Maximizing Green Infrastructure in a Philadelphia Neighborhood

Kate Zidar; Timothy A. Bartrand; Charles H. Loomis; Chariss A. McAfee; Juliet M. Geldi; Gavin J. Riggall; Franco Montalto

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Maximizing Green Infrastructure in a Philadelphia Neighborhood

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Maximizing Green Infrastructure in a Philadelphia Neighborhood

Kate Zidar, Timothy A. Bartrand, Charles H. Loomis, Chariss A. McAfee, Juliet M. Geldi, Gavin J. Riggall and Franco Montalto

Urban planning, v 2(4), pp 115-132

01 Jan 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17645/up.v2i4.1039

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Urban Studies

While the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is counting on Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GI) as a key component of its long-term plan for reducing combined sewer overflows, many community stakeholders are also hoping that investment in greening can help meet other ancillary goals, collectively referred to as sustainable redevelopment. This study investigates the challenges associated with implementation of GI in Point Breeze, a residential neighborhood of South Philadelphia. The project team performed a detailed study of physical, social, legal, and economic conditions in the pilot neighborhood over the course of several years, culminating in the development of an agent-based model simulation of GI implementation. The model evaluates a) whether PWD's GI goals can be met in a timely manner, b) what kinds of assumptions regarding participation would be needed under different theoretical GI policies, and c) the extent to which GI could promote sustainable redevelopment. The model outcomes underscore the importance of private land in helping PWD achieve its GI goals in Point Breeze. Achieving a meaningful density of GI in the neighborhoods most in need of sustainable redevelopment may require new and creative strategies for GI implementation tailored for the types of land present in those particular communities.

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Title: Maximizing Green Infrastructure in a Philadelphia Neighborhood
Creators: Kate Zidar - Drexel University
Timothy A. Bartrand - Corona Environmental Consulting, LLC, USA
Charles H. Loomis - McAfee
Chariss A. McAfee - McAfee
Juliet M. Geldi - Urban Design Group
Gavin J. Riggall - North St Design, Philadelphia, PA 19130 USA
Franco Montalto - Drexel University
Publication Details: Urban planning, v 2(4), pp 115-132
Publisher: Cogitatio Press
Number of pages: 18
Grant note: BRC-TAG-13.3-220 / Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, under the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Philadelphia Water Department
Resource Type: Journal article
Language: English
Academic Unit: Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
Web of Science ID: WOS:000419756200009
Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85044605291
Other Identifier: 991019169560104721