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Stormwater Management Plan

The purpose of the plan is to aid campus planning by identifying opportunities to incorporate sustainable stormwater management practices into future projects.

Stormwater Management Plan

The purpose of the plan is to aid campus planning by identifying opportunities to incorporate sustainable stormwater management practices into future projects.

Stormwater Management

In accordance with Philadelphia Water Department requirements, campus buildings and landscapes are increasingly being designed to prevent stormwater from overwhelming the city’s sewer system. These stormwater management practices include the installation and maintenance of lush rain gardens and green roofs, and also help further Penn’s water conservation efforts.

 

 

Green roof of Golkin Hall
aerial photo of Shoemaker Green

Shoemaker Green

Shoemaker Green contains an underground cistern capable of holding 20,000 gallons of water, as well as a rain garden planted with native trees and other vegetation to allow for stormwater to drain slowly into the soil.

A view of Penn Park and the City Skyline

Penn Park

Penn Park contains a cistern with a 300,000-gallon capacity so stored rainwater can later be used for irrigation, as well as six acres of native grass meadows to help divert stormwater from the sewer system.

colorful map of stormwater locations on penn's campus