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The Takeaways from BIO Convention 2016
The best of the life science and biotechnology industries can be seen at the annual Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Convention. This massive…
Do Neighborhoods Spread?
Growing up White in West Philly, I thought a lot about neighborhood boundaries. Somehow, despite “West Philadelphia” being predominantly Black, my block…
Moving Cities: Copenhagen
Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen, is often touted as the poster child for the movement towards sustainable urbanism. It earned this superlative through…
A New Technique for More Accurate Impact Assessment
States, municipalities, and school districts make land use decisions that influence their fiscal and economic conditions. Understanding the effects of those decisions…
Old City, New Look
Old City District in Philadelphia has long been a tourist destination for American history lovers. With 4.3 million annual visitors to the…
Running the Numbers, Tracking the Impact
As I sat down to lunch on April 17th at Joe’s American Bar and Grille, I stared around the crowded restaurant. The…
Breaking Down the Criticisms of the EB-5 Program
As with all topics surrounding immigration, there is controversy. The EB-5 visa investor program, whose aim is to bring foreign money and…
Decoding Tax Policy and Administration
Decoding Tax Policy Issues of tax policy and administration can often be clouded. They can be overly complicated and overtly politicized, making…
Moving Cities: Berlin
Since the fall of the Wall in 1989, Berlin has emerged as one of Europe’s cutting edge intellectual, cultural, and economic centers.…
The View From Ridge: Neighborhood Change Along Philadelphia’s Ridge Avenue
Once a vibrant commercial corridor, the built environment of Ridge Avenue in North Philadelphia has suffered from decades of economic decline and…
APA Conference 2016 Highlights
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Open Access PHL Meetup: Stronger Neighborhoods
On April 1, Philadelphian thinkers, planners, data enthusiasts, and civic leaders met for the monthly Open Access PHL meeting. The convening's focus…
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