Events

We’re hosting a panel on Philly’s Report Card 2019

Join us for a conversation about Philly’s progress and where we can improve.

Join us on Tuesday, November 19th at 5:30 PM at Azavea, 990 Spring Garden St.

Philly has a lot of ambitious plans to become a modern city for transportation, climate change and urban planning: Vision Zero, Greenworks, Philadelphia 2035 and more. But how are we progressing to make Philadelphia a more livable and modern city?

Join a discussion for the State of Sustainability 2019 with a few experts including:

  • Randy LoBasso, Policy Manager, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
  • Ron Whyte, Trash Academy & Mural Arts
  • Jenna Solomon, Historic Preservation Specialist, Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office
  • Jon Geeting, Director of Engagement, Philadelphia 3.0
  • Julie Hancher, Green Philly, Moderator

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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