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Green Stormwater Infrastructure in PhiladelphiaAmerican Street Case Study
Elizabeth Svekla, AICPPlanning Manager, GSI [email protected]
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Philadelphia’s Infrastructure
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Green City, Clean Waters seeks to protect and enhance Philadelphia’s watersheds by managing stormwater with green stormwater infrastructure (GSI)
• 25 year program• Goals are approximately
10,000 greened acres and 85% overflow reduction
• Provide triple bottom line benefits to our communities
Our Plan
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How is GSI built in Philly?
Stormwater Regulations
(Development)
Incentivized Retrofits(SMIP/GARP)
Public Retrofits(Green Streets, Parks, Facilities, etc.)
Green City, Clean Waters Goals
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• Maximize Drainage Capture
• Consider Site Context
• Coordinate With Partners
o City Council
o City Agencies
o Community Organizations
o Private Property Owners
• Balance PWD’s objectives with community needs
Planning Strategy
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Parks
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Facilities
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Schools
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Vacant Land
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Streets
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American Street Project
General Context
• 2 mile corridor located north of Center City
• Highly impervious area
• 120’+ wide ROW
• Abandoned/obsolete tracks present down centerline
• Commercial uses with large truck traffic in a rapidly changing neighborhood
• Multiple stakeholders
• Community suffering from planning fatigue
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American Street Project
Existing Conditions
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American Street Project
Design Development
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American Street Project
Funding and Project Team
Partners
• FHWA and PennDOT• Streets Department• Commerce Department• Mayor’s Office of Transportation and
Infrastructure Systems• City Council• Local Community Groups• Business Owners
Funding
• TIGER grant funding
• Streets Department Capital Funds
• Commerce Department
• Water Department Capital Funds
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American Street Project
Design Process
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American Street Project
Design Process
Extensive Outreach
• Stakeholder groups
• Series of public meetings to present design options and gather feedback
• One-on-one engagement of the businesses and landowners along the corridor
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American Street Project
Challenges and Wins
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American Street Project
What’s Next
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