purpose
Nov. 28, 2018 2:41 pm
Why this Temple journalism class is launching a newsroom in Kensington
"Journalism has the ability to divide and dehumanize or to uplift and empower": Kensington Voice will launch in January with stories by both student and community media makers.
funding
Oct. 23, 2018 6:30 pm
5 smart lessons about investing to end poverty in Philadelphia
ImpactPHL's recent panel asked experts to share tips for managing cross-sector partnerships, building ethical development projects in low-income areas and more.
funding
Oct. 22, 2018 3:07 pm
Shift Capital founder Brian Murray: ‘Kensington’s opportunity is Philadelphia’s opportunity’
The social impact real estate developer on building equitable communities with patient capital.
results
Oct. 15, 2018 7:21 am
5 community engagement lessons from the completed Philadelphia2035 plan
Philadelphia City Planning Commission's director of community planning, Laura Spina, on how the comprehensive plan for the city’s development was formed over eight years and more than 100 public meetings.
method
Oct. 12, 2018 1:35 pm
In North Philadelphia, equitable community development requires community engagement
Esperanza's Gabriella Gabriel Paez and Firm Hope Baptist Church's Rev. Richard Harris discuss revitalization projects they've piloted in Hunting Park and Kensington and how they keep local residents top of mind.
purpose
Oct. 10, 2018 11:55 am
Free Library of Philadelphia wants to make this clear: ‘We’re here to serve you’
A three-year community engagement grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services will train staffers of all levels to better serve the neighborhoods where its 54 branches are based.
results
Oct. 9, 2018 12:45 pm
A year later, Kensington Avenue Storefront Challenge winners are slowly moving in
Just one business, a boutique audio design and production studio, has opened, but Shift Capital has pledged to continue to support the other eight.
method
Sep. 24, 2018 12:52 pm
What does a scalable roadmap for revitalization look like for Philly’s commercial corridors?
At a recent Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia panel, local civic and business leaders shared best practices for creating public retail spaces that support equitable prosperity and growth.
method
Sep. 19, 2018 12:45 pm
Al-Bustan is growing a pocket park on 40th Street with the help of a diverse community
The Arab arts and culture nonprofit is leading the development of a lot between Ludlow and Chestnut streets to create an inviting space for anyone and everyone via public events, cultural programming and art making.
method
Sep. 17, 2018 11:39 am
What if the ‘unusual suspects’ suddenly became leaders in the community development field?
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations' Pamela Bridgeforth on advancing racial equity and leadership development in local economic work.
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