Voice: Jon Geeting
End Council-sponsored Land Sales
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson directed city land to a campaign contributor—twice. Philly 3.0’s engagement director calls for a City Charter change to outlaw such behavior
By Jon GeetingPredicting the Midterms
Philly 3.0’s engagement director games the outcome of tomorrow’s election
By Jon GeetingKenney Zoning vs…. Kenney Planning?
The Mayor’s zoning board is making bad decisions that are counter to the Mayor’s own plans for the city. Philly 3.0’s engagement director paints a picture of an administration at war with itself
By Jon GeetingThe 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 GeetingWater 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 GeetingCouncilmanic 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 GeetingBuild 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 GeetingKenney’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 GeetingOpen 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 GeetingBan 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