Voice: Diana Lind

The Opposite of Welfare Reform
GOP-sponsored state legislation aimed at reducing welfare costs may just end up costing you more
By Diana Lind
Can Jobs Solve Philly’s Housing Problem?
Yes, the rent is too damn high, but it's because the pay is too damn low
By Diana Lind
Is Tax Reform an Attack on Cities?
If the Republican tax plan becomes law, it could mean the end to urban development as we know it
By Diana Lind
The best reason to bring Amazon to Philly
Bringing the retail giant here could be a great experiment in equitable economic development
By Diana Lind
What to do about a problem like SEPTA?
The transit agency is finally sounding the alarm. It may be too little, too late
By Diana Lind
Death to the Single Family Home
In the first of a series, an urban affairs expert explores ways to solve the affordable housing crisis in Philadelphia. Hint: It involves less home ownership
By Diana Lind
The Once and Future Publishing Capital?
Let’s make Philly a major media hub. It would bring jobs, people and fun to Philly
By Diana Lind
12 Ways of Looking at the NFL Draft
A Fairmount resident, in the epicenter of the city’s festival-mania, wonders: Do I hate fun?
By Diana Lind
Where Are You, Tom Wolf?
The 2018 governor’s race is just around the corner. Why isn’t the governor making his case?
By Diana Lind
Rescuing Retail
Philly is on the verge of losing the authentic local stores that make it vital. Could socially minded venture capitalism be the answer?
By Diana Lind