The Jenkintown Creek Restoration: Stormwater Retrofit at Alverthorpe Park in Abington Township received the Environmental Stewardship Award during the 2024 Montgomery Awards.
The annual program recognizes the best in planning and design, advocacy, and environmental stewardship in Montgomery County and acknowledges the work and commitment of communities, organizations, and professionals.
According to the County’s notice, the project received the award “for its unique approach to retrofitting stormwater infrastructure into an existing township park with minimal site disturbance. This excellent project, which resulted in water quality improvements, habitat creation, and environmental education opportunities, exemplifies the benefits of interagency cooperation and site-sensitive stormwater design.”
More on the project here. Photos from the award ceremony can be found here.
Other projects which received awards are:
- First Avenue Linear Park & Road Diet in Upper Merion Township
- Freeland Square in Collegeville Borough
- Martha’s Community Farm in Lower Providence Township
- Souders Station Square in Souderton Borough
“Congratulations to all of the award winners on their beautiful and inspiring projects,” said Jamila H. Winder, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. “These projects are not only changing the landscape of our communities. They are also changing lives by fostering community engagement, sustainability, commerce, quality of life, and inclusivity.”
This year marks the 57th anniversary of the Montgomery Awards program. Since its inception, 245 awards have been presented throughout Montgomery County. Over the years, many types of projects have been awarded, including residential, office, and commercial developments; redevelopment projects; community revitalization efforts; transportation improvements; historic preservation projects; and open space and park planning. All of these winning projects are best practice examples of planning and design in the county.
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