Development
The Housing Opportunity Hidden in Plain Sight
When it comes to finding more affordable homes for their residents, Drexel’s Metro Finance Head says, cities should look at current housing stock, offer incentives — and move fast.
By Bruce Katz and Andrew GibbsInvestment? What Investment?
Philly is blowing its chance to use its federal rescue funds to directly address intractable problems. Will Mayor Parker’s new budget follow Governor Shapiro’s blueprint and propose an “invest and grow” plan?
By Larry PlattDo We Really Need More Moveable Chairs?
The design for the Municipal Services Building plaza is like too many of our public spaces: bland and uncomfortable. Here, some ways we could do better
By Diana LindWhat Should We Do with Welcome Park?
A government strategist has a radical idea for the historic park at the heart of a recent controversy over its William Penn statue
By Mark NicastreWhat if Parenting in Philly Were Easier?
Forget kid-friendly cities. A city that answers to the needs of parents helps all residents, young and old
By Diana LindThe Best Way To Build Affordable Housing …
… is to buy it. Here’s how Philadelphia could do that
By Diana LindWill 2024 Be a Year of Financial Innovation?
Drexel’s Metro Finance head on how to move from a complex and confusing “capital moment” to collaborative, community-minded and long-lasting change
By Bruce Katz and Bryan FikePaul Levy
For his decades-long commitment to making Center City safe, clean and welcoming to all of us, the outgoing Center City District president is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award
By Christine Speer LejeuneThe Downtown Downturn Everyone Expected …
… and few planned for. Drexel’s Metro Finance Chief on what Philly should learn from other U.S. cities to keep Center City thriving
By Bruce KatzBuilt to Heal with Michael Murphy
The renowned architect spoke for a large Citizen crowd about why all people deserve good design — and how he intends to bring it to them
By Lauren McCutcheon