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HomeAuthorsCaroline Lee Sweeney

Articles by Caroline Lee Sweeney

Environment

Environment: What Residents Should Know When Applying for a Street Tree Permit

April 13, 2022 Caroline Lee Sweeney

Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit. Built-in barriers, block structures, and location can hinder the process for Philadelphia residents.

Environment

Environment: How One Tree Tender Represents The New Guard Trying To ‘Soften The Proverbial Concrete Jungle’ In South Philadelphia

April 6, 2022 Caroline Lee Sweeney

Philadelphia is full of tree tending groups that do environmental work that goes relatively unnoticed. These tree tending groups work within their neighborhoods to help create a greener Philadelphia.

Environment

Environment: What Philadelphia Residents Should Look Out for When Applying for a Street Tree Permit

December 13, 2021 Caroline Lee Sweeney

Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit and a tree appearing. Built-in barriers, block structure and location all have the potential to hinder the process for Philadelphia residents.

Arts and Entertainment

Environment: UC Green Uses Instagram as a Creative New Way to Help Raise Money for Tree Planting in West and Southwest Philadelphia

December 8, 2021 Caroline Lee Sweeney

UC Green auctioned off dozens of local art pieces and experiences on the Arbor and Art Instagram page to help raise money for their ongoing mission of planting trees and creating a greener Philadelphia.

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