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Fig. 4 The vision of Philadelphia (Source PWD, http://phillywatersheds.org )

Signi evidence on technical

applicability and effectiveness, but also on socio-economic data,

cance of collecting and providing ' tangible '

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to secure

acceptance and build con dence among community and local authorities when

promoting Water Sensitive Urban Design practices or any other new
technology.

3 Green City, Clean Waters: The Vision of Philadelphia

Differentiating from the traditional approach of collecting stormwater from the
impervious surfaces of urban areas and quickly leading them away from the city to
streams and rivers using huge and expensive

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infrastructure, such as pipes,
pumps and storage tanks, Philadelphia has a completely new vision for managing
stormwater (Fig. 4 ).

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Green City, Clean Waters Vision
To unite the City of Philadelphia with its water environment, creating a green
legacy for future generations while incorporating a balance between ecology,
economics and equity.

25-year plan (from 2011 to 2035), the
city of Philadelphia aims at the protection and quality upgrade of its watersheds
applying wide-scale Green Stormwater Infrastructure.

Through the ' Green City, Clean Waters '