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Innovation Finalist: 2021 Excellence in GSI Awards
To mark the 10th year of implementation of the City of Philadelphia Water Department's landmark and innovative Best of Green City, Clean Waters plan, we are looking back to our past 10 years of Philadelphia projects.
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Public Project Finalists: 2021 Excellence in GSI Awards
To mark the 10th year of implementation of the City of Philadelphia Water Department's landmark and innovative Best of Green City, Clean Waters plan, we are looking back to our past 10 years of Philadelphia projects.
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2021 Best of Green City, Clean Waters: Innovation
To mark the 10th year of implementation of the City of Philadelphia Water Department's landmark and innovative Best of Green City, Clean Waters plan, we are looking back to our past 10 years of Philadelphia projects.
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2021 Best of Green City, Clean Waters: Private Projects
To mark the 10th year of implementation of the City of Philadelphia Water Department's landmark and innovative Best of Green City, Clean Waters plan, we are looking back to our past 10 years of Philadelphia projects.
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2021 Best of Green City, Clean Waters: Public Projects
To mark the 10th year of implementation of the City of Philadelphia Water Department's landmark and innovative Best of Green City, Clean Waters plan, we are looking back to our past 10 years of Philadelphia projects.
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Announcing SBN’s 2021 Excellence in GSI Award Finalists
We are proud to announce the 2021 Excellence in GSI...
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What you need to know about SBN’s new retirement membership benefit
Your business’ health and well-being are essential to our local...
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Bringing LUHV to Greater Philadelphia: Silvia Lucci of LUHV FOOD
Silvia Lucci and her family live by a simple belief:...
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women-Owned Local Businesses
March is Women’s History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the...
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2021 Excellence in GSI Awards
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia’s (SBN) Excellence in...
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Visioning Forward: A Recap of SBN’s Annual Members Meeting
Each year, SBN brings together members of the local business...
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Helping Vulnerable Communities Get to Work: Tim Styer of Ride to Work LLC
Having access to a vehicle or public transportation is a...
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Combating Systemic Issues through Sustainable Fashion: Kimberly McGlonn of Grant Blvd
For Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D., founder of sustainable apparel brand Grant...
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Black-Owned Local Independent Businesses in Greater Philadelphia
Black-owned businesses are essential to our local economy. In the...
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Building a Green Playground for All
Hancock Playground has been a robust recreational park in Philadelphia’s...
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SBN’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
This holiday season may look a little different than years...
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SBN’s Anna Shipp pens op-ed for PlanPhilly on the importance of investing in Philly’s local business economy
OPINION: 2020 is killing small businesses. Philly won’t recover if...
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Announcing SBN’s Rebuilding with Equity and Climate Resilience Workshop Series
Your business is the cornerstone of our region’s economy. Amid...
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SBN’s Call for Board Member Candidates for the 2021 -2023 Term
The Board of Directors for the Sustainable Business Network of...
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A Message from SBN’s Executive Director
  Frederick Douglass said, “The thing worse than rebellion is...
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SBN’s Anna Shipp writes for the Philadelphia Citizen on the use of social equity and climate resilience as economic drivers amid COVID-19
GUEST COMMENTARY: SOCIAL EQUITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE ARE ECONOMIC DRIVERS SBN’s...
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SBN Member TTF Watershed featured in Washington Post article on Green Stormwater Infrastructure
The problems along Tacony Creek — and in countless urban...
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SBN Releases Vision for a Just, Green, and Thriving Local Economy
SBN identifies twenty-five issues impacting the region’s ability to achieve...
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SBN Supports City’s New Business Owners’ Bill of Rights
Long-time SBN priority, the Business Owners’ Bill of Rights, released...
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Collaboration in New Product Development: Including the End User in the Design
Written by Bradford Bucknum, Communications Manager, SBN.   Good design...
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The Economic, Social, and Environmental Case for Green City, Clean Waters: An Update
Research conducted on behalf of the Sustainable Business Network of...
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Why green stormwater infrastructure is smart policy and smart business
Click here to read our recent Philadelphia Business Journal Op-ed,...
