1. Advancing the Local GSI Industry, Innovation, and Economy
KRC 20th Anniversary Conference
June 9, 2016

2. SBN & GSI Partners Overview
Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia
Non-profit membership organization
~ 400 business members
Promotes a more local and sustainable economy: environmental, social, profitable
Advocacy, networking, education
In support of Green City, Clean Waters
Triple bottom line policy that catalyzes investments in sustainable practices and engage local businesses
Goal to see more policies with TBL goals to make the city a better place, environmentally, socially, and economically
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Partners
Signature SBN program
60 members in GSI design, build, maintenance, material supply
Amplifying the TBL impact of GCCW
Greenest approaches facilitated and incentivized
Public and private investment with local firms
Growing local industry, advancing innovation, strengthening local economy vis-à-vis GSI
Replicable and scaleable model
Agenda
SBN and GSI Partners overview
Our Approach
Summary of Activities
Report Findings: Local Economic Impact of Green City, Clean Waters: The First Five Years

3. GSI Partners A Collaborative Approach
The role of the private sector
Business community (industry professionals)
Developers and property owners
Non-profits and advocate groups
Occupy a necessary and complimentary space
Feedback re: implementation & vision
Greenest approaches facilitated and incentivized; local
Regulations
Policy
Process
Incentives
Publicly support GCCW & educate larger audience
Agenda
SBN and GSI Partners overview
Our Approach
Summary of Activities
Report Findings: Local Economic Impact of Green City, Clean Waters: The First Five Years
The GSI Partners are currently funded by the Surdna Foundation and William Penn Foundation

4. Ongoing Activities Networking / Communications Advocacy
Quarterly Meetings and other events
Monthly Newsletter
Committees
Advocacy
Incentives
Policy
Interagency Coordination
Local
Professional Development/Capacity Building
Continuing Education Grants
GSI Operations & Maintenance Course
Rain Check (PWD and PHS)
Elevation and Celebration of GSI, TBL
Local Economic Impact Report
Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony
GSI Monitoring Grant pilot Program
Agenda
SBN and GSI Partners overview
Summary of Activities
Our Approach
Report Findings: Local Economic Impact of Green City, Clean Waters: The First Five Years
The GSI Partners are currently funded by the Surdna Foundation and William Penn Foundation

5. Local Economic Impact of GCCW: The First Five Years Current Industry
GSI Partners as proxy - Double digit annual revenue growth b/t 2013 and 2014 (n=40)
Estimated current annual economic impact

6. Public and Private Projects under GCCW
Note: Maps include completed and planned projects

7. Local Economic Impact of GCCW: The First Five Years Projections
Projected Economic Impact based on estimates of Public and Private Investment *in 2011 dollars
Projected Fiscal Impact based on estimates of Public and Private Investment *in 2011 dollars

8. Public and Private Projects under GCCW
Note: Maps include completed and planned projects

9. Local Economic Impact of GCCW: The First Five Years Real Estate Market Impacts
Estimated property value Impact within a ¼ mile of GSI investment
Estimated aggregate property value increase and tax gain from properties within a ¼ mile of GSI investment

10. Local Economic Impact of GCCW: The First Five Years Neighborhood Level Quality of Life Benefits + Ecological Services Rendered
Physical health
Healthier lifestyles (active and passive rec ops)
Mental and emotional health
Aesthetic enhancements, blight removal, crime reduction
Active maintenance vs. absence of care
Statistically significant crime reduction within 0.25 miles of public GSI
18-27% less narcotics possession (Kondo)
Tracked by Philadelphia Water (selected)
Water Quality Improvement
Aquatic Habitat Enhancement
Wetlands Enhancement and Creation
Air Pollutant Removal
Evidenced by research
Per acre, green space renders equivalent of $10.5 M per year in environmental benefits (Econsult Solutions)

11. Thank you! Anna Shipp Project Manager, GSI Partners
Sustainable Business Network of Greater Phila.
gsipartners.sbnphiladelphia.org