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Mural Brings Watershed Daydreams to Life

Academy of Natural Sciences

It meanders past the Academy of Natural Sciences on its way to the Fairmount Waterworks. Philadelphia artist Miriam Singer designed the visionary scene as part of the Global Philadelphia Association’s campaign to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

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Women Voices on Climate Change, Part 2

Academy of Natural Sciences

Here is the second and final post in the series which is part of ongoing programming for Climate Year at Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences. Melissa DelMonego, she/her, Chester Springs, Mom/Wife/Daughter, Environmental Advocate, Project Manager. I see more cities incentivizing sustainable development.

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Building a More Resilient, Just City

Academy of Natural Sciences

Citywide policies and regulations for sustainable development — especially development in the floodplain — and flood mitigation solutions will require coordination with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, License and Inspections, the Department of Public Property, the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department and more.