Monthly Archives: October 2012

Weird Waste Day – November 10th, 2012

Do you have old computers, monitors, or other electronics stored around your house? Green in Chestnut Hill will be hosting Weird Waste Day, a Responsible E-Waste Recycling event to help Philadelphians recycle their old and discarded electronics such as old … Continue reading

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MOTUnes Monday – Electric Avenue

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities showcases a transportation, energy, or sustainability related song.  This week, let’s rock down to ‘Electric Avenue’ by Eddy Grant.

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Walkability – What is it Worth?

In recent years, Walkability has become one of the most important goals that cities and communities strive for and with the increasing popularity of new metrics like walkscore and walk appeal, it is easier than ever for people to identify … Continue reading

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PHOTOGRAPH OR RENDERING?

Is the following a photograph or a rendering of the new dog park by the new Schuylkill River Parks Connector Bridge? If you said that it was a rendering, you would be INCORRECT.  This is an actual photo of the … Continue reading

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MOTUnes Monday – Turn Off the Light

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities showcases a transportation, energy, or sustainability related song.  This week, let’s remember to conserve and ‘Turn Off the Light’ by Nelly Furtado.

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Please Join Us for the Dedication of the Schuylkill River Parks Connector Bridge!

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MOTUnes Monday – The High Road

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities showcases a transportation, energy, or sustainability related song.  This week, let’s choose to take the path less traveled with ‘The High Road’ by the Broken Bells.

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MOTU & PWD Invite You to the Sustainable Streets Scavenger Hunt!

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Do Red-Light Cameras Work?

Many cities in the United States use automated red light enforcement cameras.  The theory behind it is quite simple – since traffic police cannot be at all intersections at once, set up cameras at particular intersections to photograph drivers who … Continue reading

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DesignPhiladelphia Starts Tomorrow!

Today marks the first day of the DesignPhiladelphia, a five-day city wide festival with over 120 different events around Philadelphia that aim to discuss and explore the role that design plays in our daily lives. DesignPhiladelphia wants to remind us … Continue reading

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