Penn Medicine Radnor Wins Eco Award

RADNOR, PA —Penn Medicine Radnor is the first corporation to be awarded Radnor Township Environmental Advisory Council’s Eco-Friendly Yard Award, officials said.

The council presented the award Tuesday in the lobby of Penn Medicine, 145 King of Prussia Road, Wayne.

“We focus on the health and wellness of our staff and of the community we serve,” Tracey Commack, associate executive director at Penn Medicine Radnor.

Commack said the meadow keeps the drinking water clean and reduces storm water run-off into streams and rivers. The meadow requires very little maintenance and reduces Penn Medicine’s use of fuels and chemicals.

"We are excited to honor Penn Medicine Radnor as the first corporate, eco-friendly yard award winner in Radnor Township," said Margaret Reinhart, chairperson of the council.

Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects, Inc., Wayne, designed the meadow.

When the Penn Medicine Radnor campus is fully completed, there will be two miles of walking paths so patients, staff, and the Radnor community can get outside in a park-like setting.

“The landscape design comprises planted courtyards, terrace areas, and a healing garden,” said Alderson. “A native drought tolerant plant palette was selected for its ecological benefits, to help reconnect the site to the native landscape, and to provide wildlife habitat.”