City of Philadelphia Green Streets Design Manual
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2014
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Pennsylvania
Policy Areas
Community Development, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
This report details the objectives, strategies, and implementation of Philadelphia's Green City, Clean Water program. This program focuses on enhancing the city's ability to handle stormwater, improving water quality, and encouraging the development of green infrastructure. The report also introduces the concept of Greened Acres, a measurement unit quantifies the impervious surface are effectively managed through green stormwater infrastructure.