Green Philadelphia

For eco-conscious travel and tourism, there's no better place to visit than Philadelphia. Get an in-depth look at the greening of Philadelphia, and find out what we've done to remain on the cutting edge of innovation and sustainability.

Green Philadelphia Agriculture and Foods

The aggregate efforts of smaller businesses and community organizations also have an enormous impact on Philadelphia's environmental footprint.

Philadelphia offers an abundance of opportunities to volunteer and be of service to our many communities.

In addition to being voted the fifth-most walkable city in America by www.WalkScore.com, Philadelphia offers Green ways of getting to and around the City in every capacity.

More than 300 years ago, William Penn designed Philadelphia to be a "Greene Country Towne," where squares, parks, and open spaces would allow residents to escape the frantic pace and unhealthy conditions found in 17th-century European cities.