Development
How Does the Federal Government Address the Housing Crisis?
Covid, climate change and previous housing crises offer a blueprint to address the country’s housing shortage. Drexel’s Metro Finance head urges the next presidential administration to pay attention
By Bruce KatzCan Mayor Parker Answer these Arena Questions?
Tonight Parker holds her first public town hall about the proposed Center City Sixers arena — 76 Place. Here’s what Philadelphians should ask her
By Malcolm Burnley and Lauren McCutcheonA Thriving Kensington is Possible
The CEO of Kensington’s B Corp developer Shift Capital lays out strategies to simultaneously support business growth and strengthen the neighborhood’s existing assets.
By Brian MurrayThe Hottest New Real Estate?
Governments have started using the property they own to increase affordable housing. Canada is doing it nationally. Philly’s doing it … at 13th and Bainbridge
By Diana LindShould Philly Be More Like … Detroit?
The midwestern city has gone from bankrupt to transformational growth by embracing innovation and bling. Here, some ideas Philly might steal from Motor City
By Diana LindSafer, Cleaner, Greener Public Spaces
New York City and Paris both have leaders who care about making shared urban spaces for every resident. Philadelphians deserve the same
By Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman“Diverse Thought Yields Better Results”
AR Spruce, led by Maleda Berhane, demonstrates how real estate development can — and should — incorporate more people from more backgrounds to remake our city
By Katie GilbertPhilly, The First Startup, Makes a Comeback
Yes, we're still a city of cheesesteaks and Iggles. But we're also curing cancer and rebuilding a stagnant economy through the life sciences. How'd this happen?
By Charles F. McElweeReports of the Death of American Downtowns are Greatly Exaggerated
Call it the new economic geography. Drexel’s Metro Finance head on how some U.S. cities are moving toward healing through economic diversity, cultural growth, and physical rebuild
By Bruce KatzHow Philadelphia’s Housing Market has Changed Since 2000
Newly released research from Pew reveals trends in Philly home prices, homeownership rates, and mortgage originations
By Octavia Howell