method
Jan. 31, 2019 12:36 pm
PIDC is hoping to spur inclusive growth in Philly with those new Opportunity Zones
"With a strategic approach at the local level, Opportunity Zones can attract private investment to support and benefit — not displace — existing businesses, residents and neighborhoods."
purpose
Oct. 31, 2018 8:45 am
‘A Dream Deferred’ exhibit wants to inspire visitors to ‘engage the systems that are doing you wrong’
Little Giant Creative's multimedia exhibit, on display through Nov. 17, uses multimedia to explain redlining's legacy in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
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.
purpose
Mar. 6, 2018 7:00 am
On gentrification, education and teamwork: Neighbors Investing in Childs Elementary
Columnist Akeem Dixon interviews NICE President Jennifer Devor on how the volunteer org connects parents to resources while tackling the challenges that arise when we talk about race, change, outdated policies and class.
purpose
Nov. 22, 2017 11:02 am
POPPYN’s latest episode takes on gentrification in North, South and West Philly
The youth media program's high school producers interviewed folks from the Bok building, La Finquita and Juntos, plus residents of each profiled neighborhood.
method
Aug. 11, 2017 12:57 pm
How Juntos was able to raise $10K in four days for its move to a new space
The immigrants rights organization is still in South Philly. The quick move was all thanks to financial support that made it clear "Juntos needs to stay around," said ED Erika Almiron.
results
Jun. 5, 2017 12:49 pm
Philadelphia Assembled asks: What does a ‘just neighborhood’ look like?
The "Blueprint for a Just Neighborhood" project tackles gentrification and community engagement in South Kensington.
purpose
May 16, 2017 10:03 am
Commonspace LIVE is tackling gentrification, masculinity and ‘battle scars’
The first event series from the collaborative project by First Person Arts and WHYY will take place May 22 to 26.