rain water and stormwater runoff from lawns, roofs and other impervious surfaces such as streets, driveways or parking lots. Such runoff often carries pesticides, fertilizers and oil into storm drains, which feeds the pollutants into streams, lakes and rivers. It is the biggest cause of toxic waste in waterways that serve as sources for drinking water.
John Ungar, OARC’s Senior Director of Sustainability and Education, said the project expands the “greening” focus of OARC’s five-pillar model of community development. The other pillars are: housing and economic development, education and community relations, business development and arts and culture. Other greening projects include energy conservation awareness, recycling rewards programs and solar-powered trash compactors for streets. In addition, the rain garden will be incorporated into the curriculum at the McCloskey School, located at Pickering and Gowen Streets.
WHO: John Ungar Senior Director of Sustainability and Education
Karen Anderson, Executive Director of Awbury Arboretum
Amy E. McCollum, Vital Neighborhoods project interim director
Crystal Jacobs, Communications & Special Events Director for Philadelphia
Councilwoman Marian Tasco
WHAT: Final plantings/landscaping for “rain garden” pilot project in Northwest
WHEN: Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 11 AM
WHERE: John F. McCloskey Elementary School, 8500 Pickering Street (corner of Pickering and Gowen) Philadelphia PA
Livable Communities and Philadelphia
May 6, 2010
By andrewg
For PlanPhilly
For PlanPhilly
On Monday, May 17th, Livable Communities Task Force Members Earl Blumenauer and Allyson Y. Schwartz will join Penn Design School’s Penn Praxis and the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia for a panel discussion on how we can ensure that livability is a priority for Philadelphia. The panel will be moderated by Harris M. Steinberg, FAIA of the University of Pennsylvania School of Design.
Panelists:
- Alan Greenberger, Acting Deputy Mayor for Planning, Economic Development, and Director of Commerce, will provide the city's perspective.
- John Gattuso of Liberty Property Trust will offer the perspective of the private developer.
- Shawn McCaney of the William Penn Foundation will provide the philanthropic perspective.
- Tony Sorrentino of the University of Pennsylvania will provide the institutional perspective.
- Location:
Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Time:
7:00 to 7:30, reception
7:30 to 9:00, program
- Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Portland co-chairs the Livable Communities Task Force. From 1996 to 2007, he served on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he was a strong advocate for federal policies that address transportation alternatives, provide housing choices, support sustainable economies and improve the environment.
sponsored by Penn Praxis, the Academy of Natural Sciences, Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz, and Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Livable Communities and Philadelphia
May 17, 2010 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Panelists:
3rd Annual Philly Spring Cleanup
April 10, 2010
3rd Annual Philly Spring Cleanup
Saturday, April 10
University City District and City of Philadelphia are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Philly Spring Cleanup to be held Saturday, April 10, 2010 (rain date, Saturday, April 17, 2010).
This year's cleanup, entitled "Keep Up the Sweep Up," will be the start of the City's sustained effort to eliminate and prevent litter and illegal dumping permanently. With ongoing strategies of education, enforcement, intense cleaning and beautification, the City is committed to keeping Philadelphia clean.
If you would like to sign up to participate or organize your block in University City please contact dexter@universitycity.org for more details and supplies.
Friends of the Oak Lane Library announce three free architecture lectures
The Friends of the Oak Lane Library will be sponsoring a series of FREE LECTURES on East Oak Lane Architecture.
The Lectures will be held in the Korean United Church of Philadelphia, PCA, at 12th Street and 1200 W. Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, 19126-2116 at 4:30 pm on Sundays, March 7, March 14 and March 28, 2010. All lectures will be followed by a reception.
Free Parking is available in KUC Lot at 70th and Old York Road. Park in back, north east corner, and take sidewalk to rear of church on 12th Street.
The series of three lectures is to be given by two prominent, local architects, John J. Di Benedetto and David S. Traub and Marita Krivda, historic preservationist. Both men will enlighten those interested in learning about the architectural history
and styles of buildings that used to exist in East Oak Lane;buildings that currently exist in East Oak Lane; and buildings of great architectural interest that are currently in desperate need of restoration.
