Flooding

Philadelphia is not directly next to the ocean…but still floods with high tides. How and why does this happen? What can we do to prevent and prepare for it? The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Philadelphia...

September 21st at the Fairmount Water Works!

Mapping Our Watershed, a participatory art and community science project taking place in Cheltenham Township, will culminate with a free community celebration and pop-up art exhibition. Mapping Our Watershed is led by Elkins Park-based artist and educator Rebecca Schultz. The...

ULI Philadelphia and AIA Philadelphia are pleased to offer a joint book club to read From the Ground Up / Local Efforts to Create Resilient Cities, by Alison Sant. Island Press describes: “For decades, American cities have experimented with ways to remake...

As Philadelphians reel from the damage unleashed by Hurricane Isaias ­­and brace for increased storm surges due to climate change, residents have a resource to protect their homes from future high rain events. The strong winds and heavy rain of...