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 | Meet our participants!Click on the pictures to read their Walk Ride Share journal entries. |
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| Kathryn is new to Philadelphia living in Queen Village. She is twenty-two years old and works for an oral surgeon in Bryn Mawr. In her down time Kat loves to cook for her friends and beau. She’s an avid writer and singing is her passion. All around Renaissance woman, Kat is constantly creating, “I’m all about sustainable design on a global level!” Studying Political Ecology/Design in the fall and volunteering this summer, hopefully for an eco-minded non-profit. | |
| Myriah has been living in Philadelphia for almost 7 years and loves her city! She works at Temple University as an academic advisor, she volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters (she gives a shout out to her little sister, Brenda), and she is trying desperately to reduce her carbon footprint with a little help from PhillyCarShare. Myriah’s free time is spent taking college classes (because it’s fun!), cooking, reading, loving her dog, Cholula, and being a fan/roadie/critic of her musician husband, Andrew. | |
 Read Rebecca's Journal Rebecca- I am a 36-year old Bella Vista resident - a transplant to Philadelphia via Massachusetts, Rhode Island, DC and Texas. It's hard to define myself in a short bio, because I'm recovering from a surfing accident (A word to the wise - don't ever let a beginner surfer run you over. Ouch.) and working to redefine myself in its wake. Professionally, I'm a lawyer with degrees from Brown and Georgetown and while I'm on leave I'm spending my time volunteering and exploring Philadelphia with my recently rescued dog, Barnum - a transplant to Philadelphia via Mississippi. | |
| David is a practicing Certified Public Accountant, living and working - with car - in Center City Philadelphia since 1996, and concerned with environmental issues. | |
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Dennis - If there’s one defining thing about me, it’s that I don’t sit still! Mostly that’s okay, but I’m addicted to being mobile. Currently I work a rewarding job in Norristown, I own an apartment building in South Philly, I live in Bella Vista, and I’m a grad student at Penn. No two days are ever the same. Sometimes I work evenings for my main job, which could be anywhere in the Philadelphia region. Whether it’s Saturday classes, evening lectures, maintenance at the apartments or dinner out with my partner, I’m always on the go. My family lives out of the area, and I like to travel, too. | |
Suzanne - I am a Philadelphian since birth, raised in Fox Chase (Northeast) then moved to the suburbs as a teenager. I have always been passionate about urban living ever since childhood. Currently I live in South Philadelphia and reverse commute to Ardmore where I work as an interior designer. My interest in participating in the Challenge reflects my personal commitment to a healthier 'green' lifestyle as a
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| Patty - I'm 36 years old and living in the art museum area of the city. I've been here for 5 years now and I love all that the city has to offer. I'm currently working as a full-time nanny for two little boys. I also have my own photography business on the side (doing children's portraits). As for my free time, I like to explore new restaurants, run, do photography, travel everywhere, and listen to music. I love to spend time hanging out with my friends and family and I always seem to be around children! | |
| The Richardsons - Originally from Indiana, Andrew and Jessica moved to Philadelphia four years ago, and currently reside in the Wynnefield Heights neighborhood. Andrew works for The College Board in Bala Cynwyd as an Educational Associate, and Jessica stays home with their daughter Anabel Grace. The Richardsons enjoy spending time with family and friends and going to gatherings at House of God’s Light, an interdenominational Christian community in Ardmore. | |
| Ariel - I am originally from New Jersey, and moved to Philly three years ago, where I work for an energy consulting company as an attorney. I live in Center City with my husband, our one -year -old daughter, and our three cats. In our free time we visit family and friends, dine out, shop, and visit parks and museums in the city. We can't wait to see if we can do all of this without our car! | |
| Gail has lived in the Midwest ‘burbs forever. Two years ago, she embraced her inner urbanite, having fallen in love with Philadelphia. She often walks to the Headhouse Square Farmers' Market (where she volunteers) to indulge her food obsession. Such indulgences resulted in a bit of weight gain, and she has vowed to leave her 1990 Miata at home in May in an effort to approach her half-century mark in a slimmer frame. | |
