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What is Greenworks Philadelphia?

What is Greenworks Philadelphia?

Greenworks Philadelphia is Mayor Michael Nutter’s comprehensive plan to reach Philadelphia’s goal of becoming the greenest city in America by 2015. Released in Spring 2009, Greenworks Philadelphia is a 100 page document outlining sustainability goals  including buildings, businesses, products, streets and more.

Greenworks Philadelphia includes 15 sustainability targets, with 166 initiatives in 5 different areas:

  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Equity
  • Economy
  • Engagement

The Mayors Office of Sustainability releases an annual progress report for the public. The 2013 progress report is available on the MOS website.  As of 2013, 95% of the 166 initiatives were either underway or complete, exceeding waste diversion and vehicle mile reduction goals. Bicycle counts have increased over 100% on the Spruce & Pine Streets East-west corridor.

According to Mayor Nutter,

“Greenworks Philadelphia is a vision for how Philadelphia can and should seize the
moment, building upon the assets left to us by earlier Philadelphians and creating a better
future for ourselves, our children and generations still to come.”

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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