paul vernon

architecture, planning, urban and community design professional. dedicated to improving the quality of urban places, neighborhoods and communities.

[paul vernon @pverno]

Our @DavidDixonUrban sees sustained growth for the @CityofTampa following the #pandemic. Read the full article by @JayCridlin in the @TB_Times. https://t.co/oFMoeqbvMu

[Bartram's Garden 🌱 @BartramsGarden]

HUGE congratulations to our partners at the ECO Foundation who just celebrated the opening of their brand new permanent location! The ECO Foundation runs the Royal By Nature program here at Bartram's Garden, and provides a great array of community services in the area.

[Fairmount Park Conservancy @myphillypark]

Do you love trees and want to support Philly's urban forest? Apply to become our @TreePhilly Program Coordinator! Details this way ➡️ https://t.co/ziuUh1CjjB

[Bartram's Garden 🌱 @BartramsGarden]

New on the blog, from Sankofa Community Farm intern Amiyah Stradford: I’m sure you’ve always wondered what happens on a day-to-day basis for interns at the farm. Well, I’m here to give you the rundown!

Read more! 👉 https://t.co/mUC7oteNgN

[Fairmount Park Conservancy @myphillypark]

Here's how to #loveyourpark solo this summer safely! https://t.co/kiCGy9uY60

[League of American Bicyclists @BikeLeague]

"Like many others, I've spent much of these last few months cooped up in my apartment. But lately, I've been trying something new to combat the COVID-19 Blues: When the world is too much, I hop on my bike." https://t.co/hPnaoNsgOr

[William Penn Foundation @WilliamPennFdn]

We all have a say in keeping our waterways clean. This new resource from @DelRivCoalition outlines all public comment opportunities, water quality standards and reporting, and water permitting in the #DelRiverWatershed in one place: https://t.co/yazTbRnUx4

[Bartram's Garden 🌱 @BartramsGarden]

One of the folks powering our Garden and Farm through this season is Princess Rahman. Princess is passionate about food sovereignty, and her work extends farm beyond the Garden. Princess needs to purchase a truck to expand her food justice work. Pitch in!
https://t.co/5YjZbdzGGC

[paul vernon @pverno]

Welcome to our Online Shop! | Bartram's Garden https://t.co/ZZWuNPu27T

[William Penn Foundation @WilliamPennFdn]

Exciting news for communities in northeast Philly! Proud to support this beautiful green space, which will feature riverfront views of the Delaware and will be accessible via the @circuittrails. https://t.co/SNllTz2ujU

[William Penn Foundation @WilliamPennFdn]

Celebrating #PlayStreets today! The @PhilaParkandRec program expands this summer to bring children safe, fun outdoor activities close to home. We’re excited about 10 special #PlayStreetsofWonder, where @FabYouthPhilly @PhillyPAL @FreeLibrary will lead playful learning activities!

[Bartram's Garden 🌱 @BartramsGarden]

Despite the COVID19 pandemic, we remain committed to providing summer jobs for 39 local high school students. We're raising $15,000 for this program—we're nearly there. Help us reach our goal!

Donate today: https://t.co/lcjOtLjQ0m

[Bartram's Garden 🌱 @BartramsGarden]

Invest in the future of our city’s youth! This summer, we're hiring 39 local high schoolers as paid interns focused on environmental health. Your support helps provide vibrant and engaging hands-on learning opportunities for at-home use.

Donate today at https://t.co/5S8DWMzrBW

[Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia @bcgp]

Hi @RepBrendanBoyle, our members and supporters have been calling you with regard to HR 1507: the Bicycle Commuter Act. The Act reinstates and improves on the former bike commuter benefit suspended under the Trump tax bill. Will you commit to supporting this in the transpo bill?

[Fairmount Park Conservancy @myphillypark]

From events in Philly parks to the unknown stories in Fairmount Park, here are ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Philly parks: https://t.co/5qBle33QND #JUNETEENTH2020

[Schuylkill Banks @SchuylkillBanks]

Check out these before (1924) & after (2012) photos of the Grays Ferry Crescent! The land now occupied by the Crescent was designated a brownfield due to its previous industrial use, so the entire area had to be remediated.

1924 photo: @PhillyH2O #SchuylkillRiverTrail #Philly

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Today reminds us that progress might be slow. It might take decades. But no matter what things might look like today, it’s always possible. Happy Pride month, everybody.

[Office of Transportation & Infrastructure Systems @PhillyOTIS]

Want to offer the children in your neighborhood free meals and a safe way to #PlayItSafePHL this summer? Apply for a @PhilaParkandRec playstreet by June 15! https://t.co/3kwMWYr0zU

[Schuylkill Banks @SchuylkillBanks]

Views from the Grays Ferry Crescent. Learn more about the history of the University Motor Inn here: https://t.co/kCUZaclgWw.

@HiddenCityPhila #SchuylkillRiver #Philadelphia

[Mural Arts @muralarts]

Tonight is the night! Join us at 5:15 for a conversation about how we're gathering from afar featuring:

Magda Martinez, @muralarts
Roberto Bedoya, City of Oakland
Pamela Bridgeforth, @PhillyCDCs
Shira Walinsky, Muralist & Teacher

Register below!
https://t.co/ExafMsU3WB