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2019 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony Winners
  The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) celebrated...
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Innovation Finalist: Stroud Water Research Center
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony (May 23) is the...
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Innovation Finalist: Green Infrastructure Living Laboratory (GILL)
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony (May 23) is the...
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Innovation Finalist: Climate-Smart Cities
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony (May 23) is the...
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Innovation Finalist: Kelly Green Project
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony (May 23) is the...
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Innovation Finalist: Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony (May 23) is the...
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Private Project Finalist: West Laurel Hill Cemetery Nature’s Sanctuary
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony (May 23) is the...
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Private Project Finalist: Drexel Perelman Plaza and Korman Quad
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony (May 23) is the...
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Public Project Finalist: Panati Playground
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony (May 23) is the...
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Public Project Finalist: Andorra Creek Floodplain Restoration Project
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony (May 23) is the...
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Public Project Finalist: Chester Arthur Schoolyard
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony (May 23) is the...
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2019 Excellence in GSI Award Finalists Announced
We are proud to announce the 2019 Excellence in GSI...
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Designing with Maintenance in Mind
Written by Alanna Wittet, GSI Partners Program Associate For Lisa...
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A Vision (and a Plan) for Collaboration
While Green City, Clean Waters creates a vision for collaborative partnerships across...
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Announcing the 2018 Excellence in GSI Awards Winners
  On Thursday, May 17, the Sustainable Business Network of...
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Win Win
Win Win
Crust Vegan Bakery and High Point Philly Team Up to...
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Quality and Tradition
The Motzi Bakery Story It’s hard to think anything could...
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Ask Yourself These 6 Questions Before You Hire A Consultant
Ask Patty: Aligning Process and Purpose (March 2018) Dear Patty, I’m...
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Why Innovation Depends on Cooperation
The Green Stormwater Infrastructure industry is a steadily evolving ecosystem....
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Maximizing Investment in (and from) the Community
The Mariposa Food Co-op Story Money spent at local businesses...
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Find Innovation at the Junction of the Impact & Business Case
When you hear innovation, more than likely, you associate the...
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Elevating the Value of Maintenance
We’ve been talking a lot about maintenance lately. Not just...
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Exceeding the Standard
The GREEN Program’s Best for PHL Story By Guest Contributer,...
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Airy Kitchens Takes On the Upcycle Challenge
Each year, over 45,000 visitors explore the exhibitors and features...
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Engaging Private Property Owners in GSI Maintenance
Guest Post by Kate Henry, Water Logs, LLC   Building on...
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The smallest decisions create an energy for change
The Random Tea Room Story Interview with Rebecca Goldschmidt, Owner...
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What I Wish I Knew When Starting a Consulting Business
Ask Patty: Aligning Process and Purpose (January 2018) Dear Patty, I...
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Philadelphia Local Independent Business Community Meets with Philadelphia Mayor
Mayor Jim Kenney Meets with SBN Members at R2L Restaurant...
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A boon for the region’s economy
Photo Credit: PowerCorps PHL We already know that increasing the...
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Without people or the planet, profit is not possible
The Pixel Parlor Story What do BalletX, WXPN’s XPoNential Music...
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Call for Nominations: 2018 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony
The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony is the region’s only...
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Elevating the value of maintenance comes with great opportunities
  With the implementation of more and more GSI on public...
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Shop Local Every Day
On Saturday, Shop Small, but don’t stop there. On Small...
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The sooner, the better.
Do you want your GSI project to be successful?  ...
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We are thankful for you
It’s happening. The region is experiencing a dynamic movement. We...
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We need to talk about maintenance.
Last Friday, the third and final day of the 2017...
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“They Got Us”
The Power of Collaboration in Communally’s Rebranding Journey The name...
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Our City, Our Parks
On Saturday, volunteers across the city celebrated the LOVE Your Park...
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Opti wants to stop floods before they happen
As climate change brings increasingly frequent natural disasters, flooding has...
