Phillyist notes that Self Magazine has again given Philly the title of “worst environment” in the country. Ouch!
Given the small portion of this large city that I tend to see in any given week, it is easy to forget about the toxic sites and littered lots that dominate many neighborhoods. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, it was a bit of a shock to see the litter, the abandoned cars, the completely non-functional recycling program, and the scarcity of green space. Though the city seems in many ways to be improving and is seeing a major building boom, environmental concerns like setting aside green space don’t seem to be part of the equation. Are condos better for the environment than vacant lots?
The Schuylkill River Park is really the only bright spot on the environmental front in Philly that comes immediately to mind. Maybe someday CSX trains carrying hazardous materials will stop parking on the entrances to it.
STANDINGS:
W L PCT GB Streak
Phila. Phanatics: 4 4 .500 - Lost 1
Phila. Frustration: 4 4 .500 - Won 1
