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Reclaiming the Rain: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Stormwater poses challenges to most cities, but what if rain could be treated as a valuable resource instead of a problem?
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, the McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology of the Weitzman School of Design, and the Water Center at Penn present a screening of the documentary “Reclaiming the Rain: Philadelphia’s Green Initiative for Stormwater Management and City Revitalization” (30 minutes, directed by Dakin Henderson), which charts the City of Philadelphia’s bold attempt to capture billions of gallons of stormwater with green infrastructure through the Green City, Clean Waters initiative. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with policymakers and other experts that explores the challenges that come with implementing major change in cities, the next steps for green infrastructure, and the future vision for Philadelphia.
Panelists:
- Fritz Steiner, Dean and Paley Professor, University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design (moderator)
- Anne Whiston Spirn, Cecil and Ida Green Distinguished Professor of Landscape Architecture and Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Howard Neukrug, Executive Director, The Water Center at Penn
- Michael Nutter, former Mayor of Philadelphia
- Marc Cammarata, Deputy Commissioner, Planning, Philadelphia Water Department
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
4:30-6:30pm
Kleinman Energy Forum
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Fourth Floor
University of Pennsylvania
220 S 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
220 S 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104