About This Site

This site is owned by Laura Blanchard, block captain of the 2000 Block of Christian Street, in support of activities that help improve the quality of life on the block, the immediate vicinity, and the Southwest Center City neighborhood.

Any block organization, community organization, or faith community in our area wishing to have a web link or information page on this site is welcome to provide contact and program information. [add your link or listing]

The site also reflects Laura's particular interest in urban greening and community gardening.

About Laura Blanchard: Laura Blanchard is the executive director of the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries. [Laura Blanchard's homepage]