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The 300,000-square-foot construction is the first of dozens planned for the demolition of the East Coast’s largest refinery.
The site of the former PES refinery in South Philly will be under structure for the Bellwether district in October 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The company that is rehabilitating the former PES refinery has promised a “green and sustainable” project, but citizens need more explicit commitments.
The advertising and publicity complex of the former refinery is now officially under construction.
When it worked, EPS was the largest source of harmful particulate pollutants and carbon emissions that contributed to global warming in the city. At times, it was also the largest emitter of carcinogenic benzene among the country’s refineries. During the dismantling and demolition period, monitors were installed around the site. He continued to stumble upon benzene, which is found in crude oil and gasoline.
HRP stopped benzene tracking specifically in 2023 after the site was redesignated and is no longer subject to the EPA’s benzene tracking requirements for active refineries. HRP now monitors dust and overall levels of a number of air pollutants known as volatile biological compounds, which come with benzene. on various issues along the fence – and post those effects online.
The warehouse buildings HRP is building will be fuel-heated, but are built with rooftop solar.
HRP notes that the refinery closure has particularly reduced Philadelphia’s carbon emissions. But warehouses, if serviced via diesel trucks, can generate exhaust emissions that contribute to climate upgrading and local health impacts, such as asthma.
Negotiations on network benefit agreements between HRP and more than two dozen registered local network organizations and other stakeholders began last spring. The company said it expects to sign a collective bargaining agreement finalized this year.
Some citizens and local activists have called for fossil-free progress at the site, as well as promises of jobs, anti-displacement and environmental health.
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The compromise implements measures to calm traffic and protect pedestrians east of Broad Street, while leaving the domain west of Broad with five lanes of traffic.
Community teams representing spaces that have suffered from refinery pollution for 150 years say they have had no say in redevelopment plans.
The downsizing of Washington Avenue ignores its role as an escape route and key connection in South Philly to the warring parties of the “road regime. “
Sophia Schmidt covers WHYY’s PlanPhilly.
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