purpose
Oct. 14, 2020 11:36 am
Tech repair pop-ups increase access for students, jobseekers and business owners in West Philly
They are part of West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative's effort to rebuild the commercial corridors impacted by the pandemic and damaged during this summer's protests.
purpose
May 22, 2015 1:30 pm
Neighborhood Bike Works Announces Move to Lancaster Avenue
The 20-year-old nonprofit will move to 3939 and 3943 Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia.
purpose
Dec. 29, 2014 12:30 pm
Best Stories of 2014: Revitalization
Revitalization is our term for place-based community development. This includes any work being done to improve commercial corridors, park space, affordable housing, small businesses, and neighborhood safety.
people
Nov. 20, 2014 11:50 am
People’s Emergency Center and Public Workshop Partner to Bring Message Board to Lancaster Avenue
The space will serve as a new hub for sharing information in West Philly.
people
Aug. 13, 2014 12:01 pm
How Night Market Came to Lancaster Avenue
[metaslider id=30430] The revitalization of Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, which cuts through distressed neighborhoods like Mantua, Saunders Park and Belmont, has taken place gradually. The growth of University City has brought student activity and new construction to the southern end of the avenue. Meanwhile, tireless community development corporations such as the People’s Emergency Center have […]
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