Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 61.45
Liaison Austin Sutherland
Submission Date May 1, 2014
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University of Pennsylvania
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25
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Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
Yes

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A brief description of the program or practice:
The University selects hardy campus trees and shrubs with regards to its location in the Delaware Valley/Philadelphia metropolitan region, meaning trees and shrubs on campus are climate-appropriate and do not require additional irrigation. While some turf areas of campus are planted with Kentucky Bluegrass, the University is moving towards using more Fescue blends, which is more drought-tolerant and requires less water. Additionally, several recent campus projects like Shoemaker Green and Penn Park have integrated native and adaptive plants in their designs through constructed wetlands, raingardens, and meadows. This trend will continue through Penn's commitment to LEED Silver construction for all new buildings and their associated sites.

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The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Shoemaker Green http://www.upenn.edu/sustainability/news/shoemaker-green-adds-campus-open-space Penn Park http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/standards-policies/policies/outdoor-space-policy#pennpark

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