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Liberty Lands

Intro
The stormwater management at Liberty Lands, will lead to a reduction of stormwater runoff to the combined sewer system in a neighborhood that suffers from flooding and basement back-ups. The vegetation that is planted also increases community amenity and greening.
Project Description

Office of Watersheds funded the development of a master plan for Liberty Lands, a private park located in Northern Liberties that provides stormwater management while addressing community objectives for the park. The first phase of implementation was a performance stage backed by a vegetated stormwater management area that manages runoff from the park and an adjacent street.

Office of Watersheds funded the development of a master plan for Liberty Lands, a private park located in Northern Liberties that provides stormwater management while addressing community objectives for the park. The first phase of implementation was a performance stage backed by a vegetated stormwater management area that manages runoff from the park and an adjacent street.

Office of Watersheds funded the development of a master plan for Liberty Lands, a private park located in Northern Liberties that provides stormwater management while addressing community objectives for the park. The first phase of implementation was a performance stage backed by a vegetated stormwater management area that manages runoff from the park and an adjacent street.

Watershed Issues Addressed
Stormwater Management

Location

LatLon
39.96494,-75.14249
Watershed
Delaware
Address
960 N Bodine St, Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood
Northern Liberties
Lead Agency
Philadelphia Water
Partners
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association
Status
Complete

Tools Employed

Green Infrastructure
rain gardens
Waterways Restoration
Traditional Infrastructure
Community Partnerships