Philadelphia Street Island Revamp
Donation protected
First let me introduce myself, My name is Frank and I live on the 700 block of East Philadelphia Street. I'm very lucky to live right in front of one of the "Philadelphia Street Islands". For those of you who do not know, there's a section on E. Philadelphia Street that has Islands in between the lanes. (shown above) every time I walk out front I can't help but notice how overgrown and neglected they have become. So it's time to do something about it and make our neighborhood into a beautiful neighborhood. Everyone deserves to live in a clean and maintained enviroment. So lets come together and make these islands beautiful again! With a little help from our fellow community membersand local businesses I know for a fact we can get the islands back to a beautiful state and KEEP THEM THAT WAY FOR YEARS TO COME.
Volenteers Needed
Call Frank at [phone redacted] to be notified of when we will start planting!
So let's break this down a bit.
This money will be used for as many drought-resistant plants as possible to put in the islands along with a very small portion of this money going towards food and water for any volunteers helping with the project in this summer heat. So with all that being said, we are looking to start possibly planting around the second weekend in July. The gears are already starting to turn!
Visual Impact Benefits
Think about the visual impact and asthetic value this will add to E. Philadelphia Street. Instantanous visual appeal for any potential renter or home buyer. A calm relaxing environment for everyone to enjoy.
Envrionmental Benefits
Plants reduce energy use in cities by 20-50%. They reduce air pollution and the health risks associated with air pollution and particulate matter.
Plants and trees reduce the urban heat island effect . Streets with plants are, on average, 5 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than streets without. Trees and plants lower crime rates and increase property values.
Phycological/Social Benefits
Trees and plants offer many psychological benefits , people respond to the green. Neighborhoods with plants and trees have less litter and more social cohesion. Plants make our people and city beautiful!
Combat Air Polution
Trees and plants are a natural carbon sink. In order to grow, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into oxygen and sugars through photosynthesis. This absorbed carbon is stored in the vegetation and in the soil.
Additional Notes about the project
Also, I've spoke to representatives at our Local Home Depot and Lowe's. They are willing to help in any way possible and Home Depot is even willing to donate Labor from their Team Depot Program.
Quotes
So let's come together and make this happen!
Volenteers Needed
Call Frank at [phone redacted] to be notified of when we will start planting!
So let's break this down a bit.
This money will be used for as many drought-resistant plants as possible to put in the islands along with a very small portion of this money going towards food and water for any volunteers helping with the project in this summer heat. So with all that being said, we are looking to start possibly planting around the second weekend in July. The gears are already starting to turn!
Visual Impact Benefits
Think about the visual impact and asthetic value this will add to E. Philadelphia Street. Instantanous visual appeal for any potential renter or home buyer. A calm relaxing environment for everyone to enjoy.
Envrionmental Benefits
Plants reduce energy use in cities by 20-50%. They reduce air pollution and the health risks associated with air pollution and particulate matter.
Plants and trees reduce the urban heat island effect . Streets with plants are, on average, 5 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than streets without. Trees and plants lower crime rates and increase property values.
Phycological/Social Benefits
Trees and plants offer many psychological benefits , people respond to the green. Neighborhoods with plants and trees have less litter and more social cohesion. Plants make our people and city beautiful!
Combat Air Polution
Trees and plants are a natural carbon sink. In order to grow, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into oxygen and sugars through photosynthesis. This absorbed carbon is stored in the vegetation and in the soil.
Additional Notes about the project
Also, I've spoke to representatives at our Local Home Depot and Lowe's. They are willing to help in any way possible and Home Depot is even willing to donate Labor from their Team Depot Program.
Quotes
So let's come together and make this happen!
Organizer
Franck Joseph Szymanski
Organizer
York, PA
