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The Free Library of Philadelphia has more than books for loan. From a health lending library with food scales and blood pressure cuffs to kitchen cupboards stocked with cataloged cake pans and a musical instrument collection with banjos, steel drums, and keyboards, you can find almost anything you need to borrow among its 54 branches. Philly even has a “Tiebrary” as part of one branch’s Job Readiness Lab. | |||
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[http://millvalelibrary.org/ Millvale Community Library] - [http://westphillytools.org/ West Philly Tool Library] | [http://millvalelibrary.org/ Millvale Community Library] - [http://westphillytools.org/ West Philly Tool Library] | ||
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Sustainability initiatives
CampaignsGreen Justice Philly, new coalition to protect Philadelphians’ health and safety from the city’s fossil fuel industry, and to create a sustainable 21st century economy that will support clean air and water and healthy communities. [2] Initiatives by topicArts, sport and cultureCity of Asylum, nonprofit in Pittsburgh BiodiversityPennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program Cycling activismError in widget Vimeo: Unable to load template 'wiki:Vimeo'
Philadelphia’s Indego bike-share system offers affordable and convenient access to two-wheeled transportation. With 120 bike stations throughout the city comprising more than 1,200 bikes, the company has announced plans to double capacity to more than 250 stations in the next few years and expand to serve an additional 15 square miles of the city. The mayor recently announced plans to build 20 miles of separated bike lanes in the next two years, making biking safer throughout the city. [3] Community energyWikipedia: Solar power in Pennsylvania, Wind power in Pennsylvania Community involvementSeeClickFix, community issues in Philadelphia Imagine Philadelphia: Laying the Foundation (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) on Participedia Food activismError in widget YouTube: Unable to load template 'wiki:YouTube'
Fair-Amount Food Forest, initiative to create a community food forest Open spacesError in widget Vimeo: Unable to load template 'wiki:Vimeo'
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Western Pennsylvania Conservancy SharingSharing City PhiladelphiaAt over 11,000 residents per square mile, Philadelphia is among the most densely populated cities in the country. And those miles offer a rich history of community, shared spaces, and pooled resources. From thriving open markets to urban gardens and a wealth of public art, the metropolis has vast resources to help residents make do without the need for car ownership, large homes, or mass personal consumption. [4] Eight examples of the city’s bustling sharing economy: see also: Sustainable transport activismWikipedia: Hiking trails in Pennsylvania (category), Philadelphia:Pedestrians and bicycling Towards sustainable economiesLehigh Valley The Mutual Aid Network of the Lehigh Valley addresses the social determinants of health of communities' most vulnerable members, including formerly incarcerated people, juveniles aging out of the foster care system, homeless populations, individuals recovering from addiction, and newly settled refugees. This project address tackles these issues by tackling social isolation, one of the key factors that contributes to poor life and health outcomes. [5] |
News and comment2017 Civic Commons: Spreading opportunity to the whole city, Jul 10 [6] Can parks save Philadelphia? Feb 21 [7] 2016 From isolation to interdependence: How Reimagining the Civic Commons is connecting Philadelphia, Nov 8 [8] City releases reworked sustainability agenda calling on all Philadelphians to participate, Nov 2 [9] Pittsburgh is using 10 goats and their donkey guardian to cut unruly grass, March 10 [10] 2015 Tracks from railroads’ past seen as path to future, August 16 [11] University of Pittsburgh students plan urban ag law firm, May 17 [12] Transition Reflections: Joni Carley, Happiness Maker, April 9 [13] 2014 Transition Town Media opens a FreeStore in Media, May 1 [14] 2013 The New Philadelphia Story Is About Green Infrastructure, December 18 [15] Resources
Citizens data initiativeEnergy Data & Statistics for Pennsylvania Community resourcesFree Library of PhiladelphiaThe Free Library of Philadelphia has more than books for loan. From a health lending library with food scales and blood pressure cuffs to kitchen cupboards stocked with cataloged cake pans and a musical instrument collection with banjos, steel drums, and keyboards, you can find almost anything you need to borrow among its 54 branches. Philly even has a “Tiebrary” as part of one branch’s Job Readiness Lab. Other linksMillvale Community Library - West Philly Tool Library MapsGrounded in Philly, "facilitates the transitioning of vacant land into community-controlled green spaces, gardens and gathering places." Lots to Love, "a guide for community organizations and residents who are interested in transforming vacant lots into well-loved spaces." Strengthening and greening the Pittsburgh region. VideoA Possible Philadelphia on Vimeo Interwiki linksWikipedia: Pennsylvania External links
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