A Groundbreaking Jobs Plan …in St. Louis

In a case study Philly can learn from, the head of Drexel’s Nowak Metro Finance Lab examines an ambitious plan from civic and business leaders to turn around the iconic midwestern city

By Bruce Katz and Jessica A. Lee

Ideas We Should Steal: Rewards for shopping local

In Akron and elsewhere, city governments are rewarding shoppers for spending money at mom-and-pop shops. Why shouldn’t Philly do the same?

By Jessica Blatt Press

Re-Thinking the Wealth Gap

Drexel’s Metro Finance head calls for institutional change to ensure minority-owned companies have a fair shot at thriving under Pres. Biden’s American Jobs Plan

By Bruce Katz, Keith Bethel, Jamarah Hayner, Rick Jacobs, Colin Higgins and Andrew Petrisin

Watch: Infrastructure is the new black

Five things we learned about infrastructure at The Citizen’s most recent virtual event

By Jessica Blatt Press

Lessons from Jane Jacobs

The legendary 20th century urbanist astutely observed how economic choices impede urban progress for people of color. Drexel’s Metro Finance head on what we should learn from her in our post-pandemic recovery

By Bruce Katz and Colin Higgins

The Urban Wealth Fund Solution

Drexel’s Metro Finance head with an idea we should steal from Tulsa, Oklahoma: An economic opportunity office that merges regional authorities to invest in inner-city community development

By Bruce Katz, Kian Kamas and Luise Noring

How Philly Should Use Biden’s Relief Funds

As Drexel’s Metro Finance head told City Council last week, City Hall must prioritize growth that benefits all. Here, four takeaways from the testimony

By Bruce Katz, Colin Higgins, Karyn Bruggerman and Victoria Orozco

The Virus and the City: A Tool for Equitable Recovery

Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab and Accelerator for America offer a roadmap to help cities grow minority- and women-owned businesses. Are you paying attention, Philly?

By Bruce Katz, Victoria Orozco, Colin Higgins and Aaron Thomas