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Recap: October’s Quarterly Meeting
At the last Quarterly Meeting of 2017, GSI Partners clustered...
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Intended and Unintended Outcomes
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been thinking a lot...
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Philadelphia is going in the right direction but not fast enough
City of Philadelphia’s Commerce Director Harold Epps Meets with SBN’s...
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The Solopreneur
Meet Dr. Trudy Heller of Catch the Green Wave Walk...
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Jennifer Nichols, GreenWeaver Landscapes, LLC
SBN’s Meet Our Ambassadors Series Ambassadors are SBN Members that...
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Hand in Hand
Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership — Investing in people and protecting the local watershed...
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Intended Outcomes
Reduction of stormwater runoff. Improvement in water quality. Mitigation of...
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Unintended Outcomes
“Rain gardens are like children,” said Dennis Shelly of PEER Environmental,...
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How did Philadelphia’s parks score?
Philadelphia has made many improvements to public parks recently, and...
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Growing number of jobs from GSI maintenance
As the public becomes increasingly aware of the potential dangers...
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What is the impact economy, and how do I know if I’m part of it?
SBN and Best for PHL’s Minority Enterprise Development Week Panel...
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The Impact of GSI on Community Health and Safety
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) installation is lauded for its positive...
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Jessica Levy, Blue Door Group, LLC
SBN’s Meet Our Ambassadors Series Ambassadors are SBN Members that...
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Raise the Roof
The Solar States Story By Colleen Burns, Guest Contributor “Like...
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Letter from Fran Lawn, SBN’s GSI Partners New Program Manager
When SBN first entered the scene in Philadelphia, I recall thinking what makes...
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Letter from Alanna Wittet, SBN’s GSI Partners New Program Associate
“SBN’s GSI Partners embodies, for me, a true model of...
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Letter from Fran Lawn, SBN’s GSI Partners New Program Manager
“We will continue to move the needle forward on coalition-building,...
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Best for PHL Community Member Spotlight: WeGardn
WeGardn is making healthy foods accessible to all Written by...
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Maybe It’s You
The Circle Compost Story It is thrilling. Any book on...
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Sustainable Stormwater Management: GSI Operations & Maintenance Course
The GSI Operations and Maintenance course, a three-day learning experience,...
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How PowerCorps Helped Steer Paul Johnson’s Career
After spending six months in jail, Paul Johnson was concerned...
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Philadelphia Water Department Recognizes Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as Pioneer in Stormwater Management
Because of the impressive green stormwater infrastructure approaches applied to...
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Redefining Return: Invest in Talent
The R2L Story Peeling apples as a child in his...
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Bri Parker-Dinan, Philly Maid Green
SBN’s Meet Our Ambassadors Series Ambassadors are SBN Members that...
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Andropogon Staff Among Inaugural Group of SITES Credentials
GSI Partner member Andropogon Associates, Ltd announced that two of their landscape...
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Standing in Community
The Collaborative Power of Best for PHL by Guest Contributor,...
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Keep Close to Nature’s Heart
The Eating for the Ecosystem Story When Sherrilyn Billger was...
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Cerulean LLC honored with Legacy Award
GSI Partner member Cerulean LLC and its owner, Susan Harris,...
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Urban Land Institute Publishes Report on Real Estate and Rain Water
Philadelphia has been highlighted again in a new report from...
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 Philadelphia Serving as a Green Infrastructure Pioneer
Mayor Kenney helped kickoff Infrastructure Week, which took place May...
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New Report Explores Green Infrastructure Workforce
A new study, Exploring the Green Infrastructure Workforce, from Jobs...
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Three Ways to Get Involved in the Best for PHL Program
Written by Guest Contributor, Cynthia Estremera The Best for PHL...
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Alden Zove, Cedar Run Landscapes
SBN’s Meet Our Ambassadors Series Ambassadors are SBN Members that...
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Venue & Sponsors: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards
  We are proud to present our venue and sponsors for...
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Keynote Speaker: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony
We are proud to present our keynote speaker for the...
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What is the Value of Green Infrastructure? New Jersey Future’s New Tools and Events Drill Down
More and more people – from environmental advocates, to developers,...
