The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is planning green stormwater projects in the Cobbs Creek area of West Philadelphia and inviting community members to learn more about this plan and provide input at a public meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 14 (see more info below).

The proposed projects in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood, called “West Philly Heat Relief,” are part of Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters plan, which is reducing combined sewer overflow pollution in local waterways through the installation of neighborhood-based green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). Many of the GSI projects planned for Cobbs Creek will also increase the neighborhood’s tree cover, which will help residents stay cool in the summer months.

Overall, the project’s aim is to protect local creeks and rivers while making the city’s streets and parks greener and healthier places to live.

The meeting will take place at Christy Recreation Center, 728 S. 55th St., from 6 to 7 p.m. PWD West Philadelphia Community Outreach Specialist Lillian Drake will share information about the latest updates, answer questions, and listen to residents’ input on new GSI projects planned for Cobbs Creek.

More information on PWD projects in the city can be found here. Residents can search by zip code to find projects in their area.