Topic: Ideas We Should Steal

New York City has divested three of its five municipal pensions from dirty energy — with stellar financial results. As Philadelphia works to fund our pensions, should we do the same?

Atlanta turned 40 giant steel boxes into temporary affordable housing. Could this be one way to get closer to Mayor Parker’s goal of creating 30,000 more homes?

A no-nonsense website lets Istanbul residents aid their neighbors with life essentials in times of crisis, no questions asked. What could this simple solution do for Philadelphians?

Should PA become the tenth state to opt into the Restaurant Meals Program, offering SNAP beneficiaries access to pre-cooked food?

“Health hubs” in Washington state are dramatically reducing opioid addiction among patients. Could a similar model work in Philly and around the country?

A 32-hour workweek could become a calling card for Philly, boost the economy, and improve mental health, says the founder of 4 Day Philly

Problem solvers from around the country shared ideas for (re)building a more perfect union at The Citizen’s 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival

How about a workplace where you share the wealth with your co-workers — including your boss? Pittsburgh, Boston and other cities are helping local businesses become employee-owned, with benefits for all

Vialytics is user-friendly software that quickly identifies and maps potholes, sinkholes and other roadway problems. Could the app fix Philly streets — or would our City simply run a pilot and then throw it away?

Devin Cotten, the innovator behind a Cleveland jobs guarantee pilot that will pay $50,000 per year, will talk about how it works at our annual event on November 15