Dec. 10, 2024 7:58 am
Local economy and the power of investing in our own communities
By now, people in Philadelphia know that Chinatown is opposed to this arena. It is increasingly evident that there is widespread popular opposition to the arena. Arena proponents sometimes ask “Well, if you don’t want an arena, what else can you put there?” or sometimes declare “Chinatown shouldn’t be able to block the development of […]
Nov. 26, 2024 10:00 am
An Open Letter from 200 Black Philadelphians
The Sixers Arena Deal is a Scam An Open Letter from 200 Black Philadelphians We, Black Philly for Chinatown, are a coalition of Black organizations, communities, and constituents from across Philadelphia, who are united in our opposition to the proposed 76ers arena in Chinatown. We are outraged by the City’s blatant disregard for the […]
Nov. 20, 2024 8:00 am
Part 2: The Arena Effect: Stadiums and Communities
As Philadelphia deliberates over the proposed 76ers arena in Center City, a familiar story unfolds across the country: the contentious intersection of stadium developments and their lasting impact on communities. While several groups tout potential benefits such as crime reduction, job creation, and affordable housing, those communities and groups affected, voice a narrative of displacement, […]
Nov. 13, 2024 8:00 am
Part 1: A 100-Year Legacy of Disruption
Last year, Philadelphia elected its 100th Mayor, a politician who then and now asks citizens to put their ones up in the name of “One Philadelphia, a city United.” However, 316 days from her election and 260 days from her inauguration, and after much pushback from various residents and community groups, Mayor Parker gave her […]
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Feb. 4, 2021 1:21 pm
In Chinatown, a great need for more benefits — and better access to them
Misinformation and language barriers prevent many in Chinatown from applying for unemployment compensation or rental assistance.
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Oct. 8, 2019 8:00 am
Chinatown fosters an environment where small businesses can thrive
PCDC offers multilingual business workshops and other resources for the majority-immigrant community.
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Feb. 9, 2018 12:15 pm
How the Rail Park’s planners are building an inclusive community space
Phase 1 of the Callowhill project will be completed in the next month, and more public engagement is on the way: "Our interest is in creating a park for all Philadelphians."
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Jun. 21, 2016 12:27 pm
Why the Philadelphia Public History Truck’s latest exhibit examines displacement in Chinatown
The third iteration of artist Erin Bernard's hyperlocal archival project focuses not only on the Chinese American experience, but on that of the “displaced and unhoused” generally.
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Aug. 19, 2015 3:43 pm
The Viaduct RailPark is coming — artists will compete to make it beautiful
$33,000 will be going toward making the upcoming Viaduct RailPark inviting and beautiful. The City of Philadelphia’s Percent for Art Program, through the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE), in collaboration with the Center City District (CCD), Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR), and the Friends of the Rail Park announced a […]
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Feb. 19, 2015 2:09 pm
Equitable Development: Philly CDCs Call for Strong Commitments From the Next Mayor.
Sandy Salzman, executive director of NKCDC, speaking at announcement of PACDC policy platform With the mayoral race approaching, the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) announced the release of a policy platform Wednesday on how to make development more equitable in rapidly changing neighborhoods. The platform, “Beyond Gentrification, Toward Equitable Development,” contains 19 recommendations […]