Hosted by ImpactPHL
Join us on the Schuylkill River to hear about the climate in Philadelphia.
On September 18th from 5 pm - 8 pm we will host a social at The Landing Kitchen in Bala Cynwood, the beginning of Philadelphia’s mainline, with walking bridges that connect the eat, play, celebrate, and stay to Manyunk across the river.
This location was formerly Pencoyd Iron Works founded in 1852, which was one of the largest producers of structural iron and steel in the world with around 1,500 employees. The factory complex stretched for over a mile along the banks of the Schuylkill River. Pencoyd manufactured cutting-edge materials and components for bridges, buildings, ships, and railroads across continents. Their largest projects include the Ellis Island Immigration Station, Chicago Loop Elevated Railway, and the PA State Capitol Building.
In 1902, J.P. Morgan acquired Pencoyd Iron Works to merge with the U.S. Steel Corporation. In the 1940s, Pencoyd mobilized production for WWII and closed soon after, leaving the iconic steel legacy on the site today. This space will help us look at the past and think about the future together.
We will hear a short highlight on climate research projects in Philadelphia, the updated infrastructure needed in our changing climate, and the projects in development, which have undefined full funding to make these timely land, water, pollution, and waste solutions happen to mitigate the changing climate in our local ecosystem.
Parking
Parking is free and available next to the Residence Inn.