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SBN’s Anna Shipp pens op-ed for PlanPhilly on the importance of investing in Philly’s local business economy

Announcing SBN’s Rebuilding with Equity and Climate Resilience Workshop Series

SBN’s Call for Board Member Candidates for the 2021 -2023 Term

A Message from SBN’s Executive Director

SBN’s Anna Shipp writes for the Philadelphia Citizen on the use of social equity and climate resilience as economic drivers amid COVID-19

SBN Member TTF Watershed featured in Washington Post article on Green Stormwater Infrastructure

SBN Releases Vision for a Just, Green, and Thriving Local Economy

SBN Supports City’s New Business Owners’ Bill of Rights

Collaboration in New Product Development: Including the End User in the Design

The Economic, Social, and Environmental Case for Green City, Clean Waters: An Update

Why green stormwater infrastructure is smart policy and smart business

2019 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony Winners

Innovation Finalist: Stroud Water Research Center

Innovation Finalist: Green Infrastructure Living Laboratory (GILL)

Innovation Finalist: Climate-Smart Cities

Innovation Finalist: Kelly Green Project

Innovation Finalist: Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School

Private Project Finalist: West Laurel Hill Cemetery Nature’s Sanctuary

Private Project Finalist: Drexel Perelman Plaza and Korman Quad

Public Project Finalist: Panati Playground

Public Project Finalist: Andorra Creek Floodplain Restoration Project

Public Project Finalist: Chester Arthur Schoolyard

2019 Excellence in GSI Award Finalists Announced

Designing with Maintenance in Mind

A Vision (and a Plan) for Collaboration

Announcing the 2018 Excellence in GSI Awards Winners

Win Win

Quality and Tradition

Ask Yourself These 6 Questions Before You Hire A Consultant

Why Innovation Depends on Cooperation

Maximizing Investment in (and from) the Community

Find Innovation at the Junction of the Impact & Business Case

Elevating the Value of Maintenance

Exceeding the Standard

Airy Kitchens Takes On the Upcycle Challenge

Engaging Private Property Owners in GSI Maintenance

The smallest decisions create an energy for change

What I Wish I Knew When Starting a Consulting Business

Philadelphia Local Independent Business Community Meets with Philadelphia Mayor

A boon for the region’s economy

Without people or the planet, profit is not possible

Call for Nominations: 2018 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony

Elevating the value of maintenance comes with great opportunities

Shop Local Every Day

The sooner, the better.

We are thankful for you

We need to talk about maintenance.

“They Got Us”

Our City, Our Parks

Opti wants to stop floods before they happen

Recap: October’s Quarterly Meeting

Intended and Unintended Outcomes

Philadelphia is going in the right direction but not fast enough

The Solopreneur

Jennifer Nichols, GreenWeaver Landscapes, LLC

Hand in Hand

Intended Outcomes

Unintended Outcomes

How did Philadelphia’s parks score?

Growing number of jobs from GSI maintenance

What is the impact economy, and how do I know if I’m part of it?

The Impact of GSI on Community Health and Safety

Jessica Levy, Blue Door Group, LLC

Raise the Roof

Letter from Fran Lawn, SBN’s GSI Partners New Program Manager

Letter from Alanna Wittet, SBN’s GSI Partners New Program Associate

Letter from Fran Lawn, SBN’s GSI Partners New Program Manager

Best for PHL Community Member Spotlight: WeGardn

Maybe It’s You

Sustainable Stormwater Management: GSI Operations & Maintenance Course

How PowerCorps Helped Steer Paul Johnson’s Career

Philadelphia Water Department Recognizes Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as Pioneer in Stormwater Management

Redefining Return: Invest in Talent

Bri Parker-Dinan, Philly Maid Green

Andropogon Staff Among Inaugural Group of SITES Credentials

Standing in Community

Keep Close to Nature’s Heart

Cerulean LLC honored with Legacy Award

Urban Land Institute Publishes Report on Real Estate and Rain Water

 Philadelphia Serving as a Green Infrastructure Pioneer

New Report Explores Green Infrastructure Workforce

Three Ways to Get Involved in the Best for PHL Program

Alden Zove, Cedar Run Landscapes

Venue & Sponsors: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards

Keynote Speaker: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony

What is the Value of Green Infrastructure? New Jersey Future’s New Tools and Events Drill Down

Earth Day Every Day

Jen Hombach, The City CoHo

Leadership in GSI: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony

Research in GSI Winner: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards

Courage Is A Seed Curtailed By Comfort

Sustainable Education Designed For Professional Schedules

GSI (Green Stormwater Infrastructure) Partners: April Update

The Impact Challenge That Strengthened This Relationship-Based Real Estate Company

Public Project Honorable Mention: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards

Early Adopters Project Winner: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards

Private Project Finalists: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony

Public Project Finalists: 2017 Excellence in GSI Awards

Delaware River Watershed Initiative debuts Stream Reach Assessment Tool

Temple Faculty and PennDOT Address Stormwater for I-95 Project

Carry That Weight

GSI Partners: March Update

Introducing the Best for PHL Initiative

Connection Corner

New Study Examines Jobs in the Urban Forest

Penn IUR Presents Voices on America’s Urban Infrastructure

US Mayors Advocate for Urban Parks as Essential Infrastructure

Staff from Andropogon Published for Research on Native Plants & North American Greenroofs

