American City & County’s Crown Communities
From organically maintained fruit groves to innovative stormwater management projects, American City & County's Crown Communities demonstrated creative problem solving abilities and an overall commitment to serving residents in the most meaningful ways possible.
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- American City & County’s Crown Communities
- American City & County’s Crown Communities
- American City & County’s Crown Communities
American City & County’s Crown Communities
From organically maintained fruit groves to innovative stormwater management projects, American City & County’s Crown Communities demonstrated creative problem solving abilities and an overall commitment to serving residents in the most meaningful ways possible.
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The City of Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia becomes an American City & County Crown Community in recognition of their community revitalization and innovative neighborhood asset mapping strategies. Congratulations! See page 7
I clearly remember when my
I clearly remember when my friend’s parents were visiting Arizona State University and her dad pulled an orange off the tree and broke into it. He spat out the first bite in horror, it was so bitter. They were ornamental trees. How incredibly stupid! They required water, pruning, and cleanup, but produced inedible fruits. This was more than 30 years ago, I’ve no idea whether the trees are still there.
More cities (and campuses) should consider edible plantings, but consideration and care must be taken if commercial orchards are nearby. You wouldn’t want to inadvertently host pest species that can damage crops.