people
Aug. 17, 2016 11:21 am
David Gould wants to ‘level the playing field’ in Philadelphia before it’s too late
The William Penn program officer has a personal mission to create equity in communities. Oh, and he'll also to kick your butt on the basketball court.
method
Jul. 12, 2016 10:01 am
University City’s Victorian-era cemetery is actually doing some cool things
The Woodlands is absorbing the innovative spirit of the thousands of dead artists and entrepreneurs it houses.
method
Jul. 5, 2016 9:15 am
What Philadelphia can learn from its history of citizen-led park projects
SPOKE and PlanPhilly explore the past and present struggles of getting resident-driven developments like the Schuylkill River Trail off the ground in the face of bureaucracy.
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Jun. 10, 2016 11:15 am
Majora Carter came to town to lend some advice to Philly’s civic spaces
Community isn't just a place, Carter said at an Arts + Business Council and Chamber event. It's an activity, and people need a place to do it.
purpose
Apr. 20, 2016 10:33 am
This Knight Cities Challenge winner is bringing pick-up jam sessions outdoors
Little Music Studio is coming to a public space near you.
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Apr. 18, 2016 10:44 am
How City Hall’s new courtyard will reflect Philly’s neighborhoods
A $200,000 grant from Southwest Airlines will turn the courtyard into an "engaging civic commons" informed by the city's communities.
results
Apr. 5, 2016 10:31 am
This study says public spending in Philadelphia is super efficient
We were surprised, too.
method
Mar. 28, 2016 8:14 am
10 community land trusts from across Pa. have united
The Pennsylvania Community Land Trust Collaborative will work together on advocacy and fundraising initiatives to ensure affordable housing.
method
Mar. 7, 2016 10:38 am
How anchor institutions helped sprout a ‘second city’ in the sky
Brandywine Realty Trust and Roofmeadow are building sustainable green spaces atop the city.
results
Mar. 1, 2016 2:44 pm
How a 32-partner front is tackling citywide illiteracy
The Mayor's Commission on Literacy just opened its fifth adult learning center at the Center for Literacy. It's the newest leg of the city's cross-sector agency fight against illiteracy.