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A growing urban-farming movement has transformed dozens of vacant lots in Philadelphia. Now with city backing, some crucial green spaces can flourish without the threat of development.

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 17:13

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Sustainability, advancing-cities, Philadelphia, garden, community, community-service, food-deserts

Restorative justice can be cheaper and more effective than jail time at preventing reoffences. An innovative Philadelphia program for youth has a 100% success rate.

Fri, 08/18/2023 - 12:58

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Innovation, advancing-cities, Philadelphia, restorative-justice, ac-innovation, edit-series, ac-philadelphia

Black homeowners' properties are chronically undervalued by appraisers. A new immersive technology promises to change that.

Thu, 07/27/2023 - 16:29

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Real Estate, Edit Series, Philadelphia, Home Appraisal, Equity, racial wealth gap, ac-infrastructure

The collapse of the I-95 bridge in Philadelphia should've taken months to repair. Here's how the city fixed it in 12 days.

Mon, 07/24/2023 - 15:04

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Emergency crew stand in the debris of the collapsed I-95 bridge in Philadelphia. — Workers inspect and clear debris from a section of the bridge that collapsed on Interstate 95 after an oil tanker explosion on June 12, 2023 in Philadelphia. Traffic was severely affected due to the closure of this primary north-to-south highway for East Coast travel.
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A growing urban-farming movement has transformed dozens of vacant lots in Philadelphia. Now with city backing, some crucial green spaces can flourish without the threat of development.

Sustainability, advancing-cities, Philadelphia, garden, community, community-service, food-deserts

Restorative justice can be cheaper and more effective than jail time at preventing reoffences. An innovative Philadelphia program for youth has a 100% success rate.

Innovation, advancing-cities, Philadelphia, restorative-justice, ac-innovation, edit-series, ac-philadelphia

Black homeowners' properties are chronically undervalued by appraisers. A new immersive technology promises to change that.

Real Estate, Edit Series, Philadelphia, Home Appraisal, Equity, racial wealth gap, ac-infrastructure

The collapse of the I-95 bridge in Philadelphia should've taken months to repair. Here's how the city fixed it in 12 days.

Transportation, I-95, Bridge Collapse, Philadelphia, Advancing Cities, Emergency response, PennDoT