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Black Designers Demand Equity and Justice in the Built Environment
Architecture

Black Designers Demand Equity and Justice in the Built Environment

African American architects and activists call for equitable design in historically redlined neighborhoods

Residents Sound Off To Land Bank Following Release Of New Report
Development

Residents Sound Off To Land Bank Following Release Of New Report

The Philadelphia Land Bank draws anger and frustration with the release of its new strategic plan and performance report. Kimberly Haas has the details

Neighbors In Spruce Hill Mobilize As Arvilla Eviction Nears
Development

Neighbors In Spruce Hill Mobilize As Arvilla Eviction Nears

Affordable housing nonprofit Mission First evicts residents of The Arvilla in West Philadelphia, displacing a community of low-income families. Ali Roseberry-Polier has the details

A Brief History Of Race & Contested Space In West Philly
History

A Brief History Of Race & Contested Space In West Philly

Mariam Williams dives deep into the social evolution of Malcolm X Park to unearth the history of race and economics within a neighborhood space

The Philadelphia Rowhouse: Its Past And Its Future
Architecture

The Philadelphia Rowhouse: Its Past And Its Future

Contributor Hilary Jay dives deep into the evolution and politics of contemporary row house design with Interface Studio Architects

The Making (And Marketing) Of The Modern Gayborhood
History

The Making (And Marketing) Of The Modern Gayborhood

Contributor Kelson Northeimer takes a look at the history of the Gayborhood and its cultural transformation through lifestyle marketing and gentrification

Queen Villagers Work Toward Neighborhood Integration By Organizing Around Kids
Development

Queen Villagers Work Toward Neighborhood Integration By Organizing Around Kids

In Queen Village there’s a rare attempt to bridge community divides between affluent residents and tenants of an affordable housing complex through summer programs for neighborhood kids, support for public schools, and representation on the civic association. Is it working? Jake Blumgart checks in on the process of building a more inclusive Queen Village

Testing The Gentrification Narrative At Temple University
Development

Testing The Gentrification Narrative At Temple University

Development and displacement go hand-in-hand, but every situation is unique and gentrification isn’t always an entirely accurate assessment. Contributor David Hilbert takes a look at the North Philadelphia neighborhood surrounding Temple University where new construction for student housing is putting pressure on long time residents


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