EPRA works with community residents to improve the environment and quality of life in the neighborhood.  Our crew of neighborhood residents has created and maintains over 13 acres of community-friendly open green space in the site of formerly abandoned vacant lots.  We have planted over 300 trees in the neighborhood, involving school children, seniors and other neighbors in the plantings.  EPRA sponsors community clean-ups throughout the year, for neighbors to get involved in cleaning their community.    

Watch and listen to Inquirer slideshow special about EPRA's vacant land work: http://inquirer.philly.com/slideshows/News/060903numonument/  

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Green City Strategy Approach to the City's Vacant Land: http://www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org/phlgreen/maintenance.html