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What North Philly Teaches Us About Anti-Displacement
Drexel’s Metro Finance Head and other partners have spent the last year building a strategy to keep eight Latino neighborhoods intact while attracting the right kind of investment. Here’s how they did it
By Bruce KatzWinning the Decade
Drexel’s Metro Finance head talks to Greater St. Louis CEO about how the Missouri city turned pandemic tragedy into urban prosperity. Hint: It’s all about jobs
By Bruce KatzThe Housing Opportunity Hidden in Plain Sight
When it comes to finding more affordable homes for their residents, Drexel’s Metro Finance Head says, cities should look at current housing stock, offer incentives — and move fast.
By Bruce Katz and Andrew GibbsInvestment? What Investment?
Philly is blowing its chance to use its federal rescue funds to directly address intractable problems. Will Mayor Parker’s new budget follow Governor Shapiro’s blueprint and propose an “invest and grow” plan?
By Larry PlattBuy From Local Suppliers, Grow Local Wealth
Lessons from San Antonio and El Paso on unlocking the procurement economy to build community prosperity, from Drexel Metro Finance’s founding director
By Bruce KatzCitizen of the Year Awards: Disruptors Ryan Boyer and Michael Forman
The finance CEO and labor leader are determined to make Philadelphia the most equitable, fastest growing big city in America together.
By Larry PlattWill 2024 Be a Year of Financial Innovation?
Drexel’s Metro Finance head on how to move from a complex and confusing “capital moment” to collaborative, community-minded and long-lasting change
By Bruce Katz and Bryan FikeThe Downtown Downturn Everyone Expected …
… and few planned for. Drexel’s Metro Finance Chief on what Philly should learn from other U.S. cities to keep Center City thriving
By Bruce Katz