Topic: Development For Good

Development … for Good — Built to Heal
In the next in our “Development … for Good” event series, the internationally-renowned architect will explore how buildings can be vessels for reconciliation and change
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Crowdfunding Community Development
A new program from Shift Capital allows average citizens to invest as little as $100 in their own communities — and double their money in nine years
By Courtney DuChene
Philly Workforce Homes
Two Center City brothers expand their luxury real estate portfolio with low-profit, high-satisfaction housing for Philadelphia’s working class
By Courtney DuChene
Placemaking and Economic Growth
During our latest Development … for Good event, Connor Barwin, Jerry Sweeney and other civic trailblazers shared the secrets to growing stronger communities through smart design
By Jessica Blatt Press
Placemaking and Economic Growth
The next in our Development … for Good series in partnership with Fitler Club and Drexel’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation features Connor Barwin, Jerry Sweeney and other investors in our city’s public realm
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Black Squirrel Collective
Founded by three Black entrepreneurs, the Philly company empowers underserved real estate developers and small businesses with capital, coaching, land and mentorship
By Courtney DuChene
Citizen Events Year In Review
We painted a mural and threw a party to celebrate. We invited a spectrum of American leaders who are working to fix our democracy, our media, our city government, and our city.
By Lauren McCutcheon
Omar Blaik and U3 Advisors
The West Philadelphia guy who tackled Penntrification now works to preserve and enhance neighborhoods around college and corporate campuses nationwide
By Natalie Pompilio
The Equity Test
The Enterprise Center, Equity Alliance and Drexel’s Nowak Metro Finance Lab have co-created a plan to revive small, minority-owned businesses on Philly’s 52nd Street Corridor. Here’s why it matters
By Bruce Katz
Girlbuild
Serial entrepreneur Monica Miraglilo brings women into what was once a man’s world: demolition, residential rehab, and serious construction. (And helps them look good, too.)
By Courtney DuChene