Topic: Cherelle Parker
What Does Great City Planning Look Like?
It’s a process that puts the city and citizens first — unlike, according to urban planner Harris Steinberg of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, what happened with 76 Place, the proposed Sixers arena.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyHas Our Corruption Gotten Worse?
Mayor Parker’s Clean and Green initiative is a great slogan and even a potential game changer. But what about cleaning up local government?
By Larry PlattNo One Really Knows What’s Going On
How can voters and politicians better communicate with each other?
By Diana LindClean and Green Philly Where It’s Most Needed
The leaders of a new tech nonprofit on how Mayor Parker can use data to achieve her safer, cleaner, greener and more equitable Philadelphia
By Nissim Lebovits and Amanda SoskinHow’s Cherelle Parker Doing?
Nine months in, and with the Sixers arena behind her, the new mayor has shown stellar public-facing skills. But how is she on implementation and transparency?
By Larry PlattCan 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 Guide to Co-Creating Kensington’s Future
The executive director of the New Kensington Community Development Corporation has spent years working to fix what ails his struggling yet resilient neighborhood. Here’s what his community needs
By Bill McKinneyWhat’s the Plan, Cherelle?
Bringing city workers back sends an important "open for business" message. But a new report shows Philly lagging behind in adjusting to work from home. Is now the time for a broad economic revival plan?
By Larry PlattShould City Workers Work in the Office?
Mayor Parker is mandating all city employees work in person starting next month. City Council is pushing back. Is government ever going to be ready to return to office?
By Diana LindCan These Leaders Get Philly Clean?
The City’s former Litter Czar breaks down what we know about Mayor Parker’s new Clean and Green Cabinet — and what they need to succeed
By Nicolas Esposito