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Earth Day Every Day
A Triple Bottom Line Perspective Dear SBN Community, Whether you...
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Jen Hombach, The City CoHo
SBN’s Meet Our Ambassadors Series Ambassadors are SBN Members that...
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Leadership in GSI: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony
  Congratulations to Andrew Kricun, the Leadership in GSI Winner for the 2017...
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Research in GSI Winner: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards
  Congratulations to the Philadelphia Water Department, the Research in...
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Courage Is A Seed Curtailed By Comfort
The Vault + Vine Story Falls Flowers, a boutique flower...
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Sustainable Education Designed For Professional Schedules
Penn State Great Valley’s Sustainable Management Practices Graduate Certificate We...
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GSI (Green Stormwater Infrastructure) Partners: April Update
Join us at our two upcoming events: Quarterly Meeting and...
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The Impact Challenge That Strengthened This Relationship-Based Real Estate Company
Best for PHL Community Member Spotlight: Eliza Michiels, Real Estate...
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Public Project Honorable Mention: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards
  Congratulations to the partners of Heston Gardens for their...
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Early Adopters Project Winner: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards
  Congratulations to Villanova University, the Early Adopter Winner for the...
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Private Project Finalists: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to the Private Project finalists for the 2017 Excellence in GSI...
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Public Project Finalists: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards
Congratulations to the Public Project finalists for the 2017 Excellence in GSI...
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Delaware River Watershed Initiative debuts Stream Reach Assessment Tool
The Delaware River Watershed Initiative at the Academy of Natural...
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Temple Faculty and PennDOT Address Stormwater for I-95 Project
Faculty from Temple University and Villanova are partnering with the...
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Carry That Weight
Firth and Wilson Transport Cycles’s New Fleet The Bicycle Coalition...
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GSI Partners: March Update
Save the Date for the Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony...
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Introducing the Best for PHL Initiative
Are you Best for PHL? by Cynthia Estremera, Community Engagement...
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Connection Corner
TEND landscape inc. x Organic Mechanics Soil Company x Fine...
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New Study Examines Jobs in the Urban Forest
A study from PolicyLink and Ecotrust titled, “Jobs & Equity...
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Penn IUR Presents Voices on America’s Urban Infrastructure
In response to President Trump’s promise to “build new roads,...
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US Mayors Advocate for Urban Parks as Essential Infrastructure
The bipartisan Mayors for Parks coalition recently voiced their support...
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Staff from Andropogon Published for Research on Native Plants & North American Greenroofs
GSI Partner member, Andropogon Associates, recently had staff published in...
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Congratulations to the Monitoring Grant Recipients
SBN, via the GSI Partners, developed a monitoring grant pilot...
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Supporting Youth Power
Rebel Ventures’ partnership with the School District of Philadelphia Imagine:...
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GSI Partners: February Update
SBN Announces Recipients of GSI Monitoring Grant Pilot Program SBN,...
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A Culture of Reflection Is a Culture of Innovation
The Message Agency Story “To me, business is personal. I...
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The Beginning: Building an Authentic Brand
This Marketing Communications column was written by Michael Kleiner of...
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January Quarterly Meeting Recap
On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, the GSI Partners gathered at...
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Philadelphia launches green jobs plan
The City of Philadelphia is advancing its ambitious plan to...
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Chicago collects real-time data on green infrastructure
A consortium of Chicago city agencies, institutions of higher education,...
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Maybe You Are An Expert (Part II)
This Marketing Communications column was written by Michael Kleiner of...
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Making Space for Possibility
The Crossroads Women’s Center Story “New ideas must use old...
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GSI Partners: January Update
Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony The Greater Philadelphia Area is...
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Maybe You Are An Expert
This Marketing Communications column was written by Michael Kleiner of...
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Congratulations to PWD’s Marc Cammarata
SBN congratulates Marc Cammarata on his recent appointment to be...
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CA recognizes green infrastructure & funnels dollars to conserve natural resources
The state of California has taken a major step in combating their...
