Nic Esposito

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[Commentary] What role does sustainability have in the future of our city’s government? purpose

Jun. 4, 2015 12:30 pm

[Commentary] What role does sustainability have in the future of our city’s government?

With primary day in Philadelphia behind us, many media outlets and citizens across Philadelphia are beginning to conceive of what a Jim Kenney mayoral administration will mean for our city. In almost the same time frame of the Democratic primary race that started last fall, I have had the privilege of writing this column entitled […]
[Commentary] Making Community Gardening Work in the City method

May 27, 2015 1:00 pm

[Commentary] Making Community Gardening Work in the City

It’s August in a community garden. The stems of the tomato plants are almost weighed down to the parched, hot soil by the over-ripe fruit just waiting to be picked. The morning glories have managed to wrap their vines around the stems of those tomato plants. And the harlequin beetles have turned the kale, which […]
[Commentary] Thoughts on the Greater and Greener: Innovative Parks, Vibrant Cities Conference purpose

May 11, 2015 12:00 pm

[Commentary] Thoughts on the Greater and Greener: Innovative Parks, Vibrant Cities Conference

Nic Esposito shares his thoughts on the conference and how Philly’s parks relate to other parks from around the world.
[Commentary] Why You Should Stop Idling Your Car purpose

Mar. 26, 2015 12:39 pm

[Commentary] Why You Should Stop Idling Your Car

Turning your car on and off doesn't waste gas, either.
Thoughts on Mayor Nutter’s Priorities and Accomplishments Update purpose

Mar. 4, 2015 11:31 am

Thoughts on Mayor Nutter’s Priorities and Accomplishments Update

Nic Esposito comments on how the report cements the mayor’s legacy of leading Philadelphia into the “age of sustainability”
Sustainability for the Everyday: Sustainability for a Sick Child method

Feb. 10, 2015 12:03 pm

Sustainability for the Everyday: Sustainability for a Sick Child

Nic discusses sustainability and healthcare for children as parenting and healthcare dominate the news media.
Volunteering and Protest Are Not Mutually Exclusive purpose

Jan. 26, 2015 12:30 pm

Volunteering and Protest Are Not Mutually Exclusive

Why MLK Day of Service matters, even as protests take center stage
Where Social Justice and Sustainability Meet uncategorized

Jan. 14, 2015 1:49 pm

Where Social Justice and Sustainability Meet

Recent tension between police and communities of color is a barrier to full participation in sustainability
Everyday Sustainability: Tossing Your Cigarette Butt is Littering uncategorized

Nov. 24, 2014 11:27 am

Everyday Sustainability: Tossing Your Cigarette Butt is Littering

In fact, cigarette filters are one of the most polluting objects on the planet.
Excerpt from Nic Esposito’s Essay Collection “Kensington Homestead” on Urban Farming uncategorized

Nov. 18, 2014 1:30 pm

Excerpt from Nic Esposito’s Essay Collection “Kensington Homestead” on Urban Farming

Generocity.org columnist gives us an inside look at his new book