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
The New Urban Order

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
Ideas We Should Steal

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
The New Urban Order

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
The New Urban Order

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
Guest Commentary

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