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September 28, 2018
Growing Our Communities Now and In the Future Together: The Role of Think Tanks in the 21st Century
This week 150 leaders from Philadelphia are visiting Seattle, and a think tank, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, is leading the way. In the...
September 28, 2018
Billy Penn: Why 150 Philly leaders are spending the weekend in Seattle
This weekend, several dozen leaders from various Philadelphia companies, nonprofits, agencies and institutions will come together to discuss ways to...
August 15, 2018
August Reads
ON JEFF'S DESK Equity, Growth, and Community: What the Nation Can Learn from America's Metro Areas by Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor. It's about the...
August 15, 2018
August 15 Roundup
Economy League staff shares compelling reads on compelling subjects. Mustafa Rashed, Advocacy is essential for black-owned businesses , Philadelphia...
August 13, 2018
Seeing Philadelphia Through the Lens of Detroit
A recent trip to Detroit has me reflecting on my hometown, how far it’s come and by what pathways, and where we are heading. Over the three days I...
August 10, 2018
The Promise and Peril of Vertical Farming
As part of the Anchor Procurement Initiative, Economy League staff investigate new and emerging industries that could yield opportunities to localize...
June 21, 2018
Overhauling its bus network may be on SEPTA’s schedule soon
June 21, 2018 Jim Saksa, Reporter, PlanPhilly Buses are the sick man of SEPTA’s transit options. Though overall ridership has remained relatively flat...
May 29, 2018
Are We Committed to Inclusive Growth?
The Metropolitan Planning Council of Chicago recently released a report entitled Our Equitable Future: A Roadmap for the Chicago Region, laying out a...
May 21, 2018
Prioritizing Transparency, Predictability, Fairness, and Market Awareness in Raising Funds for Affordable Housing in Philadelphia
In the face of rising rents and home prices, Philadelphia has the opportunity to implement a mechanism that generates stable and adequate revenues for...
April 24, 2018
Anchor Procurement Initiative: A Cross-Sector Approach to Business Growth and Job Creation
The Anchor Procurement Initiative (API) is a partnership between the Economy League, the City of Philadelphia, and leading “Eds and Meds” anchor...