Mayor Kenney (and the Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, OOS) released the newest version of Greenworks: A Vision for a Sustainable Philadelphia yesterday at a press conference and online.
So how did Greenworks shape up after we chatted with OOS Director Christine Knapp earlier this year?
Changing it up from the last outline of Greenworks with 14 targets across Energy, Environment, Equity, Economy & Engagement, the new Greenworks has set 8 “visions”:
While the previous Greenworks plan outlined specific goals and numbers, this version focuses on government, community and individual actions. To help supplement these targets, online dashboards have been created on the Greenworks websites:
Set on the rooftop of the Parkway Central Library, Mayor Kenney outlined his Administration’s plan for a healthier, greener Philadelphia. As Kenney said,
“The goal of our Administration is to ensure that every Philadelphian – no matter what zip code they live in – is able to thrive and succeed. Sustainability is a key part of ensuring that every resident is healthy, lives in a quality neighborhood, and has the opportunity to prosper.”
Read the full Greenworks plan PDF online here.
Photo: @GreenworksPhila, Twitter
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