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Penn researchers calculate the cost of urban blight
The University of Pennsylvania’s Urban Health Lab recently published a...
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Dealing With News Media
Part One This column was written by Michael Kleiner and...
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Further Together
A Story About Power “When he took time to help...
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You Can’t Wait For Others
The Mugshots Story Looking for a place to spend time...
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GSI Partners: December Update
Rain Check, GSI Awards, Quarterly Meeting, and More! The Green...
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William Penn Foundation invests $100 Million in the Rebuild initiative
In November the William Penn Foundation made an announcement of their...
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Updated Greenworks Plan includes SBN’s recommendations on GCCW
At the beginning of November, we saw the release of...
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Mayor Michael Nutter recognized by ASLA with the Olmstead Medal
At the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Landscape...
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GSI Partner member, Azavea, releases online tools to map and model watersheds impact
GSI Partner member, Azavea, recently released updated versions of two...
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A Decade of Collaboration
JEVS Human Services and PWPvideo: 11 Years of “Strictly Business”...
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Beyond the Sky’s Limit: Ice Cream in Space
Little Baby’s Ice Cream & The Workshop School June 13th,...
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Sustainability at Home
Cork Flooring From SBN Members, Palandro LLC: Want a natural...
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NRDC promotes DC’s use of Environmental Impact Bonds
The Natural Resource Defense Council recognized DC Water, the District...
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Sustainability at Home with Palandro, LLC
Hardwood Flooring From SBN Members, Palandro LLC: Back in the...
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“Lots to Love about Lots-To-Learn”
Interpret Green and The Trust for Public Land Parks for...
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Sustainability: A Culture Choice Instead of a Marketing Strategy
My afternoon at 12th Street Catering From two stories up,...
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Andropogon Associates receives ASLA Honor Award
GSI Partners member, Andropogon Associates, was recently recognized by the...
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Philly proposes to exempt community gardens from stormwater charges
The Philadelphia Water Department has proposed exempting community gardens from...
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Recap of Cira Green Tour with Roofmeadow
On a beautiful and warm Thursday evening in August, GSI...
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Recommendations to improve GARP; a collaboration with NRDC for PWD
In July 2014, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) launched an...
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Philadelphia Land Bank welcomes 2 new Board Members, including SBN’s own, Anna Shipp!
This month the Philadelphia Land Bank welcomed two new board members including...
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Children & Nature Network study and promote national green schoolyard strategy
The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus,...
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Clean Water Act Task Force will improve inter-agency coordination for GCCW
We are excited to learn that the Kenney Administration is...
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SBN joins the Green City, Clean Waters Steering Committee
On July 7, we proudly joined Philadelphia Water and several...
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TEND Landscapes, Organic Mechanics Soil Company, and Fine Garden Creations complete Rittenhouse Square renovation
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia’s iconic six-acre park, recently completed its first...
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Green City, Clean Waters: 5 Down, 20 to Go!
Congratulations to the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Water (PWD)...
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Plant Performance in GSI: Symposium Recap
On June 27, SBN’s GSI Partners and DVGBC hosted the...
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Stroud Water Research Center Tour
On Saturday, June 25, a group of GSI Partners made...
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Soil Performance in GSI: Symposium Recap
On May 25th, SBN’s GSI Partners and DVGBC hosted the...
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GSI Partners/BIA Green Committee Design Charrette
On May 12, the BIA’s Green Committee, along with SBN’s...
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GSI Partners April Quarterly Meeting: “Getting the Water Right” @ Stroud
Wednesday April 27th’s Quarterly Meeting featured Stoud Water Research Center, winner...
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Office of Sustainability Kicks Off Greenworks Engagement Sessions
Mayor Kenney reaffirmed his commitment to Philadelphia’s sustainability plans by...
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And the Winners of the 2016 Excellence in GSI Awards are…!
A big thank you to everyone who helped make the First...
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Howard Neukrug to Receive Leadership Award at the Inaugural Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony
By a unanimous decision, the Excellence in GSI Awards Committee...
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