“Bulbs Not Bullets” planter dedication by the Mantua Civic Association Impact Day 2025, Photo credit: ACHIEVEability Last August, Clean Air Council and Feet First Philly, in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, launched the 5th annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program. There were over 70 applications submitted for amazing projects across the city. … Continue reading 11 Public Enhancing Projects funded: Feet First Philly’s 5th round of mini-grants of the 2024-2025 season
World Bicycle Day 2025
World Bicycle Day was Tuesday, June 3rd, and the Clean Air Council celebrated in a big way! Our trails team, with the help of the East Coast Greenway, rode from Center City Philadelphia to Southwest Philly. Starting at City Hall, the ride navigated bike lanes in Center City and West/Southwest Philadelphia. Participants cycled sections of … Continue reading World Bicycle Day 2025
Proposed SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut & 21.5% Fare Increase – Make your voice heard!
On April 10, SEPTA released its budget proposal that includes 45% cuts in service - combined with major fare increases, workforce reductions, and a 9 PM curfew for all rail services, to combat a massive budget deficit for the new fiscal year on July 1. This would include a fare increase averaging 21.5% for all … Continue reading Proposed SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut & 21.5% Fare Increase – Make your voice heard!
Car-free streets for four Sundays this April in Rittenhouse!
Matt Stanley Photography LLC/Center City District Philadelphia Open Streets: West Walnut is back in 2025 in Philadelphia! It has returned for four Sundays this spring, beginning April 6 and finishing on April 27, during which seven blocks are closed to vehicular traffic. The seven-block stretch of streets closed to vehicles begins on 18th Street from … Continue reading Car-free streets for four Sundays this April in Rittenhouse!
Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Information Session Recording
On August 21st, Feet First Philly hosted an information session and provided details about their Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant program. The mini-grant is open now through October 10th at 11:59 PM. We encourage you to apply and improve a public space. Grants range from $500 to $2,000, with an opportunity to receive a grant of … Continue reading Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Information Session Recording
Week Without Driving 2024
Could you go a week without driving? For nearly a third of people living in the United States – people with disabilities, young people, seniors, and people who can’t afford cars or gas – this is their every day. This year, Week Without Driving takes place from Monday, September 30th through Sunday, October 6th. The … Continue reading Week Without Driving 2024
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Community Regrant Program
Healing Through the Land (a Past Recipient of this Community Regrant Program) event in 2023 Funding is available to help make Greater Philadelphia’s multi-use trail network more inclusive! The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is accepting applications for the Circuit Trails Coalition Community Grant Program. One-year grants of $1,000 to $12,000 will be awarded for projects that … Continue reading Pennsylvania Environmental Council Community Regrant Program
Clean Air Council’s Cycle September 2024 Challenge
Is cycling another way you travel around our city sustainably? Celebrate Cycle September with our friends at Clean Air Council by logging your rides for a chance to win cool prizes. Learn more about Cycle September and sign up today!
Feet First Philly Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Information Session
On August 21st, we will host a mini-grant information session to provide details about our Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant program. Register TODAY to learn more about this program. During this session you will hear from our partners Philadelphia Department of Public Health and Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS® (GPAR), and a past recipient of this … Continue reading Feet First Philly Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Information Session
Recap: Community Gardens Tour in Point Breeze
Feet First Philly recently partnered with Neighborhood Garden Trust, Clean Air Council, and AARP Philadelphia to host a community garden tour in Point Breeze, Philadelphia. It was a beautiful day and roughly 15 residents from around the city joined for the tour. Having walkable community greenspace is important to Feet First Philly, and community gardens … Continue reading Recap: Community Gardens Tour in Point Breeze
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