Voice: Diana Lind
The Supreme Court Will Decide if Homelessness is a Crime
How will the ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon, v. Gloria Johnson affect how Philadelphia addresses our own homelessness crisis?
By Diana LindThe Dynamically Priced City
Charging real-time, demand-based surge and discount pricing works for Uber and Amtrak. Could it work for other Philly services?
By Diana LindVote Like Your City Depends On It …
because it does. And this year’s election may prove that
By Diana LindThe Vacant Office Opportunity
Cities around the country are buying vacant office buildings to convert to housing or to meet other civic needs. Here’s why Philly should do the same
By Diana LindReinventing Arts and Culture
The pandemic decimated in-person attendance for traditional cultural institutions nationwide. Can Philly’s arts establishment slow its downfall?
By Diana LindTowards a Quieter City
Noise pollution adversely affects marginalized communities in Philly and other cities. Is there a way to find peace and quiet here?
By Diana LindDo We Really Need More Moveable Chairs?
The design for the Municipal Services Building plaza is like too many of our public spaces: bland and uncomfortable. Here, some ways we could do better
By Diana LindWhat if Parenting in Philly Were Easier?
Forget kid-friendly cities. A city that answers to the needs of parents helps all residents, young and old
By Diana LindThe Best Way To Build Affordable Housing …
… is to buy it. Here’s how Philadelphia could do that
By Diana LindChief Heat Officer
At least seven cities worldwide have officials solely focused on mitigating rising heat. An event at Penn this week will lay out why that could help Philadelphia’s most vulnerable
By Diana Lind