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World Class Greater Philadelphia leadership at the Focus 2026 unveiling

WORLD CLASS 2026: Economy League Unleashes Partners on Priority Areas

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The next phase of the long-term initiative taps into its true power, with the Urban Land Institute, United Way and CEO Council for Growth tackling infrastructure, education and business.
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Flocking to Philly: International Visitors Up Nearly 50 Percent

Elise Vider Monday, December 12, 2011
Visitors from Western Europe, and increasingly India, China and elsewhere in Asia, are flocking here for history, conventions and shopping.
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DESIGN NOTEBOOK: Remaking South Camden's Neighborhood Center

Elise Vider Tuesday, December 06, 2011
A Community Design Collaborative charrette aimed to use smart design to fix an outmoded community campus and create a new destination for the city's undeserved.
Evan Malone at Next Fab

Group Think: Models of Collaborative Consumption Catch On in Philly

Lee Stabert Tuesday, November 15, 2011
In Philadelphia, we share rides and workspaces and 3D printers, to name a few. As the concept grows nationally, our region stands to gain.
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Phila2035: Barriers, Destinations Among the Southland Tales

Lee Stabert Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Accessibility and transportation at the Navy Yard are priorities for the perplexing, inspiring, and rapidly-changing Lower South District.
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Phila2035: West Park District Residents Take Lead in Planning

Paul Ellis Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Home to large cultural assets and smaller long-neglected neighborhoods, the West Park District is among the first to move forward with planning and development as part of the citywide Philadelphia 2035 initiative.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: ART / GAGE, Car Show, American Babies

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 25, 2011
Celebrate art at Philly's Magic Gardens. Get polished up for awesome rides on East Passyunk Ave. Soak in some rootsy sounds at The Blockley.
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Q&A: Jeffrey Lin, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Our city's low-cost amenities are among the traits making it desirable, but patterning Philly after Silicon Valley might not be wise, says this fast rising economist who also plays sax in a jam band.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PSL Summer BBQ, WebStart Women, Urban Farm Bike Tour

Flying Kite staff Monday, July 18, 2011
If you're into making things happen, start it up with Philly Startup leaders on Thursday. If you're in it for the ride, hit the urban farm tour on Saturday. If you're into the web, spin anew with WebStart Women on Sunday.
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MOVING PICTURE: Philadelphia2035 Master Plan Approved

Richard Trevisani Tuesday, June 14, 2011
For the first time since 1960, Philadelphia has a master plan, and it aims to thrive, connect and renew.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Schuylkill Tour and Movie, Black Music Fest, Beer Week Music Fest

Flying Kite staff Monday, June 06, 2011
Get outside and take in the Schuylkill on Thursday. Hit up some avant-garde jazz Saturday. Close Beer Week with a bang on Sunday.
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A Week for Technology, Philly's Future

Salas Saraiya Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Our writer ate, slept, and drank Philly Tech Week, which proved that the time is right for Philadelphia to become Open Data city and that arts and sustainability are finding the right connections in the tech community.
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PIFA PICK: Kate Watson-Wallace's AUTO, Your Ride Re-Imagined

Joe Petrucci Monday, April 18, 2011
The Philadelphia-based artist and choreographer Kate Watson-Wallace re-imagines everyday spaces. Lucky for us, because the results are typically extraordinary, as this Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts show hits full swing.
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Q&A: Josh Nims, Schuylkill River Development Corporation

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, April 05, 2011
The 30-something, skateboarding South Carolina native is hard at work on Paine's Park, a mixed-use project that will give skaters and pedestrians more reasons to come to Philly and stay.
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Mapping Bike Culture: Philly Scores High, More Data on the Way

Joe Petrucci Thursday, March 31, 2011
Philly ranks high among the nation's largest cities in number of residents who ride their bicycle to work. More data is on the way, and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is among those who believe more details will lead to faster growth.
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