New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) spearheaded a community design program focused on enhancing neighborhood school exteriors. The goal was to turn a 100% asphalt playground into an educational and green landscape environment. Green roofs were proposed along with an educational nature walk and a rain garden. Shade and trees were also incorporated into this very exposed site to mitigate the heat island effect. 

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DATE: 2015

LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA

CLIENT: New Kensington Community Development Corporation