City Campaign. Philadelphia. StormSmart Cities

• Bring together city planners, municipal water managers, and local environmental NGOs to recognize the need for proactive stormwater management and climate adaptation.

• Highlight challenges from flooding, extreme rainfall, and urban runoff.

• Invite local councils, neighborhood associations, and green infrastructure advocates to endorse non-binding “Stormwater Resilience Pledges,” committing to adopt proven adaptation measures.

• Encourage small-scale actions such as implementing rain gardens, monitoring local flooding hotspots, and sharing lessons learned with other communities.