The New Politics of Zoning

City Council's new housing bills could provide at least $70 million for affordable housing. Philly 3.0's engagement director asks which neighborhoods will shoulder the responsibility

By Jon Geeting

Water is Wet

And trash cans reduce litter, according to a new city report. So when, Philly 3.0’s Engagement Director wonders, is Mayor Kenney going to do something about it?

By Jon Geeting

The Fix: Councilmanic Prerogative at its Worst

Councilmember Cindy Bass wants to ban new day cares from her district. As Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, it’s a shameful example of how politics works here

By Jon Geeting

Build It So They Will Come

It’s greener and more lucrative to grow cities than suburbs. Philly 3.0’s engagement director calls on Mayor Kenney to make housing policies to reflect that

By Jon Geeting

Kenney’s Housing Shortfall

The mayor’s new plan for housing could be a tool for growth. So Philly 3.0's engagement director wonders why is he aiming so low

By Jon Geeting

Open Wards for All

Want better democracy? Philly 3.0’s engagement director calls for a more democratic decision-making process among the lowest elected bodies in the city

By Jon Geeting

Ban the Block Party Ban

The city’s new policy has banned 922 blocks from having parties. Philly 3.0’s engagement director explains how cops have complicated a beautiful process

By Jon Geeting

Voting While Young

Philly 3.0’s engagement director breaks down Pennsylvania’s surge in youth voter registration

By Jon Geeting