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Environmental Justice


Supporting low-income, historically disinvested communities and communities of color in advocating effectively for sustainable and equitable neighborhoods

Our clients from the Eastwick community, which we work with to ensure their equitable and meaningful participation in planning for development of the future of their community.

News

  • Newly passed legislation aids preservation of community gardens on vacant lots in Philadelphia
  • We shared City Council testimony in support of a bill giving the Land Bank better tools to preserve green space
  • We shared testimony with City Council on the preservation of urban agriculture in Philadelphia
  • We celebrated the City of Philadelphia’s efforts to help preserve 88 vulnerable garden parcels by acquiring U.S. Bank Liens.
  • Southwest Philadelphia residents sue a nuisance auto body shop and property owners behind their homes and demand action
  • 30 Philadelphia community gardens and nonprofits call on the Land Bank to end its 30-year mortgage requirement for community gardens and open spaces
  • Opportunity: Philadelphia is seeking a Community Resilience Grants admin
  • Our amicus brief was cited in a federal court decision affirming the right of communities to stand up to polluting industry
  • More News

Current Cases & Projects

  • Representing Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club
  • Auto body shops and quality of life in Southwest Philadelphia
  • Garden Justice Legal Initiative (GJLI)
  • Grounded in Philly
  • Philly Healthy Schools Initiative

Past Cases & Projects

  • Securing a CBC for Residents of Southwest Philly
  • Community Benefit Agreements: Wynnefield Advocacy and Development
  • New Jerusalem
  • Eastwick Advocacy and Community Development
  • La Finquita Community Farm
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