Your article highlights precisely what we're aiming to curb - I only wish I would have known you were writing this earlier or else I could have provided another option to keeping the streets clean. Below is an announcement on a City-wide clean up campaign the Commerce Department's Urban Industry Initiative is launching, which will target both the physical litter problem and education. We have support from over 40 organizations and companies (the list is growing and our detailed strategy hasn't even been released yet) including 16 CDC's, government departments and universities.
If you're truly concerned, I would love to send more information; perhaps as we finalize our strategy and begin our efforts we could get some positive press from you. If you have any questions or comments, please ask, and don't hesitate to forward the information below to any interested parties.
Regards,
Ned Rauch-Mannino
Policy and Program Analyst
Urban Industry Initiative
[e-mail:] Ned.Rauch-Mannino@phila.gov
Comments (1)
Ned,
Here's a challenge for YOU. From 76 E, get on 676E, then get right off on 23rd St(B Franklin Pway exit). There is a storm drain on the left which is BLOCKED with trash which has been there since at least September 2006. I know this because I noticed it on way to the Philly half marathon and parked in that area. It bothered me @ that time and still does today every time I get off the exit.
My challenge to YOU is rectify this filth. Step up Ned!
Posted by J Cherup | June 3, 2007 8:55 AM
Posted on June 3, 2007 08:55