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Permitting for New Construction Strong in Kensington and Point Breeze During the Pandemic
For this month’s Philadelphia Housing Index (PHI) blog post, we took a look at new construction permit data from Philadelphia’s Department of…
Think Tanks in a Post-COVID Era
Think tanks, independent from government, provide expert advice on a diverse range of policy issues and products topics such as social policy,…
Cybersecurity: A Smart City Imperative
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted to cities around the world the importance of smart city programs—the use of technology, data, and innovative solutions…
Stumped? Understanding Lumber Prices.
Over the past year, the construction industry has been buffeted by many factors due to the fallout from the spread of the…
After US and China Alaska Meeting: A 2021 Outlook for US-China Relations
On March 18th and 19th 2021, the first high-level diplomatic meeting since Biden’s election took place in Anchorage, Alaska against the backdrop…
How will 2021 Stimulus Checks Impact Philadelphia’s Economy?
Millions of Americans across the country began to receive $1,400 stimulus payments included in the American Rescue Plan as early as March…
A Preview to our Study: Smart City Solutions for a Riskier World
COVID-19 has served as a stress test for cities as businesses and services were shut down and medical facilities stretched to their…
Our Contribution to the Contemporary Equity and Inclusion Conversation
When we talk about wanting to make a difference through our Equity & Inclusion practice, it is simultaneously a bland statement and…
State and Local Governments Get a Reprieve – But Must Seize the Opportunity
Last week saw the passages of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which is topped only by the $2.2 trillion CARES Act…
The Relationship Between Community and Economic Development
Whether one lives in a metropolitan, suburban, or rural area, they are aware of the current state of their community in a…
Incentives in a Post-Pandemic World: Planning for a “Better Normal”
As we look forward to a “better normal” in a post-pandemic world, how can cities and economic development professionals ensure that incentives…
The Shift to Wealth Management 4.0
The ongoing pandemic has been a watershed event for businesses and their customers around the world, particularly for the wealth and asset…
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