Congratulations to the Monitoring Grant Recipients

Supporting Youth Power

GSI Partners: February Update

A Culture of Reflection Is a Culture of Innovation

The Beginning: Building an Authentic Brand

January Quarterly Meeting Recap

Philadelphia launches green jobs plan

Chicago collects real-time data on green infrastructure

Maybe You Are An Expert (Part II)

Making Space for Possibility

GSI Partners: January Update

Maybe You Are An Expert

Congratulations to PWD’s Marc Cammarata

CA recognizes green infrastructure & funnels dollars to conserve natural resources

Penn researchers calculate the cost of urban blight

Dealing With News Media

Further Together

You Can’t Wait For Others

GSI Partners: December Update

William Penn Foundation invests $100 Million in the Rebuild initiative

Updated Greenworks Plan includes SBN’s recommendations on GCCW

Mayor Michael Nutter recognized by ASLA with the Olmstead Medal

GSI Partner member, Azavea, releases online tools to map and model watersheds impact

A Decade of Collaboration

Beyond the Sky’s Limit: Ice Cream in Space

Sustainability at Home

NRDC promotes DC’s use of Environmental Impact Bonds

Sustainability at Home with Palandro, LLC

“Lots to Love about Lots-To-Learn”

Sustainability: A Culture Choice Instead of a Marketing Strategy

Andropogon Associates receives ASLA Honor Award

Philly proposes to exempt community gardens from stormwater charges

Recap of Cira Green Tour with Roofmeadow

Recommendations to improve GARP; a collaboration with NRDC for PWD

Philadelphia Land Bank welcomes 2 new Board Members, including SBN’s own, Anna Shipp!

Children & Nature Network study and promote national green schoolyard strategy

Clean Water Act Task Force will improve inter-agency coordination for GCCW

SBN joins the Green City, Clean Waters Steering Committee

TEND Landscapes, Organic Mechanics Soil Company, and Fine Garden Creations complete Rittenhouse Square renovation

Green City, Clean Waters: 5 Down, 20 to Go!

Plant Performance in GSI: Symposium Recap

Stroud Water Research Center Tour

Soil Performance in GSI: Symposium Recap

GSI Partners/BIA Green Committee Design Charrette

GSI Partners April Quarterly Meeting: “Getting the Water Right” @ Stroud

Office of Sustainability Kicks Off Greenworks Engagement Sessions

And the Winners of the 2016 Excellence in GSI Awards are…!

Howard Neukrug to Receive Leadership Award at the Inaugural Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony

Research Finalists Announced: 2016 Excellence in GSI Awards

Private Project Finalists Announced: Excellence in GSI Awards

Early Adopter Finalists Announced: Excellence in GSI Awards

SBN Briefs City Council on Local Economic Impact Report

Public Project Finalists Announced

SBN Releases Report Assessing the Local Economic Impact of GSI

Econsult Presents Report at GSI Partners Quarterly Meeting

GSI Partners Convene Roundtable with Philadelphia Water Deputy Commissioner

Local Economic Impact Report Nears Completion

Award Ceremony Update

Call for Nominations: 2016 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony

Focus Group Convened on the Impact of Policy and Code on GSI 

Restructuring the GSI Partners’ Advocacy Committee 

Local Economic Impact Report Kick-Off

Philadelphia City Council Resolution Recognizing the GSI Partners 

Member News: Landstudies

Philadelphia Water Announces Second Stormwater Pioneer

Philadelphia City Council Resolution Passed Recognizing the GSI Partners

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2016 Excellence in GSI Awards 

GSI Local Economic Impact Report

GSI Partners Draft Calendar Released for 2016 Events

Focus Group on Policy and Code in Relation to Green Projects

October Member News Highlights

Philadelphia Water Publically Releases Data Sets

Quarterly Meeting Wrap Up and Slide Decks

Second GSI Operation and Maintenance Course Coming 2016

45 Municipal Leaders Convene in Philadelphia to Talk GSI

Good Economy 2020: SBN Strategic Plan Roll Out Event

Welcome Gilmore & Associates to the GSI Partners! 

WEF Recognizes Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awardees

New Opportunities for GSI Partners Continuing Education Grants

PWD Comment Letter and Follow Up Around Regulatory Updates

Updates on Comment Letter Regarding Regulatory Updates 

New Monitoring Grant RFP Released

Next Quarterly Meeting Topic Announced

SBN Receives $300,000 Grant Renewal from Surdna for the GSI Partners 

Planning for Awards Ceremony Moving Forward

Plan Review and Advocacy Committees Continue Work on Guidance Manual Review

July 28th Quarterly Meeting Review and Slide Deck

Advancing the GSI Partners is One of Seven Priorities for SBN’s New Strategic Plan    

Landstudies Releases New Report: Economic Ecology: Floodplain Restoration 

Welcome New Members! 

New App Lets Property Owners Virtually Add Stormwater Tools and Calculate Savings

WEF’s Stormwater Awards and Upcoming Conference

Registration Opens for August GSI Operations and Maintenance Course

New Stormwater Regulations Go Into Effect Today

Rain Check Educates 1000th Resident This Year

Advocacy Committee Continues Feedback with Philadelphia Water on New Manual  

Welcome KMS Design Group!

Philadelphia Water’s Comprehensive Information Sessions Open for Registration

Study Compares the Costs and Impacts of Green and Gray Infrastructure

Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act Reintroduced in Congress

Montgomery County’s New Comprehensive Plan Receives National Award 

Rain Check Adding Contractors Due to High Demand

May Committee Updates

With Primaries Over, the Good Economy Challenge Presses Forward

Advancing GSI at Urban Waters Federal Partnership Meeting

PWD’s Focus Groups and User Testing Sessions