community development

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This article highlights some of the suggestions made by community members in regards to the location and design of I-95, as PennDOT works to improve the Girard Avenue interchange.  Some of the...Read more

What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article or report?
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One of the ways that community risk is assessed is through monitoring air pollution throughout the city, as well as vacant property, and project cleanup sites.  For example, "...Read more

What information is available to assess cumulative community risk?
Cities
North District Plan-First Public Meeting

This artifact is a detailed summary of all the major happenings of the first public meeting for the North District area held by the Philadelphia Planning Commission. It highlights the community members that came out to discuss what they wanted to happen in terms of revitalizing the area....Read more

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While many individuals believe that a land bank is critical for Philadelphia, acting as a single entity in order to control blight and vacant land, I wonder how feasible such a plan actually is.  ...Read more

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This article talks about the plan to install 5,000 solar panels on the rooftops of 20 public schools, providing opportunities for solar energy education programs as well.  Implemented by...Read more

What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article or report?
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I particularly enjoyed reading about Philadelphia's Solar Schools Initiative (PSSI) project, attempting to expand one's knowledge with respect to solar energy and solar energy education.  With the...Read more

Some overall impressions
Overall impressions

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I found this article at "www.planphilly.com," searching for local initiatives and programs being implemented across North Philadelphia in particular.  ...Read more

Where has this article or report been referenced or discussed?
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The region of North Philadelphia contains some of the city’s poorest neighborhoods, as approximately 50% of the population currently lives...Read more

What planning district is your neighborhood part of? Has the neighborhood undergone a planning process in the last 3-5 years (by a civic association, community development corporation, or the city)?
Thinking With a Neighborhood

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Concerns raised by community members primarily address controversies caused by the existing Conrail Line, unintentionally encouraging drug...Read more

What initiative has been taken to address the health impacts of transportation?
Special Issue on Transport Policy

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This article focuses on two components in particular, renewable energy (solar panels) and education, providing educational outreach opportunities throughout the Philadelphia public school district...Read more

How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
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The partnership between The Franklin Institute and The Free Library of Philadelphia strives to engage children and families in science and literacy, creating opportunities for scientific...Read more

What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article or report?
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"Last month, it was announced that Tasty Baking Co., which is in the midst of transitioning to its new headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, had sold its manufacturing plant at 2801...Read more

What three (or more) quotes capture the message of the article or report?
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