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Category:
Implemented Design |
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| Description | ||||
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The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation has developed a mixed-use development in West Philadelphia. The Plaza at Enterprise Heights blends 75,000 square feet of retail and office space with 160,000 square feet of residential use consisting of 100 condominiums.
The building’s 10,000 square foot green roof is expected to reduce the
site’s stormwater runoff volume by 50-60%. Runoff that would typically
flow into the Mill Creek combined sewer is now captured, filtered, and
stored for reuse for flushing toilets. In addition to vegetation, the
roof also features walking paths constructed of pervious paving blocks
that allow rainwater to seep into the catchment area. An extensive
education program for tenants and neighbors accompanies the development
of this mixed-use facility. |
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County:
Philadelphia
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Erdy McHenry
Architecture |
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Total for Stormwater BMPs:
$500,000 Total for entire project: $60 million Funding partners: PA Department of Environmental Protection Philadelphia Water Department The Reinvestment Fund US Department of Housing and Urban Development US Economic Development Administration |
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Omowale Crenshaw Managing Director The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation 4548 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19139 215-895-4050 ocrenshaw@enterpriseheights.com |
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