Often times Penn Praxis likes to designate urban land to be developed into green space rather than buildings. By providing green space rather than a new warehouse, special interest faculty, or a...Read more
Philadelphia is extremely developed, and thus is full of concrete. The large amount of concrete prevents vegetation from growing as wildly as it would if the concrete was not rampant. So, although...Read more
This visual map addresses the several types of properties that exist within the Lower North District from commercial properties to public parks. What I find most interesting about...Read more
This group believes that underground housing (which as I mentioned earlier is NOT a new concept) is the best way to address environmental public health. Home is where the heart is, and if your...Read more
The American Society of Landscape Architects, who sponsor the publication, "The Dirt", in which this article is from are a charitable organization. Just like Drexel University, if one donates to...Read more
By being a proponent of green space and preservation, this person is suggesting that policies of preservation should be further advanced because they are already successful. The person is not...Read more
"The Dirt" has published many stories about successful plans in urban areas that have reconnected the "concrete jungle" to the natural world. They are spreading awareness of the awesome projects...Read more
Last year Osawa left her home in Japan and moved to the 800 block of Federal Street. She comments on businesses such as Xfinity Live! and the sports complexes moving into the district, and how she believes that parks and public spaces should be prioritized.
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