- John J. DiBenedetto, FARA Sunday March 7 , 2010 4:30 PM
- Marita Krivda, MS Sunday March 14th, 2010 4:30 PM
- David S. Traub, AIA Sunday March 28th, 2010 4:30 PM
John DiBenedetto of the Jenkintown based architectural firm DiBenedetto & Associates will expand on his Drexel University dissertation. He wrote this along with Vincent A. Girondi, Oak Lane, A Study of Urban Growth and Architectural Development, 1876-1976, Philadelphia, 1976.
Marita Krivda, librarian & historian, will expand on some of the special Victorian buildings and T. Henry Asbury – the father of Victorian Oak Lane.
David S. Traub, prominent Center City architect, will discuss his preservation efforts with the Save Our Sites non-profit devoted to preventing the demolition of historic Philadelphia properties. He will discuss the Bauhaus style homes in East Oak Lane.
All lectures will be followed by a reception. For more information contact: Michael Poxon, President Friends of the Oak Lane Library – 215-549-6531; email: tm.poxon@verizon.net.
Lecture on East Oak Lane Architecture, Part 3
March 28, 2010 4:30pm
The Friends of the Oak Lane Library will be sponsoring a series of FREE LECTURES on East Oak Lane Architecture.
The Lectures will be held in the Korean United Church of Philadelphia, PCA, at 12th Street and 1200 W. Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, 19126-2116 at 4:30 pm on Sundays, March 7, March 14 and March 28, 2010. All lectures will be followed by a reception.
Free Parking is available in KUC Lot at 70th and Old York Road. Park in back, north east corner, and take sidewalk to rear of church on 12th Street.
The series of three lectures is to be given by two prominent, local architects, John J. Di Benedetto and David S. Traub and Marita Krivda, historic preservationist. Both men will enlighten those interested in learning about the architectural history
and styles of buildings that used to exist in East Oak Lane;buildings that currently exist in East Oak Lane; and buildings of great architectural interest that are currently in desperate need of restoration.
- John J. DiBenedetto, FARA Sunday March 7 , 2010 4:30 PM
- Marita Krivda, MS Sunday March 14th, 2010 4:30 PM
- David S. Traub, AIA Sunday March 28th, 2010 4:30 PM
John DiBenedetto of the Jenkintown based architectural firm DiBenedetto & Associates will expand on his Drexel University dissertation. He wrote this along with Vincent A. Girondi, Oak Lane, A Study of Urban Growth and Architectural Development, 1876-1976, Philadelphia, 1976.
Marita Krivda, librarian & historian, will expand on some of the special Victorian buildings and T. Henry Asbury – the father of Victorian Oak Lane.
David S. Traub, prominent Center City architect, will discuss his preservation efforts with the Save Our Sites non-profit devoted to preventing the demolition of historic Philadelphia properties. He will discuss the Bauhaus style homes in East Oak Lane.
All lectures will be followed by a reception. For more information contact: Michael Poxon, President Friends of the Oak Lane Library – 215-549-6531; email: tm.poxon@verizon.net.
Lecture on East Oak Lane Architecture, Part 2
March 14, 2010 4:30pm
The Friends of the Oak Lane Library will be sponsoring a series of FREE LECTURES on East Oak Lane Architecture.
The Lectures will be held in the Korean United Church of Philadelphia, PCA, at 12th Street and 1200 W. Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, 19126-2116 at 4:30 pm on Sundays, March 7, March 14 and March 28, 2010. All lectures will be followed by a reception.
Free Parking is available in KUC Lot at 70th and Old York Road. Park in back, north east corner, and take sidewalk to rear of church on 12th Street.
The series of three lectures is to be given by two prominent, local architects, John J. Di Benedetto and David S. Traub and Marita Krivda, historic preservationist. Both men will enlighten those interested in learning about the architectural history
and styles of buildings that used to exist in East Oak Lane;buildings that currently exist in East Oak Lane; and buildings of great architectural interest that are currently in desperate need of restoration.
- John J. DiBenedetto, FARA Sunday March 7 , 2010 4:30 PM
- Marita Krivda, MS Sunday March 14th, 2010 4:30 PM
- David S. Traub, AIA Sunday March 28th, 2010 4:30 PM
John DiBenedetto of the Jenkintown based architectural firm DiBenedetto & Associates will expand on his Drexel University dissertation. He wrote this along with Vincent A. Girondi, Oak Lane, A Study of Urban Growth and Architectural Development, 1876-1976, Philadelphia, 1976.