| Brendon is an eleven-year resident of Philadelphia, and four-year resident of "Port Fishington". A graduate of The University of the Arts, he is active in the Philly theater scene as a performer, director and teacher. He recently founded OMBELICO Mask Ensemble, an outdoor theater company dedicated to enriching this city's open spaces, with minimal negative impact to our environment. He's also spent time as a bike messenger, carriage driver, and TV puppeteer. | |
| Samantha - I grew up on a farm in Maryland and attended a small, liberal arts college. After I graduated, I was a recruiter for my college for two years. I decided I needed a change of pace, so I packed my bags and moved to Philadelphia. I found a fantastic job as a recruiter for a staffing agency. I love spending my free time exploring the city, meeting new people, and cheering on the Phillies! | |
| Maria - I am a 41-year-old server who is applying for nursing school. I consider myself environmentally conscious but am always aware that every one of us can likely do more than we are actually doing. I run my own household and care for two elderly family members. I have a lot of responsibility and look forward to discovering if I can do it all without a vehicle. | |
| Fredda is a registered Architect, LEED AP. She has a Masters in Architecture from The University of Pennsylvania and a BFA in Industrial Design from Carnegie-Mellon University. Fredda lives in Powelton Village with her husband and children. Fredda works on sustainable initiatives and capital projects for the City of Philadelphia. She enjoys biking around center city and traveling. | |
| Lisa - I like cheese, but I'm lactose intolerant. Until 2 weeks ago I hadn't ridden a bike in about 5 years. I'm training for a bike race. My friends have told me I should be a singing wedding photographer, because I am a photographer and I sing. Genius. I'm short, but I play volleyball and attempt to be taller than I actually am. I was allotted 75 words; I have 5 left. Oh, I'm an AmeriCorps member. | |
Teresa worked as a newspaper reporter for three years in the Hudson Valley region of New York. She moved to Philadelphia in 2004, and worked as a turning producer and casting producer for Banyan Television Productions. In 2005 she became a writer and editor for nbc10.com. In 2006 she was part of a team that launched digphilly.com, where she is now a writer and editor for all things Philadelphia. | |
| Leah is 26 years old and from Nashville, Tennessee. Leah originally got hooked on alternative forms of transportation while living in Ochtrup, Germany. Living on the German plains in a tiny village whose only claim to fame was a good pilsner, she got the hang of riding a bike around town. In 2005, Leah proved that she could get most anywhere on two wheels when she road coast to coast from New Haven, Connecticut to Portland, Oregon. Now, Leah is a paralegal in downtown Philly, dodging traffic and lane-splitting in center city on her bike with high heels. | |
Businesses | |
Cubellis - an integrated, single-source design firm offering architectural, interior design, and engineering services to a diverse base of national and international clients. The firm's practice area expertise includes retail, mixed-use, hospitality, workplace solutions, residential, academic, and government/ municipal. Cubellis employs over 400 professionals, with 15 offices across the United States and Dubai, U.A.E., including two in the Philadelphia Area. We believe that sustainable design is good design. We work collaboratively with all stakeholders to implement solutions that are effective, economical, and environmentally responsible. For more information, please visit: www.cubellis.com. | |
| NPower PA is a nonprofit dedicated to helping other nonprofits overcome their technology challenges. Our team of technology consultants helps over 300 nonprofits in the greater Philadelphia region gain access to the technology they need to better serve our community. Our consultants rely heavily on transportation to move between client sites. This challenge will help us design a low-impact transportation program that better reflects our commitment to our community and our environment. | |
| Mew Gallery is a combination gallery and boutique in | |
| Serving the Greater Philadelphia, Camden, Trenton, Chester, and Delaware Valley for more than 40 years, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is an interstate, intercounty, and intercity agency that provides continuing, comprehensive, and coordinated planning to shape a vision for the future growth of the region. | |
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