Development

Move to Philly. Invite a Friend.
A new nonprofit thinks that by diversifying our middle-income earners, we can create a path to prosperity for Philadelphians of all income levels
By Malcolm Burnley
Move Fast and Build Things
What if Philly and other cities actually fixed problems ... quickly?
By Diana Lind
How to Build More Housing without the Feds
President Trump is set to disrupt housing policy as we know it. Here’s how Drexel’s Metro Finance head says cities and states can take over
By Bruce Katz
Bok Comes to Broad Street
Lindsey Scannepieco just won a bidding war to redevelop two iconic University of the Arts buildings. Here's how her company, Scout, plans to keep arts on the Avenue of the Arts
By Courtney DuChene
Follow the (Federal) Money
New York City’s comptroller has made public exactly how federal money is spent in the city to serve residents. Drexel’s Metro Finance head encourages other cities, like Philly, to do the same, to prepare for the consequences of President Trump’s funding cuts
By Bruce Katz
Can Preservation and Development Go Together?
It’s easy to attack the preservation of buildings like the Roundhouse when housing is in such demand.
By Diana Lind
The Housing Crisis’ New Crisis
Trump’s upheaval of the federal government is disrupting 40-year-old housing policies that have helped cities provide homes for residents. Drexel’s Metro Finance head with what we must do
By Bruce Katz, Ben Preis and Michael Saadine
Keeping Avenue of the Arts for the Arts
Revisiting a longtime university president’s proposal to turn University of the Arts’ main building into an arts community that would make the city a destination for practicing artists. The developer of Bok has a plan — but may need Mayor Parker to make it happen
By Elaine Maimon
Dos and Don’ts of Running a City in 2025
Some clarity for cities in the confusing times of Trump 2.0.
By Diana Lind
The Answer to SEPTA’s Funding Woes?
Philadelphia’s struggle with transit cuts should spur reform in another area in need of attention: Housing. A housing policy expert shares ideas Philly should steal from around the country
By Andrew Justus