Marita Krivda, librarian & historian, will expand on some of the special Victorian buildings and T. Henry Asbury – the father of Victorian Oak Lane.
David S. Traub, prominent Center City architect, will discuss his preservation efforts with the Save Our Sites non-profit devoted to preventing the demolition of historic Philadelphia properties. He will discuss the Bauhaus style homes in East Oak Lane.
All lectures will be followed by a reception. For more information contact: Michael Poxon, President Friends of the Oak Lane Library – 215-549-6531; email: tm.poxon@verizon.net.
Lecture on East Oak Lane Architecture, Part 1
March 7, 2010 4:30pm
The Friends of the Oak Lane Library will be sponsoring a series of FREE LECTURES on East Oak Lane Architecture.
The Lectures will be held in the Korean United Church of Philadelphia, PCA, at 12th Street and 1200 W. Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, 19126-2116 at 4:30 pm on Sundays, March 7, March 14 and March 28, 2010. All lectures will be followed by a reception.
Free Parking is available in KUC Lot at 70th and Old York Road. Park in back, north east corner, and take sidewalk to rear of church on 12th Street.
The series of three lectures is to be given by two prominent, local architects, John J. Di Benedetto and David S. Traub and Marita Krivda, historic preservationist. Both men will enlighten those interested in learning about the architectural history
and styles of buildings that used to exist in East Oak Lane;buildings that currently exist in East Oak Lane; and buildings of great architectural interest that are currently in desperate need of restoration.
- John J. DiBenedetto, FARA Sunday March 7 , 2010 4:30 PM
- Marita Krivda, MS Sunday March 14th, 2010 4:30 PM
- David S. Traub, AIA Sunday March 28th, 2010 4:30 PM
John DiBenedetto of the Jenkintown based architectural firm DiBenedetto & Associates will expand on his Drexel University dissertation. He wrote this along with Vincent A. Girondi, Oak Lane, A Study of Urban Growth and Architectural Development, 1876-1976, Philadelphia, 1976.
Marita Krivda, librarian & historian, will expand on some of the special Victorian buildings and T. Henry Asbury – the father of Victorian Oak Lane.
David S. Traub, prominent Center City architect, will discuss his preservation efforts with the Save Our Sites non-profit devoted to preventing the demolition of historic Philadelphia properties. He will discuss the Bauhaus style homes in East Oak Lane.
All lectures will be followed by a reception. For more information contact: Michael Poxon, President Friends of the Oak Lane Library – 215-549-6531; email: tm.poxon@verizon.net.
Hidden City Philadelphia
May 30, 2009 10:00am - June 28, 2009 6:00pm
Weekly Press: The opulent Met and Hidden City
Inquirer: a focus on Phila's hidden sites
Hidden City Philadelphia is a unique arts festival that brings Philadelphia’s best unknown historical and architectural landmarks back to life through original works of art. It runs May 30 through June 28, 2009.
There are many historical and architectural landmarks around Philadelphia that at one time were all important to the city’s neighborhoods, but their significance – and in some cases their existence – has been forgotten over the years, making them hidden to the people who walk, run, or drive by them every day. Performing and visual artists have created dance, music, sculpture, video, print, and mixed media pieces inspired by the history and architecture of their selected sites to draw attention back to the important people and places forming Philadelphia.
Citywide Community Cleanup
April 4, 2009 10:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, April 4
2nd Annual Philadelphia Citywide Cleanup/MLK Day of Service
April 4, the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is Philadelphia's Annual Citywide Spring Cleanup and Day of Service. Last year's was the largest cleanup day in the City's history - and we want to help make this year's even bigger!
Check out http://www.phillycleanup.com/pages/Home.asp?Section=Home for more information, or contact your local CDC or neighborhood group to get involved. Here is some contact information for some neighborhoods:
Northern Liberties:
In the morning neighbors can clean their own blocks or join a cleaning team to target weedy, trash-strewn lots and graffiti. In the afternoon we have spring cleaning projects planned at Liberty Lands. To get involved, contact Lara Kelly at trash@nlna.org.
University City:
University City District, in cooperation with the City of Philadelphia, Fairmount Park, CLIP Project and Philadelphia Department of Streets, will assist your block by providing bags, work gloves, and trash/leaf pick up.
For more information, contact Dexter Bryant at dexter@ucityphila.org or 215-243-0555 x236.
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